Clark-Mortenson Insurance has announced that Personal Insurance Division Manager Lisa Edwards, CIC was recently recognized with Safeco Insurance Company’s Award of Excellence. The prestigious award is given to only a select few agents on an annual basis by Safeco Insurance Company and is designed to recognize their most committed, loyal agents. Each chosen agent must possess superior underwriting skills and have developed a solid partnership with the Safeco underwriting team.

With the June 30th retirement of CEO William Catto, President Dan Bridge will take on the Chief Executive role. Current Senior Vice President Mark McDonnell will elevate to the number two position in the organization and partner with Bridge to lead the company.

“This completes a well-planned leadership transition that began several years ago”, said Bridge. “Since joining the company in 2014, Mark has made significant contributions to our organization and I look forward to partnering with him as we move the company forward.”

Merritt & Merritt & Moulton has announced that Ken Merritt has been recognized in Chambers USA 2015, a guide based on comprehensive client and peer interviews honoring outstanding business lawyers across the United States. For over 25 years, Merritt & Merritt & Moulton has collaborated with growth companies, as well as the angel, venture capital and private equity investors that support them, to build and guide their businesses.

The Boys & Girls Club recently presented The Vermont Agency Foundation and Randy and Jessica Raner with the prestigious “Champion of Youth” plaque recognizing those who through words, actions and financial support show unwavering dedication to improving the lives of youth in our community.

The Williston-Richmond Rotary donated $2000 to the Split the Ticket Program. The fuel assistance fund was established by the Vermont Fuel Dealers Association more than two decades ago to provide a safety net during the cold winter months.

“The Williston Richmond Rotary has been one of the strongest supporters of this innovative and important heating assistance effort,” said VFDA Executive Director Matt Cota.

At the June 4th Turrell Day at the Burlington Country Club, VSA Vermont was recognized as a finalist for the S. Whitney Landon Award for Start With The Arts (SWTA). Peggy Rainville, Director of Children’s Programming, accepted the award for VSA Vermont and is pictured at right with Curt Fields, President and CEO of the Turrell Fund, and Elizabeth W. Christie, Turrell Fund Board Member.

The CVMC Auxiliary has awarded 10 scholarships of $2,500 each to students living in the CVMC service area who are pursuing a career in healthcare. The $25,000 for scholarships is earned through sales at two auxiliary-run shops, the Bene-Fit Shop in Barre and the gift shop in the hospital.

Scholarships for $2,500 each were awarded to:

* Kate Boucher, Montpelier, adult learner, nursing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst

* Chelsea Graves, Barre, Spaulding High School 2014 graduate, nursing, Vermont Technical College