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Junior Environmental Studies major Jillian Scannell has been named a 2019 Harry S. Truman Scholar, one of only 62 college junior-year students in the country to win the highly competitive national award.

Amy Paradis of Sheldon joins The Stacie Callan Group at MRC, The Mega Realty Center. An active investor and savvy purchaser herself, Amy has a very accomplished knowledge of the real estate industry. Coming from a family of investors and a natural ability to understand contracts, Amy will be an asset to the team!

MRC, The Mega Realty Center, in St Albans is proud to welcome former KW St. Albans top producer, Leigh Horton. Leigh and her team offer years of service in the real estate industry. Serving the northern half of Vermont, she and her team provide both buying and selling assistance. Leigh and her family reside in Georgia where they enjoy the luxury of Lake Champlain.

Philip Steckler, a principal of Country Business, Inc a New England Business Brokerage and Acquisition Firm was selected by Business Valuation Resources (BVR) to the company’s Hall of Fame as a top contributor in submitting detailed information on transactions managed.

Dave Carlson has recently joined the Lake Homes Realty team as a licensed Realtor® specializing in lake properties on and around Lake Champlain. “Lakefront property sellers and potential lake real estate buyers deserve the lake-specific platform LakeHomes.com provides,” said Carlson. “I am proud to help bring the company’s unique service to Vermont.”

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center's (SVMC) medical staff was recognized at an annual event on Thursday, March 28, 2019, at the Bennington Museum. Jennifer Thuermer, DNP, ACNP, of SVMC Cardiology, was awarded the 2019 Professional Teamwork Award. Thuermer earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) from Regis College in Weston, MA.

Paw Print & Mail, a South Burlington printing and direct mail services company, is honored to be named Best Commercial Printer by Vermont Business Magazine’s 2019 Best of Business (BOB) Awards.

Attorney Amy R Braun of Lebanon has joined the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC and will practice in the Labor and Employment Group. She began work at the firm on March 25 and works in the firm’s Lebanon office.

The Green Mountain Council Executive Board has chosen Ken Libby as the 2019 Lamoille County Citizen of the Year recipient. The award will be presented on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at the Stoweflake Mountain Resort, 1746 Mountain Road, Stowe. Ron Phipps, a realtor colleague and good friend of Ken’s will serve as emcee.

Brick & Barn Real Estate Group's staff continues to grow and has announced it added 12 members to its team in the first quarter of 2019. “Our staff has been strengthened by the addition of 12 very talented professionals to the Brick & Barn team,” Scott Rome, CEO said.

North Star Leasing Company, a leading provider of equipment financing solutions for over 40 years, announced the promotions of Jason Nadeau and Mike Wasko to the role of Sales Manager effective April 1, 2019.

Red Cross Board Member Roxanne L. Benzel received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Humanitarian Services on March 27. The award ceremony was held at the National Awards and Recognition Dinner in Washington, DC at American Red Cross national headquarters.