The Sinclair Cup Award honors distinguished alumnus and Dean Emeritus Robert O. Sinclair. Dr. Sinclair’s exemplary career spanned more than four decades of outstanding service to UVM Extension (1944-1953) and the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (1953-1987).
This award is presented at the discretion of the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) and the Director of UVM Extension as a means of recognizing individuals who, like Dr. Sinclair, served CALS and/or UVM Extension with distinction as a member of the faculty or staff for a major portion of their professional career.
Nominations are requested for those individuals who have:
- Retired from full-time employment having completed a long record of service to CALS and/or UVM Extension.
- Demonstrated professional advancement in their field/discipline of expertise.
- Achieved special recognition, awards and/or honors which reflect a noteworthy and exemplary career.
The winner(s) will be notified in advance of the award presentation. The Sinclair Cup Award will be presented, and the recipient will be formally recognized at the CALS Faculty and Staff Retreat.
Award Procedure
Nominations due Friday, April 14, 2023.
Using the above criteria, please submit a written statement describing how the nominee's career had a positive impact on the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences and/or UVM Extension and those they served by highlighting leadership responsibilities, accomplishments, and recognitions. In addition to the nomination statement, please include two to five letters from others in support of the nomination.
Each nomination received will be considered on an annual basis for a three-year period from the date of submission.
Email your nomination(s) to: calsdean@uvm.edu and please use the subject line: “Sinclair Cup Award Nomination”.