I am delighted to announce the recipients of the 2024 President’s Our Common Ground Staff Award. This award recognizes staff members who exemplify the qualities of the University of Vermont’s Our Common Ground, the statement of aspirations and shared values of our community: Respect, Integrity, Innovation, Openness, Justice, and Responsibility. This year’s recipients are:

• David Blatchly, Associate Director for Design & Construction, Planning, Design & Construction
• Caylin McCamp, Sustainable Projects Manager, Office of Sustainability
• Lisa McCrae, CALS & Extension Business Manager, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean’s Office/UVM Extension
• Justin Sell, Event Production & Technical Manager, University Event Services
• Cody Silfies, Creative Director, University Marketing
• Corinne Thompson, Trustee Coordinator, Office of the President

The recipients will be formally recognized at a breakfast during Staff Appreciation Week.

Please join me in extending our best wishes to these members of the university community for their outstanding contributions.

Suresh Garimella
President