University of North Carolina Athletics
Patterson Medal Winners

The Patterson Medal is currently given to at least one male and one female student-athlete at UNC following the conclusion of all sports competition each year. It honors career achievement, primarily for athletic accomplishments, although sportsmanship and leadership are also considered.
HISTORY OF THE MEDALS
Dr. Joseph Patterson presented the first medal in 1924 to three-sport star Monk McDonald to honor the memory of his brother, John Durand Patterson. His family has subsequently maintained a proud association with the award and the University for a century.
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