BURLINGTON, Vt. – Senior student-athletes Alex Jenkins, Madison Litchfield, and Emily Snowden received Outstanding Athlete Awards from the University of Vermont Women's Center on Monday night. The three athletes were honored at the center's annual awards banquet at the Davis Center.
 
Jenkins, a two-year captain of the women's soccer team and neuroscience major, is currently the chair of the UVM Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) and is an America East SAAC representative. She has been a consistent activist for diabetes awareness and also organized a pancreatic cancer awareness game for women's soccer. Jenkins was honored with the Jeff Stone Memorial Award at last year's annual Rally Awards, which recognizes exceptional contributions in the area of community service and campus leadership. 
 
Litchfield, a goaltender for the women's hockey team and public communication major, has been heavily involved in the promotion of Special Olympics in the local community. She was the lead organizer of the group's winter basketball games and has initiated a Special Olympics club on campus. Litchfield has also volunteered her time with the "You Can Play" and "It's On Us" campaigns. The Williston native is a vice chair of SAAC and will graduate as the winningest netminder in UVM women's hockey history.
 
Snowden, also a goaltender for the field hockey team and a business administration major, is a key member of the SAAC leadership team as a vice chair. She was the creator of the Catamount Challenge, which has helped to build culture and competitive success by encouraging UVM student-athletes to support each other at home events. Snowden has also offered her time with Special Olympics, Faculty Appreciation Night, College For Every Student (CFES), "You Can Play" and "It's On Us".

Every March, the Women's Center hosts its awards banquet to recognize the contributions and activism of women and allies on the UVM campus. The Outstanding Athlete Award honors female athletes who have made significant achievements in athletics, academics, and service to the campus community.