Gender Equity Awards

The Gender Equity Awards call out the achievements and contributions of individuals, as well as broadcasts the individual's presence to a wider audience, is noted on their CV, and is a signifier of the reputation of the individual.

Nomination Process

The Gender Equity Awards nomination process opens each fall. Learn more about nominations below.

Nomination Process and Required Materials

Eligibility Requirements

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All nominees for Gender Equity Awards must meet the following eligibility requirements:

Be a University of Vermont Larner College of Medicine faculty or staff, student, a resident, or a postdoctoral scholar at the time of nomination.
Have exhibited and sustained efforts toward engaging in equity and inclusion as delineated in the award description.

We encourage individual nominations, not groups.

Nomination Process and Required Materials

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1. – to be completed by the nominator with basic information about the nominee and nominator.

2. Narrative of less than 250 words – to be completed by the nominator citing specific examples of the nominee's contributions as related to the description in the award description.

Submission of Materials

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All materials must be submitted provided. We do not accept other formats such as emails or letters.

Deadline

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All nomination materials must be submitted by 5 p.m. on Monday, December 9, 2024. Members of the Gender Equity Steering Committee will review all nominations and collectively determine up to three finalists for each award. The finalist nominations will be submitted to the Associate Dean for Diversity & Inclusion and the Dean of the College of Medicine for final review and selection.

Selection Process

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Members of the Gender Equity Steering Committee will review all nominations and collectively determine up to three finalists for each award. The finalist nominations will be submitted to the Associate Dean for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and the Dean of the College of Medicine for final review and selection.

For more Information

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Please email Dr. Anne Dougherty at anne.dougherty@uvmhealth.org.

Watch the Gender Equity Awards in Medicine and Science on our YouTube channel

2024 Gender Equity Award Recipients

Gender Equity Champion Award

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Equity and inclusion are inextricably linked to the ��̽̽ Larner College of Medicine’s mission of education, research and patient care. In recognition of that mission, many College faculty, staff, students and trainees are actively engaged in championing equity and inclusion in multiple local, regional and global settings. This award recognizes Larner College of Medicine community members— faculty, staff, and students —who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and service to the advancement of women, transgender, and gender diverse people beyond the scope of their job, area of research, or training.

If more than one exceptional nomination is received in a single year, the selection committee reserves the right to award separate faculty, staff, and student honors.

Jennifer Hall, D.O., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry

Neeki Parsa, Class of 2025

Gender Equity Outstanding Achievement in Medicine and Science Award

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This award is given to a female, transgender, or gender diverse faculty member within the Larner College of Medicine who demonstrates outstanding achievement in medicine and science through research, education or service. Additionally, this individual must be recognized at a national and/or international level for their scientific/medical achievements and serve as a role model to women, transgender, and gender diverse community members at the Larner College of Medicine. Finally, awardees show commitment to advancing equity and inclusion for women, transgender, and gender diverse community members.

Sarah Schlein, M.D., Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine

Polaris Award: Gender Equity Outstanding Mentorship Award

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Polaris, or the North Star, is anchored at due north while the remainder of the northern sky rotates around it and serves as a beacon and directional point for those finding their way on a journey. The Polaris Award honors a Larner College of Medicine faculty or staff member who provides outstanding formal or informal mentorship for Larner College of Medicine women, transgender people, and gender diverse people.

A mentor is defined as an individual who shares knowledge and serves as an experienced and trusted advisor, teacher, collaborator, and/or advocate.

Rebecca Wilcox, M.D., Associate Dean for Faculty

The Rising Star Award: Gender Equity Emerging Professional Award

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This award recognizes a female, transgender, or gender diverse faculty or staff member at the Larner College of Medicine who is in the early stage of their career. The awardee demonstrates excellence in contributions to students, colleagues, and/or the institution in the areas of gender equity and inclusion through service, program development, teaching, research or beyond. The awardee also shows the promise for future contributions and leadership in their field as well as in achieving goals for the advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Anja Jokela, M.D., Assistant Professor, Family Medicine

Karine Sahakyan, M.D., Assistant Professor, Radiology

Past Gender Equity Award Recipients

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2020 Award Recipients: (from left: Dean Rick Page, Gov. Madeline Kunin, Dr. L.E. Faricy, Dr. Ramsey Herrington, Dr. Debra Leonard, Dr. Bill Pendelbury, Dr. Anne Dougherty, Dr. Margaret Tandoh)

Gender Equity Champion Award

2023: Nina Feinberg, MS4; Bridget Marroquin, M.D.

2022: Eli Goldberg, M.D.

2021: Pam Gibson, M.D.; Stellar Levy, M.S.

2020: Ramsey Herrington, M.D.

Gender Equity Outstanding Achievement in Medicine and Science Award

2023: Stacey Sigmon, Ph.D.

2022: Beth Kirkpatrick, M.D.

2021: Elizabeth Bonney, M.D., M.P.H.

2020: Mary Cushman, M.D., M.Sc.

Polaris Award for Outstanding Mentorship

2023: Frances Carr, Ph.D.

2022: Isabelle Dejardins, M.D.

2021: Melissa Davidson, M.D.

2020: Debra Leonard, M.D., Ph.D.

Rising Star Emerging Professional Award

2023: Sherrie Khadanga, M.D.

2022: Joanna Conant, M.D.

2021: Katie Wells, M.D., M.P.H.

2020: Lauren Elizabeth (L.E.) Faricy, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics

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