Thomas Dee, president and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Medical Center, has been named 2024 Citizen of the Year by the Vermont Chamber of Commerce. Dee was selected for the award for his outstanding contributions to southern Vermont, particularly his impactful efforts in health care and community development.
“Tom has put heart and soul into improving the quality of health care — and the quality of life — in southern Vermont, while also taking visionary steps to ensure that excellent health care will be sustainable in the decades to come,” said Kathy Fisher, chair of the SVMC Board of Directors. “And, given Tom’s understanding of the impact of socioeconomic factors on population health, he has also played a vital role in the redevelopment of downtown Bennington.”
The award will be presented at a celebratory event on Thursday, Aug. 1, at the Everett Mansion at Southern Vermont College in Bennington. Registration to attend the celebration is now open. For more information, visit the chamber's Citizen of the Year event page.