The College of Nursing and Health Sciences Honors Day celebration recognizes the outstanding achievements and contributions of our students, highlighting exemplary professional growth, academic excellence, and leadership.

Dean's Awards

DEAN'S OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE AWARD presented to the undergraduate student who has demonstrated exemplary professional growth and contributions during their tenure at UVM.

Abigail Elizabeth Costello

DEAN'S OUTSTANDING GRADUATE AWARD presented to the graduate student who has demonstrated exemplary professional growth and contributions during their tenure at UVM.

Sara Scheibert 

Leahy Honors College Scholars

Natalie Daniella Ambrose, Professional Nursing

Maeve Cronin Begin, Health Sciences

Ella Cichanowski, Professional Nursing

Anya Brook Dougherty, Professional Nursing

Camryn Laurel Fortunato, Communication Sciences and Disorders

Alexandra Rose Gresham, Health Sciences

Kara Meggers Hogan, Professional Nursing

Camille Megan Howard, Professional Nursing

Zachary Scott Sommer, Medical Laboratory Science

Mia Janae Sorongon, Health Sciences

Chloe Stitcher, Professional Nursing

Meghan Anne Tierney, Professional Nursing 

Department of Biomedical and Health Sciences

F.W. VAN BUSKIRK AWARD in recognition of the senior student with the highest grade point average in the Radiation Therapy program.

Josie P. Diego 

CLINICAL ACHIEVEMENT IN RADIATION THERAPY AWARD in recognition of outstanding qualities of professional attitude and cooperation in the patient care setting.

Taite T. Magoon 

SCHOLASTIC ACHIEVEMENT IN MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE AWARD given by the UVM Medical Center’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine to the senior student with the highest-grade point average in the Medical Laboratory Science program.

Lauren K. Bialek 

BHSC IMPACT AWARD is awarded to an actively enrolled BHSC student (Public Health, Medical Laboratory Science, or Radiation Therapy) in good academic standing who has made significant contributions to the Department, College, or University, served as a positive role model for their peers, and been actively engaged in extracurricular, employment, volunteer, and/or service activities within the community.

Tasneem Hussein 

Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders

ELEANOR M. LUSE GRADUATE STUDENT AWARD IN COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS to the graduate student who demonstrates the most impressive combination of academic achievement, clinical service, and professionalism.

Abbigayle Grace Adelsberger

Sarah James Kubinski 

MARGARET KYTE MEMORIAL AWARD to the graduating senior for outstanding academic performance.

Georgia Lamarre 

VERMONT SPEECH-LANGUAGE-HEARING ASSOCIATION OUTSTANDING UNDERGRADUATE STUDENT AWARD to the senior who shows strong academic performance and outstanding promise for professional achievement.

Ella Jade Dibbern 

COMMUNICATION SCIENCES AND DISORDERS AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE to the graduating senior for demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and professional promise.

Gavin Levi Fowler

Miranda Ann Schuman 

PROMISE AWARD is given to a junior undergraduate student who is deemed by the CSD faculty to have the most promise in Communication Sciences and Disorders in research and/or clinical work.

Megan L. Moriarty

Alyssa Kennedy 

Department of Nursing

ANA VERMONT CHAPTER AWARD FOR CLINICAL EXCELLENCE UNDERGRADUATE to a graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, best demonstrates outstanding clinical practice.

Olivia Ruby Mead Belrose

ANA VERMONT CLINICAL EXCELLENCE GRADUATE AWARD to a graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, best demonstrates outstanding clinical practice.

Anouk Lily Thomas 

CLARISSA PETERS ALLEN AWARD given to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student who exemplifies the conscientious, motivated character of Clarissa Peters Allen.

Julia Mia Otterbein 

FAYE CRABBE AWARD established to honor the memory of the founder of the School of Nursing at UVM, a leader who valued nursing scholarship and service. Awarded to the senior majoring in Nursing who excels in scholarship, nursing ability, and service to the University.

Grace Catherine DiStasio 

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE recognizes a graduate level student who demonstrates innovation in practice in any setting, breakthrough initiatives in patient care or patient education, or care coordination across the continuum.

Jillian Amie Leikauskas 

VISITING NURSE ASSOCIATION ANN K. TWITCHELL COMMUNITY HEALTH SERVICES AWARD presented to a senior in the baccalaureate program who has shown scholarship and excellence in community health services.

Kathryn Barnicle 

UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT MEDICAL CENTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN CLINICAL NURSING PRACTICE UNDERGRADUATE

Grace Mock 

DEPARTMENT OF NURSING CHAIR'S AWARD

Marican San Diego Caculba 

Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science

OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT IN EXERCISE SCIENCE AWARD to the outstanding senior who exemplifies academic excellence, exceptional leadership, and a strong commitment to the profession of exercise science.

Abigail Elizabeth Costello 

OUTSTANDING FUTURE PROFESSIONAL IN EXERCISE SCIENCE to a graduating senior student who is viewed by the Exercise Science faculty as a positive role model and who has the leadership qualities and professional potential to significantly impact the field of Exercise Science.

Kayla MaryAnne Myers 

INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PRACTITIONER CHAMPION AWARD is presented to the junior or senior student who is most likely to make an impact on health care as an integrative health practitioner.

Brody L. Brown 

THE HELENE M. LANGEVIN INTEGRATIVE HEALTH PROMOTER OF CHANGE AWARD is presented to the junior or senior student most likely to generate change in healthcare through the promotion of integrative health practices.

Grayson Conti 

SAMUEL B. FEITELBERG AWARD - awarded to a first year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who has demonstrated outstanding personal leadership and has contributed to community-building within and outside the class.

Ryan Grey 

SANGWOOK AHN AWARD - awarded to a second year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who exemplifies social responsibility, professional leadership, and leadership within the University.

Sara Scheibert 

ISOLA BRAUN AWARD to a third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who has demonstrated the greatest potential for development of professional competency and leadership.

Felicia Drummond 

MARGARET B. CORBIN AWARD awarded to the third year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who has demonstrated high quality academic and clinical performance throughout the professional curriculum.

Tia Stivala

Tori Nothnagel 

OTD COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARD - The OTD Community Impact Award honors an occupational therapy student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to community service. This award recognizes students who actively improve lives through volunteer work, outreach programs, and collaboration with diverse populations. This award highlights the profound impact of occupational therapy within or beyond traditional practice, fostering empathy, advocacy, and social responsibility within the profession.

Anna Biziukova 

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARD - The Occupational Therapy Student Leadership Award recognizes a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and initiative skills. The recipient stands out for their ability to inspire, organize events, and advocate for the program and the profession. Their visionary approach contributes to the growth and development of occupational therapy, setting a standard for passion, integrity, and innovation in leadership.

Lexi Keim