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The Board of Directors of Navicate, Inc., a Vermont non-profit organization founded in 1998 is pleased to announce Andrea Silva McManus, Ed.D. will be the new Executive Director starting on May 5. Dr. Silva McManus takes the reins from Founding Executive Director Rich Tulikangas who will be leaving the organization after 16 years to pursue new opportunities.

WoodBine Senior Living of Marriottsville, Maryland has recognized Benjamin Avery, VP of Development at BlackRock Construction, with the 2013 Board of Directors Award as the lead development partner for WoodBine’s upcoming expansion.

Encore Redevelopment announces the hiring of Phillip Foy as a Project Manager, effective immediately. Phillip comes to Encore after completing a JD and Master of Environmental Law and Policy at Vermont Law School.

Berkshire Bank has recognized six of its employees for outstanding community service with their Volunteer of the Year Award. This annual award celebrates bank employees in each of Berkshire Bank’s regions who have made outstanding contributions to their communities.

Attorney Craig Miskovich of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC was among a group of legal, tax and financial professionals presenting at the 13th annual New Markets Tax Credit Summit sponsored by the tax advisory and accounting firm Cohn Reznick at the Fountainebleau Resort April 28-30 in Miami Beach, Fla.

The Orton Family Foundation named Gabrielle Smith senior associate for strategic partnerships, Executive Director David Leckey announced.

The Cardiovascular Research Institute of Vermont (CVRI-VT) at the University of Vermont College of Medicine and Fletcher Allen Health Care has announced the naming of six inaugural Distinguished Investigators. The recipients were recognized at a celebration event held April 17, 2014 at the Marble Court at UVM’s Fleming Museum.

NBT Financial Group Market Manager Christopher Quintin announces the Sean P. Grattan, an LPL financial advisor at NBT Financial Services in Burlington, VT, was recognized as a top financial advisor and named to the LPL Financial Freedom Club.

Senator Patrick Leahy (D-Vt.) Monday netted two more awards for his use of the Internet in his Senate work.

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) was one of only seven senators recognized today with a Gold Mouse Award from the Congressional Management Foundation for his outreach to constituents using Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and YouTube.

Jane Lindholm will deliver the address at Lyndon State College’s 102nd commencement ceremonies on Sunday, May 18, 2014. Lindholm, host of the award-winning Vermont Public Radio program Vermont Edition, has been recognized with regional and national awards for interviewing and use of sound.

Vermont Supreme Court Justice Beth Robinson, widely regarded for her work on LGBT civil rights, will deliver the 39th Commencement address at Vermont Law School on Saturday, May 17, President and Dean Marc Mihaly announced today.