The Outstanding Student Leader Awards are among the most prestigious awards presented by the University of Vermont. The students recognized have been nominated by fellow members of the campus community—including students, faculty and staff—for their leadership, scholarship and service to the University.
The Keith M. Miser Leadership Award
Presented to the student who has been successful in campus leadership endeavors. This award honors Keith's idea of student involvement and recognizes a student who has contributed to UVM through their leadership on campus.
Keith M. Miser Leadership Award 2022 Winner:
- Micayla Nadeau-Williams (she/her pronouns)
The Class of ’67 Award
Presented to the senior student who has been active in student activities, has received university recognition in a varsity sport, and/or has been elected to an office in a recognized student activity.
Class of '67 Award 2022 Winner:
- Samantha Marcotte (she/her pronouns)
The Mary Jean Simpson Award
Presented to the senior female student who best exemplifies the qualities of character, leadership and scholarship.
Mary Jean Simpson Award 2022 Winner:
- Zyakkiriah Rhoden (she/her pronouns)
The F.T. Kidder Medal
Presented to the senior male student who best exemplifies the qualities of character, leadership and scholarship.
F.T. Kidder Medal 2022 Winner:
- Perin Patel (he/him pronouns)
The Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize
Recognizes a student for whom “emergence” is an overriding characteristic. The Nicholson Achievement Prize recognizes the greatness of the student’s total UVM experience and, based on that greatness, there is an expectation that the student will make a major contribution in their field of interest.
Elmer Nicholson Achievement Prize 2022 Winner:
- Areeb-Ud-Din Ahmad (he/his pronouns)
The Katherine Anne Kelly Award
Recognizes a graduating senior who best exemplifies Kate’s ability to bravely battle very serious medical challenges while still graduating and engaging in UVM student life with passion, energy, and a smile.
Katherine Anne Kelly Award 2022 Winner:
- Sage N'be Francis White Cloud (he/him pronouns)