This Award...

annually recognizes one staff member and one faculty member who have gone above and beyond in encouraging the career exploration, readiness, and success of UVM students. Career Champions receive a cash prize of $500.

These individuals are not Career Coaches, but dedicate a portion of their time to supporting the career development of students (graduate or undergraduate) by consistently empowering them to seek meaningful opportunities for work, service, and/or advanced studies with confidence, courage, and curiosity.

Career Champions…

• help students plan for their future by encouraging self-discovery, clarifying values and/or gaining meaningful experience.
• help students articulate their skills, transferable skills, and professional identity.
• connect students with people, opportunities, and/or resources within their field/industry.
• compassionately provide support for students’ needs using a diversity, equity, and social justice lens.

See what students are said about this year's nominees:

Deadline to Nominate: April 7, 2023

Nominations closed for 2023. Thank you to all the nominators!