On January 3, 2018

Vermont Adaptive names 2017 Volunteer of the Year

More than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors and guides make Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ mission of empowering individuals with disabilities possible. Out of a dedicated pool of volunteers, the Vermont Adaptive staff recognized one outstanding volunteer at the organization’s winter orientation sessions last month. Program Coordinator Kelly Walsh presented Maggie Holt of Burlington with the the 2017 Volunteer of the Year award.

The award is a tribute in honor of Jim Hutchinson, a Vermont Adaptive volunteer who left a legacy of empowerment to people of all abilities and commitment towards supporting the organization.

Holt was nominated for her positive attitude, patience and passion for helping people with disabilities. “Her skills as a physical therapist reflect in her ability to assess and teach participants with a variety of physical disabilities,” said Maggie Burke, managing director at Vermont Adaptive.

Over the past two years, Holt has raised more than $2,000 for Vermont Adaptive through her participation in the Long Trail Century Ride to benefit Vermont Adaptive. Holt sets the bar high, volunteering her time year-round. Helping with biking, coordinating a new program, and traveling throughout the state to volunteer at fundraisers makes Holt an outstanding representative of Vermont Adaptive.

“Maggie is a volunteer who goes above and beyond,” said Walsh. “Her positive attitude lights up the Bolton office every time she comes in, which is very often.”

Collectively, Vermont Adaptive volunteers put in more than 24,000 hours annually and the organization would not be where it is today without the support of these individuals.

Photo Submitted
Volunteer extraordinaire Maggie Holt has been named the year’s top volunteer by Vermont Adaptive.

Do you want to submit feedback to the editor?

Send Us An Email!

Related Posts

Beast Week celebrates the team behind the mountain, Feb. 8-14

February 8, 2025
By Brooke Geery, Killington Resort With winter well underway, The Beast is running like a well-oiled machine, thanks to its dedicated and enthusiastic team. It takes a lot of people to keep things going. In fact, Killington Resort is one of the largest employers in the state of Vermont with over 1,500 employees during the…

Ice fishing fest reels in hundreds for frozen fun in Barnard

February 5, 2025
By Ekaterina Raikhovski Editor’s note: This story is via a partnership with Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship Christian Poupart grew up in Contrecoeur, Quebec, a small city where “there’s more people on the ice during the winter than in the village.” But even people like Poupart, who’s been ice fishing his…

Rudolph Michael, 86

February 5, 2025
Rudolph “Rudi” Michael passed away on Jan. 20. A free and uninhibited spirit, Rudi was a jester and mentor to a large circle of close and devoted friends, young and old, who join in remembering him for his generosity and his rascally humor. Rudi was born July 1, 1938, in Plymouth Notch, Vermont, the second…

RRMC unveils first Mamava Lactation Pod in Rutland County

February 5, 2025
Rutland Regional Medical Center (RRMC) installed the first Mamava Lactation Pod in Rutland County on Jan. 27, offering a private and accessible space for nursing parents. The state-of-the-art pod is located on the main level near the Allen Street entrance and accessible via the Mamava app. The initiative began in September 2024 when a new…