MARCH! A Celebration of Leaders in Gender Equity

Every March, the Women and Gender Equity Center and Student Government Association join forces to celebrate and honor the invaluable contributions of individuals on our campus dedicated to promoting gender equity and intersectional belonging.

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MARCH! A Celebration of Leaders in Gender Equity Banquet brings the UVM community together each spring to honor trailblazers advancing gender equity. The evening highlights inspiring stories, celebrates leadership and achievement, and creates space for reflection and connection. Everyone is welcome to join in this celebration and support the ongoing work toward equity.

Event Date: Monday, March 31, 2026
Time: 5:00–7:30 PM (doors open at 4:30 PM)
Location: Dudley H. Davis Center, UVM

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If you have any questions, please email the WAGE Center at wage@uvm.edu.

Award Categories:

Edith Hendley Award

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Recipients will have demonstrated excellence in research, scholarship, teaching, and for their dedicated service to women.

This award includes a $250 cash prize.

Lydia Dodge Award

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Recipients of this award are recognized for their exceptional contributions to the WAGE Center. They embody dedication, leadership, and community engagement—values that enrich our mission and inspire transformative dialogue.

Mariafranca Morselli Leadership Award

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Recipients will have demonstrated outstanding leadership qualities, academic excellence in the sciences, and significant contributions to the awareness on campus of the rights of women.

This award includes a $250 cash prize.

Outstanding Athlete Award

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Recipients will have demonstrated significant achievements in their sport, academics, service to their community, and work towards gender equity.

Outstanding Faculty Award

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Recipients of the Faculty Outstanding Award are recognized for their exemplary leadership in advancing gender equity at UVM. These faculty members have consistently demonstrated a deep commitment to creating inclusive academic environments through innovative teaching practices, pioneering research, and active campus engagement.

Outstanding Staff Award

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Recipients will have demonstrated significant contributions to gender equity at UVM.

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Recipients will have demonstrated outstanding work in intersectional feminist activism.