On April 13, 2023, the Utah Valley University (UVU) Board of Trustees and Presidential Awards of Excellence program honored full-time faculty and staff who dedicate their time and talents to students, scholarship, and the advancement of higher education. This year, UVU’s Board of Trustees elected to honor five awardees for their contributions to the university’s mission of student success. An additional six outstanding faculty and staff members were recognized as this year’s Presidential Awards of Excellence recipients for their efforts related to UVU’s values of exceptional care, exceptional accountability, and exceptional results.
Recipients are awarded in each of the following areas:
· Exceptional Care for demonstrating exceptional care in teaching, engagement, and/or service.
· Exceptional Accountability for commitment to inclusion, efficiency, and/or leadership.
· Exceptional Results for dedication to student success, scholarship, and/or innovation.
· Excellence in Mission for demonstrated excellence in service to the university's mission and commitment to inclusion, engagement, and achievement.