Wanda Heading-Grant, vice president for Human Resources, Diversity and Multicultural Affairs at The University of Vermont, has received an Inclusive Excellence Award in the Individual Leadership category from the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education (NADOHE), one of only two awards the organization grants annually.

NADOHE recognized Heading-Grant at its annual conference recently in Washington, DC.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to welcome Kevin Boehmcke to the firm. Spending the majority of his professional career driving value for consumer brands by developing strategies to successfully connect them with their customers, Kevin turns his expertise to real estate.

Michelle Wade, MSN/Ed, NP–C, APRN, has joined Gifford’s team of Hospitalist providers. She most recently worked as the practice lead for the nursing home services of Community Health Centers of the Rutland Region, and in the Intermediate Cardiac Care Unit at DHMC. She brings years of holistic bedside experience in both acute and long-term care settings and specializes in adult and geriatric care.

Howard Center’s Street Outreach program was recently honored with the Community Heroes Award at the Queen City Police Foundation and Burlington Rotary Annual Luncheon.

The Vermont Foodbank’s Board of Directors unanimously elected Jeffrey Tieman, president and CEO of Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS), as a new board member, to serve a three-year term.

“Tieman brings a unique perspective from the health care industry that will be valuable as the Vermont Foodbank works to address the intersection of hunger and health,” says Vermont Foodbank CEO, John Sayles. “We are thrilled to welcome him to our Board of Directors and eager to employ his expertise to ensure better nutrition and health for all Vermonters.”

The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) has named award winning broadcast journalist Jennifer Costa, of Burlington, as Vermont government relations director. In this post, Costa will oversee advocacy efforts promoting evidence-based policy and legislative solutions designed to eliminate cancer as a major health problem.

Five prominent alumni and one former faculty member joined the VSCS Hall of Fame at the third annual celebration at Montpelier’s Capital Plaza last night. 300 guests included Governor Scott, former Governor Douglas, legislative leaders and members, VSCS Trustees and Presidents, students, faculty and staff. The event raised nearly $100,000 for scholarships.