Honors Day awards are presented annually by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The students recognized have been nominated for their leadership, scholarship, and service.

Dean's Honors

Dean's Outstanding Undergraduate Award

The Dean's Outstanding Undergraduate Award is presented to students who have demonstrated exemplary professional growth and contributions during their tenure at 日韩无码.

  • Dean's Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Winner: Kylie LaMora

Kylie Lamora
Kylie LaMora

Dean's Outstanding Graduate Student Award

Presented to the graduate student who has demonstrated exemplary professional growth and contributions during their tenure at 日韩无码.

  • Dean's Outstanding Graduate Student Award Winner: Myeongjin Bae
Myeongjin Bae
Myeongjin Bae

Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award

Presented to an alumnus who has demonstrated exemplary professional growth and contributions during their tenure at 日韩无码.

  • Dean's Distinguished Alumni Award Winner: Tanya Mo'e
Dean Noma Anderson, Mike Schwarz, Wendy Schwarz, Tanya Mo'e
Left to right: Dean Noma Anderson, Mike Schwarz, Wendy Schwarz, and alumni honoree Tanya Mo'e

Rebecca Ryan Spirit Award

Presented to a student who embodies the spirit of community service demonstrated by Rebecca Ryan, who inspired her fellow students to be their best, and valued community and the spirit of giving back to others.

  • Rebecca Ryan Spirit Award Winner: Grace Zeiter Gherst
Grace Zeiter Gherst, Rebecca Ryan Community Spirit Award
Grace Zeiter Gherst

Communication Sciences and Disorders Department Honors

Eleanor M. Luse Graduate Student Award

Presented to the graduate student demonstrating the most impressive combination of academic achievement, clinical service, and professionalism.

  • Eleanor M. Luse Graduate Student Award Winners: Michelle Bookless and Lily Loftus 
Michelle Bookless
Michelle Bookless
Lily Loftus
Lily Loftus

Margaret Kyte Memorial Award

Presented to a graduating senior for outstanding academic performance.

  • Margaret Kyte Memorial Award Winner: Hailey Cerniglia 
Hailey Cerniglia
Hailey Cerniglia

Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award

Presented to the senior who shows strong academic performance and outstanding promise for professional achievement.

  • Vermont Speech-Language Hearing Association Outstanding Undergraduate Student Award Winner: Sarah Pettineo
Sarah Pettineo
Sarah Pettineo

Communication Sciences and Disorders Award for Excellence

Presented to a graduating senior for demonstrated excellence in scholarship, leadership, and professional promise.

  • Communication Sciences and Disorders Award for Excellence Winner: Kat Subramanian 

Promise Award

Presented to the undergraduate student the faculty deem to have the most promise in communication sciences and disorders research or clinical work.

  • Promise Award Winner: Gavin Fowler
Gavin Fowler
Gavin Fowler

Biomedical and Health Sciences Department Honors

F.W. Van Buskirk Award

Presented in recognition of the senior student with the highest grade point average in the Radiation Therapy program.

  • F.W. Van Buskirk Award Winner: Anna Headwell

Clinical Achievement in Radiation Therapy Award

Presented in recognition of outstanding professional attitude and cooperation in the patient care setting.

  • Clinical Achievement in Radiation Therapy Award Winner: Megan Sylvester
Megan Sylvester
Megan Sylvester

Scholastic Achievement in Medical Laboratory Science Award

Presented by the 日韩无码 Medical Center Department of Pathology to the senior student with the highest grade point average in the Medical Laboratory Science program.

  • Scholastic Achievement in Medical Laboratory Science Award Winners: Cole Royer and Emily Runette
Cole Royer
Cole Royer

BHSC Impact Award

Presented to an actively enrolled BHSC student (in Public Health Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science, or Radiation Therapy) in good academic standing who has made significant contributions to the Department, College or University, served as a positive role model for their peers, and been actively engaged in extracurricular, employment, volunteer, and/or service activities within the community.

  • BHSC Impact Award Winners: Kendal Coldren and Gal Rocabado
Gal Rocabado
Gal Rocabado

Rene C. Lachapelle Award

Presented to an outstanding junior in Medical Laboratory Science for excellence in scholarship, involvement in extracurricular activities, and commitment to cultural diversity, in celebration of the legacy of the late Dr. Rene Lachapelle, a distinguished leader in the field of Medical Laboratory Science and a champion for diversity and social justice.

  • Rene C. Lachapelle Award Winners: Jake Smith and Lauren Bialek
Lauren Bialek
Lauren Bialek
Jake Smith
Jake Smith

Nursing Department Honors

ANA Vermont Chapter Undergraduate Excellence Award

Presented to a graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, best demonstrates outstanding clinical practice.

  • ANA Vermont Chapter Undergraduate Excellence Award Winner: Quinn O'Reilly

ANA Vermont Chapter Graduate Excellence Award

Presented to a graduating student who, in the opinion of the faculty, best demonstrates outstanding clinical practice.

  • ANA Vermont Chapter Graduate Excellence Award Winner: Lauren Haskins
Lauren Haskins
Lauren Haskins

Clarissa Peters Allen Award

Presented to an outstanding graduating undergraduate student who exemplifies the conscientious, motivated character of Clarissa Peters Allen.

