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Dr. Daniel Wolfson, associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Vermont, and Richard Rawson, research professor at UVM's Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, have received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.

Kate Stallmann, former operations supervisor at Birchwood Credit Services, has joined Passumpsic Bank as a commercial banker, serving the Greater Newport market. She succeeds Ellen Stanley, who has been promoted to senior commercial banker.

Ralph DesLauriers (pictured) and the DesLauriers family, owners and managers of Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, have been named recipients of this year's New England Ski Museum's Spirit of Skiing Award.

Richard Berlandy, a State Police trooper assigned to the Derby Barracks, has been named one of four finalists across the United States and Canada for the International Association of Chiefs of Police / Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award.

Liz Gamache, chief development officer at United Way of Northwest Vermont, has been appointed the next president and CEO at Lund, a nonprofit agency offering treatment, education, adoption and family support services to help women, children and families break cycles of poverty, abuse and addiction.

Audrey Jackson, former real estate professional at eXp Realty in Bangor, Maine, has joined Passumpsic Bank as a residential loan adviser, serving the Greater Vermont market. In her new role, Jackson will work closely with homebuyers to educate them on mortgage loan products and guide them in selecting the best financing options for their needs.

Leslie Black-Plumeau, research and community relations director at the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, has joined the board of directors of the Public Assets Institute, Vermont’s independent research organization on state budget, tax and economic issues.

Peter Vantine, professor of classical and modern languages and literatures at Saint Michael's College, will be honored by the French government for his commitment to promoting French language, culture and education in Vermont and the United States.

Amy Stoll, clinical pharmacist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, has been named Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year for 2025 by the Vermont Pharmacists Association. Stoll was recognized for her active participation in the association, volunteering in her community and supporting providers with clinical decision-making.

Patty McCarthy, CEO at Faces & Voices of Recovery, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for the recovery community, has been presented with the Legislative Champion Award by the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.

Catherine Stack, former operations manager for sales, logistics and customer success at Jamaica Cottage Shop in Londonderry, has been named business adviser for Windham County at the Vermont Small Business Development Center.

Erin Pond, commercial banking officer at Community Bank, has been named 2025 Woman of the Year by the Vermont Bankers Association, an organization that provides multilevel services and support for community banks across the state.