Along with providing reference services to Vermont researchers, educators, and the public, the Center constantly seeks new ways to promote and facilitate Vermont research. One such innovation, begun in 1982, is the Nuquist Award, a statewide competition to encourage excellence in undergraduate research on Vermont topics. Named in memory of UVM Political Science Professor Andrew E. Nuquist and cosponsored byVermont Life Magazine, this award is offered annually for a project exemplifying outstanding undergraduate treatment of a Vermont theme. In 1997 the Center inaugurated an award in memory of George B. Bryan (1939–1996), Professor of Theatre and former Director of the Center for Research on Vermont, for excellence in student research on Vermont as exemplified in a one-semester course project.

Note:  Students who are entering the competitions are required to download, sign, and submit a Submission Permission Form. The form is published in Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) which requires Adobe Acrobat Reader. The image below links to Adobe.com where this can be downloaded for free. Otherwise, click the "Submission Permission Form" link to launch Adobe Acrobat Reader.