BOSTON -  University of Vermont seniors Elias Lindsey and Lexi Sutyak were named to the 2021 America East Helping Hands Team by the conference office Tuesday afternoon.
 
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The America East Helping Hands Team, in its eighth year, was established to recognize a male and female student-athlete from each of the America East institutions for their exemplary efforts in the area of community service while remaining in good academic standing. 

"While this year presented many challenges these 20 honorees found ways to impact their communities in a positive way," said America East Commissioner, Amy Huchthusen. "The student-athletes represent the very best of the countless student-athletes in America East who are committed to helping others and volunteering their own personal time to better their campuses and communities."
 
A senior on the men's track and field team Lindsey was a Co-Vice President of UVM's Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC) specializing in Diversity and Inclusion. He was also a student admissions representative and tour guide for UVM. He was also a member of UVM Athletics' Student-Athlete of Color leadership group. Lindsey was also a vocal advocate for sexual assault prevention.

A senior on the women's cross country and track and field team Sutyak served as SAAC Co-President this year. She was a founding member of the Honors College Student Equity Action Committee and the She's the First Club at UVM. This year she volunteered at the UVM Davis Center COVID-19 testing center. A team captain on the cross country and track & field team this year she was also a member of the department's Sexual Misconduct Prevention Working Group.