PAST AWARD WINNERS

2012 Student Life Award Winners

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Outstanding Achievement Award: These awards are presented to a student from each class year (first year, sophomore, and junior) that, through their achievements, have made a valuable contribution and lasting impact on the UVM campus and/or surrounding communities.
Melissa Amaya ('15), Eliza Novick ('14), Mike Eaton ('14), and Max Hollman ('13).

Patrick M. Brown Leadership Award: This award is presented to one student who has been involved in a variety of activities but has not necessarily held formal leadership positions.
Hai Chi Vu

Activism and Commitment to Justice: This award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to justice and/or has been an activist, trying to create positive change for the campus, the Burlington community, and/or the world. The individual should have strong leadership, passion, and dedication to a particular issue or collection of issues.
Eliza Kelsten

Outstanding Advisor Award: Nominees are advisors who have fulfilled a strong educational role and have helped students learn through their involvement. Nominees have demonstrated dedication, availability, and energy in their involvement with their students.
Devan Carrington

THINK.CARE.ACT Award: This award is presented to a student whose actions have helped prevent or end incidents of harm or injustice (including: bias incidents, gender-based violence, or community harm through alcohol and other drug use).
Ivy Buena

President's Award for Outstanding Organization:
Free2Be

Environmental Citizen Award: The Environmental Citizen Award recognizes a UVM student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the environment.
Caylin McKee

Sprit of Service Award: Honors a student who maintained a positive attitude while pursuing service with vigor and devotion.
Shiren Chan

Sustained Commitment Award: Recognizes a student who contributed with enduring dedication and devotion throughout his or her tenure at UVM.
Caitlin Shelburne

Unsung Champion Award: Honors a student whose dedication and efforts, although behind the scenes, have been invaluable in contributing to the success of a service project.
Lam Phan & Phil Morin, Jr.

*Additional awards were given and/or recognized from the ALANA Student Center, LGBTQA Services, the Women's Center, ACCESS, Outdoor Programs, UPB, Greek Life, UVM Hillel and the UVM Senior Awards (given at Commencement). For a listing of these award winners, please contact the individual offices. Thanks to our 2012 Student Life Leadership Awards Selection Committee: Laura Megivern • Mae Stephenson • Cornell Woodson • LuAnn Rolley • Julian Golfarini • Mache Chase • Connor Daley • Devan Carrington • Kim Monteaux • Miracle Husband