Whitney Calkins, a family medicine physician at University of Vermont Medical Center and assistant professor of family medicine at UVM's Larner College of Medicine, has been named 2025 Physician of the Year by the Vermont Medical Society
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Philip Soltau, a volunteer with the AARP Foundation's free tax-assistance program for low- and moderate-income families, has been honored with the 2025 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service in Vermont. This award, AARP’s highest honor, is presented annually to a volunteer who has significantly impacted their community.
Dr. Rick Hildebrant, former hospitalist, chief medical information officer and chairman of the Department of Medicine at Rutland Regional Medical Center, has been appointed commissioner at the Vermont Department of Health by Gov. Phil Scott. He began his new role on Oct. 13.
Lamoille Health Partners, a federally qualified health center providing integrated primary care, dental, behavioral health and physical therapy services throughout the Lamoille Valley, has promoted Chief Medical Officer Lance Broy, M.D., to CEO. In his new role, Broy will continue to provide patient care while leading the organization.
Tonia Fleming, former director of advancement at Vermont Academy, has joined Springfield Hospital as director of marketing and planning. This position marks a return to Springfield Hospital for Fleming, who previously worked in the development office from 2011 to 2019.
Michael Redmond (pictured), former executive director at Upper Valley Haven, a nonprofit providing shelter, food and support to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and poverty, has been named interim executive director at the Housing and Homelessness Alliance of Vermont, effective Nov. 17.
NBT Bank has promoted Rob Roy to regional commercial banking manager and welcomed Jameson Roberts as vice president, commercial banking relationship manager in Vermont.
Dan Buryj, former vice president for administration and finance at Coker University in Hartsville, South Carolina, has joined Landmark College as vice president for administration and chief financial officer.
Gov. Phil Scott has elevated Kendal Smith to commissioner at the Vermont Department of Labor and appointed Chris Winters to succeed Smith as the agency's new deputy.
Ke’ala Brosseau, a former summer associate at Gravel & Shea while attending Tulane University Law School, has officially joined the Burlington law firm as a full-time associate in its litigation department.
Tom DeMatties, a math and science teacher at Castleton Elementary School in Bomoseen, has been named Poultney’s Citizen of the Year for 2025 by the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce.
Burlington teacher Jana Fabri-Sbardellati (pictured) and six other Vermont public school teachers have been awarded 2025 fellowships by the Rowland Foundation to devise and implement projects that will positively change their schools' culture and climate.