The following students have been honored by the Department of Student Life in recognition of their achievements, accomplishments, and contributions as leaders and pioneers working towards the betterment of our community.

The University of Vermont College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences congratulates the following student on winning an award in their category for an outstanding project.

Patrick Gymnasium has hosted plenty of competition in the past 55 years - but nothing like the one staged April 27 to 29, 2018. This was the Steel Bridge Competition, sponsored by the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) and hosted by UVM for the first time in 15 years. A news story is available on UVM's College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences website.

This year, for the first time, UVM competed in the American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Human Powered Vehicle Challenge - and it won't be the last. A full news story is available on the UVM College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences website.

The Next Generation Scholar award is given biannually by Manomet, a non-profit working on science-based, cooperative solutions to environmental problems.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Unsung Champion Award honors a student for their substantive yet under-recognized contributions to the success of a community service project. This is a student whose dedication and behind-the-scenes support has proven invaluable for the betterment of the community.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Spirit of Service Award recognizes a UVM student who has participated in community service with vigor, devotion, and an unshakable positive attitude. This student serves with an inspirational and infectious optimism and leads the way for others through their actions and involvement.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Environmental Citizen Award recognizes a UVM student who demonstrates outstanding commitment to the environment and whose behavior sets an example, inspiring others to lead a more sustainable lifestyle. This honor is awarded to the student who shows the most commitment, creativity, and leadership in their efforts to conserve and protect our natural resources.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Think. Care. Act. Award is presented to a student whose actions have helped prevent or end incidents of harm or injustice (including: bias incidents, gender-based violence, or community harm through alcohol and other drug use) on the our campus. This student has demonstrated a clear understanding of the concepts of power, privilege and oppression and has been active on the UVM campus through their involvements.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Activism & Comittment to Justice Award is presented to a student who has demonstrated a commitment to justice and/or has been an activist, trying to create positive change for the campus, the Burlington community and/or the world through strong leadership skills, passion, and dedication to a particular issue or collection of issues.

Awarded at the annual UVM Student Life Award ceremony, the Patrick M. Brown Leadership Award is presented to a student who has been involved in a variety of activities but has not necessarily held formal leadership positions. It recognizes a person who rarely receives recognition for their work "behind the scenes" and has demonstrated great dedication and dependability - having earned the respect of others.

Awarded at the annual Student Life Award ceremony, the Outstanding Achievement award is presented to a student from the first year, sophmore, and Junior classes, who, through their achievements, have made a valuable contribution and lasting impact on the UVM campus and/or surrounding community. Each nominee has demonstrated commitment, responsibility, and enthusiasm in their involvement and is valued and respected by those with whom they work.