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Alumni and Donor Awards

Celebrating the achievements, service, leadership, and philanthropy of exceptional members of the UVM community.

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Nominations are Open

Each year, we recognize outstanding members of our community whose accomplishments, service, and generosity reflect the university's values and enduring spirit. Presented at Celebrating Excellence during UVM Weekend, these awards honor individuals whose leadership and impact have strengthened UVM and communities around the world, inspiring future generations of Catamounts.

Alumni Association Awards

Join us in celebrating these exceptional members of the UVM community whose accomplishments and service exemplify the university’s values and spirit.

Chris Petrillo
Outstanding Young Alumni Award

2025

Christopher Petrillo '18

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Megan Camp
Alumni Achievement Award

2025

Megan Camp '84

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Karl Fessenden '85
Distinguished Service Award

2025

Karl Fessenden '85

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Lizzy Pope
George V. Kidder Outstanding Faculty

2026

Lizzy Pope G'13

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2025

Megan Camp `84
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2024

Cheryl B. Flood '68, G'71
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2023

Shannon Burgess Blake '90
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2022

Brenda Goodsell Roy '68 and Lee Roy '68
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Larner College of Medicine Awards

We are proud to honor medical and Ph.D./master's alumni for their outstanding service and commitment to the Larner College of Medicine, their communities, and the medical profession.

William W. Pendlebury, MD'76

2026

A. Bradley Soule Award

William W. Pendlebury, MD'76

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David R. Hootnick, MD'71

2026

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award

David R. Hootnick, MD'71

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Steven Paul Meyers, MD'86, PhD, FACR

2026

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award

Steven Paul Meyers, MD'86, PhD, FACR

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Bobbi S. Pritt, MD'01, MSc

2026

Distinguished Academic Achievement Award

Bobbi S. Pritt, MD'01, MSc

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Lawrence C. Kaplan, MD’81, ScM, FAAP, FRCPCH

2026

Service to Medicine and Community Award

Lawrence C. Kaplan, MD’81, ScM, FAAP, FRCPCH

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Richard A. Marfuggi, MD'76, DMH

2026

Service to Medicine and Community Award

Richard A. Marfuggi, MD'76, DMH

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Bonita Ann Palmer, MD'76, MFT, MDiv

2026

Service to Medicine and Community Award

Bonita Ann Palmer, MD'76, MFT, MDiv

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Mutlay Sayan, '11, MD'16

2026

Early Achievement Award

Mutlay Sayan, '11, MD'16

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Harsimran Multani, Medical Class of 2027

2026

Robert Larner, M.D.'42 Student Award

Harsimran Multani, Medical Class of 2027

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Amir Zafaranian, Medical Class of 2027

2026

Robert Larner, M.D.'42 Student Award

Amir Zafaranian, Medical Class of 2027

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Joseph Brayden, PhD'82

2026

Distinguished Graduate Alumni Award

Joseph Brayden, PhD'82

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Philanthropy Awards

We are honored to recognize these exceptional individuals and organizations whose generosity is creating a lasting impact at UVM. Below are the most recent winners for these episodic awards. 

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Lifetime Achievement in Philanthropy

2023

Crea S. Lintilhac MST'78, HON'14 and Philip M. Lintilhac '63

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Transformative Partnership Award

2025

McKnight Foundation

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Eugene and Joan Kalkin Lifetime Distinguished Leadership Award

2022

Dan '55, HON'08 and Carole Burack HON'08

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Faculty Spotlight

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George V. Kidder Outstanding faculty award

Lizzy Pope, PhD, RDN, G'13

2026

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Lizzy Pope, PhD, RDN, G'13

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