Established in 1974, the George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty Award honors a full-time faculty member with at least five years of service at the University of Vermont who exemplifies excellence in teaching. The award recognizes those who inspire lasting impact through their ability to motivate students, foster enthusiasm and engagement, provide dedicated advising, and positively shape campus life beyond the classroom.

Nominees should demonstrate:

• Excellence in Teaching: Demonstrated effectiveness in engaging, motivating, and inspiring students across a range of learning styles and academic backgrounds.

• Impact on Student Learning: The ability to provoke intellectual curiosity, encourage critical thinking, and foster a lifelong passion for learning.

• Influence Beyond the Classroom: A meaningful and lasting contribution to the UVM campus community through mentorship, advising, leadership, and other forms of engagement that enhance student life.

• Enduring Educational Legacy: A lasting influence on students that extends well beyond graduation—shaping their personal, academic, or professional growth.

The recipient of this award is a faculty member whose teaching and presence leave a deep and lasting imprint on the lives of their students and the broader UVM community.