Vermont Business Magazine In recognition of the exceptional leaders who have built and sustained the Vermont State Colleges (VSC) since 1961, the Board of Trustees will confer its first Award for Extraordinary Contribution as part of the new Vermont State Colleges Hall of Fame. This awardee will be inducted to the Hall of Fame along with five accomplished alumni from each of the member colleges. The Vermont State Colleges Hall of Fame willhighlight the accomplishments of the VSC’s many talented alumni and shine a spotlight on the positiveimpact the VSC has on the economic, intellectual, and civic wellbeingof Vermont. The winner of the Award for Extraordinary Contribution and the five alumni inductees will be recognized at the Vermont State Colleges Hall of Fame celebration on March 9, 2016 at the Capitol Plaza in Montpelier. Proceeds from the event will fund scholarships for Vermont students.
The Board invites nominations from the public for a person or organization that has made a significant and positive impact on the Vermont State Colleges system.We seek nominees whose accomplishments are a reflection of the ideals of the Vermont State Collegesinstitutions and thesystem; who have provided exemplary service to the State of Vermont; and/or whose outstanding workhasmade a significant, positive impact on the Vermont State Colleges system.
How to submit a nomination:
· Nominations open November 1st and will be accepteduntil November 23rd.
· Choose “VSC Hall of Fame” at www.vsc.edu/about-vsc to fill outa nomination form (direct link: http://www.vsc.edu/about-vsc/Pages/VSC-Hall-of-Fame.aspx)
· Nominations should include a statement of 500 words maximum explaining why the individual or organization should be chosen.
· A resume or summary of the nominee’s work and community involvement should be submitted as well.
· Nominees for theTrustees awardwill be chosenby the Board atits December, 2015 meeting.
For more information about theAward forExtraordinary Contributionand the VSC Alumni Hall of Fame, please choose “VSC Hall of Fame” at www.vsc.edu/about-vsc.
Source: VSC. 10.30.2015