BEACONS OF EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The University of Utah’s Beacons of Excellence Award was introduced in 2012 through a partnership between the Office of Undergraduate Education and the Division of Student Affairs. As part of the University’s campaign to transform the undergraduate experience, the goal of the award is to recognize and celebrate the outstanding people, programs or projects who have helped make the University a Beacon of Excellence through their commitment to providing an exceptional student education.
The 2022 theme “Beacons of [Re]inventing Excellence" celebrate individuals and programs who adapted to recent challenges by raising the bar, pushing beyond, and reinventing excellence with creative and innovative solutions.
2022 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Cynthia Benally, PhD
Assistant Professor, Education, Culture & Society
A passionate advocate for Indigenous peoples and the underserved makes Cynthia Benally a 2022 beacon of excellence award recipient.
Duke Ross
Class of 2022, Department of Film and Media Arts
An organizer and unifying force makes Duke Ross a 2022 beacon of excellence award recipient.
Shelby Hearn
Coordinator of Education & Leadership Development, LGBT Resource Center
A passion for helping others and fostering inclusion makes Shelby Hearn a 2022 beacon of excellence award recipient.
Martha Macomber
Director of Native American Outreach and Community Engagement, Office of Undergraduate Studies
A passion for student well-being, collaboration, and
partnership makes Martha Macomber a 2022 beacon
of excellence award recipient.
Youth Voices
University Neighborhood Partners
For being a tireless advocate for positive change makes Youth Voices a 2022 beacon of excellence award recipient.
Congratulations to the 2022 Beacons of Excellence Award Recipients!