A new award to honor and celebrate the connections between the University of Florida and the greater Gainesville community was presented Friday at the UF Board of Trustees meeting.
The Win Phillips Town Gown Relations Awards, named in honor of UF's long-time former vice president for research and most recently executive chief of staff, recognized individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions in strengthening relationships between the two entities.
"The University of Florida values our town-gown relationships," said Mark Kaplan, vice president for government and community relations. "We know that a preeminent university is supported by a strong partnership with its community."
Charlie Lane, senior vice president and chief operating officer, presented the award for a government agency or official to the Florida Department of Transportation and the City of Gainesville for making the streets adjacent to campus safer and more walkable for students, employees and the community.