  • Clarissa Peters Allen Award Winner: Jared Carr
Jared Carr
Jared Carr

Faye Crabbe Award

Established to honor the memory of the founder of the School of Nursing at 日韩无码, a leader who valued nursing scholarship and service, and presented to the senior majoring in Nursing who excels in scholarship, nursing ability, and service to the University.

  • Faye Crabbe Award Winner: Kacia Smith

日韩无码 Medical Center Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice

Presented to a master鈥檚-level student who demonstrates innovation in practice in any setting, breakthrough initiatives in patient care or patient education, or care coordination across the continuum.

  • 日韩无码 Medical Center Award for Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice Winner: Lauren Haskins

Visiting Nurse Association Ann K. Twitchell Community Health Services Award

Presented to a senior in the baccalaureate program who has shown scholarship and excellence in community health services.

  • Visiting Nurse Association Ann K. Twitchell Community Health Services Award Winner: Rachel Malpass

日韩无码 Medical Center Undergraduate Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice Award

Presented to a graduating student who demonstrates outstanding clinical practice.

  • 日韩无码 Medical Center Undergraduate Excellence in Clinical Nursing Practice Award Winner: Sydney Nossal
Sydney Nossal
Sydney Nossal

Department of Nursing Chair's Award

Presented to an outstanding undergraduate student.

  • Department of Nursing Chair's Award Winner: Madeline Buckley

Rehabilitation and Movement Science Department Honors

Outstanding Student Achievement in Exercise Science Award

Presented to the senior who exemplifies academic excellence, exceptional leadership, and a solid commitment to the profession of exercise science.

  • Outstanding Student Achievement in Exercise Science Award Winner: Natalie Lloyd
Natalie Lloyd
Natalie Lloyd

Outstanding Future Professional in Exercise Science Award

Presented to a graduating senior student who is viewed by the Exercise Science faculty as a positive role model and who has the leadership qualities and professional potential to impact the field of exercise science significantly.

  • Outstanding Student Achievement in Exercise Science Award Winner: Peri Brooks-Randall
Peri Randall-Brooks
Peri Brooks-Randall

Samuel B. Feitelberg Award

Presented to a first year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who has demonstrated outstanding personal leadership and has contributed to community-building within and outside the class.

  • Samuel B. Feitelberg Award Winner: Sara Scheibert

Sangwook Ahn Award

Awarded to a second year Doctor of Physical Therapy student who exemplifies social responsibility, professional leadership, and leadership within the University.

  • Sangwook Ahn Award Winner: Ray Raymer

Integrative Health Practitioner Champion Award

Presented to the junior or senior student who is most likely to make an impact on health care as an integrative health practitioner.

  • Integrative Health Practitioner Champion Award Winner: Marcus Aloisi
Marcus Aloisi
Marcus Aloisi

Integrative Health Promoter of Change Award

Presented to the junior or senior student most likely to generate change in healthcare through the promotion of integrative health practices. 

  • Integrative Health Promoter of Change Award Winner: Taylor Bean

Occupational Therapy Community Impact Award

Presented to an occupational therapy student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to community service. This award recognizes students who actively improve lives through volunteer work, outreach programs, and collaboration with diverse populations. This award highlights the profound impact of occupational therapy within or beyond traditional practice, fostering empathy, advocacy, and social responsibility within the profession.

  • Occupational Therapy Community Impact Award Winner: Allie Peterson
Allie Peterson
Allie Peterson

Occupational Therapy Student Leadership Award

Presented to a student who demonstrates exceptional leadership and initiative skills. The recipient stands out for their ability to inspire, organize events, and advocate for the program and the profession. Their visionary approach contributes to the growth and development of occupational therapy, setting a standard for passion, integrity, and innovation in leadership.

  • Occupational Therapy Student Leadership Award Winner: Gina Russin
Gina Russin
Gina Russin

Mosaic Center for Students of Color Awards

CNHS Dean's Award

Presented for academic achievement, service, and leadership.

CNHS Dean's Award Winner: Michelle Lee, Nursing

Michelle Lee
Michelle Lee

CNHS Award for Academic Achievement

Presented for academic excellence and engagement in the classroom.

CNHS Award for Academic Achievement Winner: Kacia Smith, Nursing

Kacia Smith
Kacia Smith

CNHS Award for Outstanding Community Service

Presented for involvement in service and volunteer work both at 日韩无码 and in the local community.

CNHS Award for Outstanding Community Service Winners: Jasmin Taylor, Public Health Sciences, and Christel Tonoki, Public Health Sciences

Jasmin Taylor, Kacie Smith, Christol Tonoki
Left to right: Jasmin Taylor, Kacia Smith, Christel Tonoki

Patrick Leahy Honors College Members

Elias Adler

Naomi  Helen Binger

Kendal N. Coldren

Alexa M. Dargie

Natalie Jill Lloyd

Sophie Rehr O'Neil

Kacia Jada Smith

Sophia Yude Stampalia

Katreena Subramanian