Brigham Awards is an annual award for distinguished outstanding service. Members of the campus community nominate their peers who embody Christ-like charity and service. Recognizing individuals who serve the people of this campus in consistent, quiet, and unheralded ways. This Year's Brigham Awards Nominations close on JANUARY 31ST! Nominate those who have made campus a better place before it is too late.
How do I nominate someone?
Nominations are open to any students, faculty, staff, or administrators. The contact information for nominators and nominees will be requested as well as a brief description of why the nominee should receive a Brigham Award. Nominate through the link on this page, which will be live during the nomination period.
A panel of student leaders will review each application and five finalists will be selected. The recipients of the Brigham Awards will be presented to the BYU community at the Unforum event in April, followed by an awards luncheon.
Brigham Awards
The Brigham Award has been given to members of BYU campus for more than 30 years. Below are some of the previous recipients of the award.
2022: Nicole Barker, Bradlynn Christensen, Joseph Cochran, Marin Roper, Douglas Stone 2021: Kylin Cox, Kim Malan, Tracie Laham, Samuel Leigh, Andrew Bonney, H. Dennis Tolley, Madeleine Arnold 2020: Adam Quinn, Arianna Davidson, Dan Chandler, Darlene Lopez, Ian Frandsen 2019: Lana Lichfield, Justina Taavana, Alexander Smith, Erin Tapahe, Jeffery Long 2018: Jacob Denning, Sarah Calvert, Loren Marks, Lauren Holbrook, Richard Fifita 2017: Samuel Stowell, Adrienne Shaumann, Holden Brimhall, Carolyn Billings, Sterling Hilton, 2016: Jacob Brewer, Marcos Gallo, Julie H. Haupt, Amanda Jacobsen, Paul Kucharek 2015: John Hilton III, Erin Kaseda, Natalie Newton, Brian Parker, wendy Sheffield 2014: Megan Arling, Brynn Wistisen, Cristina McLennan, Vanessa Fitzgibbon, Carter Avery 2013 - Tracie Ferrell, Matt Moen, Nate Sumbot, Courtney Davies, Marvin Gardner 2012: Richard A. Heaps, Michael O'Day, Ashley Bracey, Clarissa thomas, Eric Maughan 2011: John Campbell, Christian Richter, Fred McInnis, Jessie Crook, Sam McKnight 2010: Tyler Clive, Kristy Rowberry, Jo ellen Millard, Janielle Christensen, Martina Ming 2009: Gordon Jacobs, Gaye Merrill, Ken Westfall, Chehlsea Messick, Justin Bray 2008: Joshua Nathan Bushnell, Kailee Heger, Cole Hooley, Kory Katseanes, Jeffrey L. Strong 2007: Jini Roby, Scooter Plowman, Jane Wilson, Nick Hopson, Megan Turner 2006: Daniel Blake, Gary Booht, Matthew Ottesen, Eric Vogel, Teppi Sessions 2005: Patricia Conroy, David Dominguez, Chad Duford, Rosalind Hall, Tiffany Lai 2004: Jennifer Dascomb, Sam Glanzer, Travis Sevy, Derek Spriggs, Beverly Zimmerman, Liisa White 2003: Joseph Jackson, Ridger Maher, Jamame McDonald, Zachary Robinson, Kristie Sea Wright, Jacob Strain, Theodore Okawa 2002: Amie Adams, Amanda Brinlet, Steven Jones, Rock Magleby, Don Norton, Larry Peer, Dale Pratt, Nolan Reed 2001: Aaron Carr, Bryn Jensen, Heather Pabst, Rochelle rabe, Heather Sandberg, Regina Sanders, Sarah Swensen, Cherilyn Worthen 2000: Mithin Chintaram, Craig Giles, Rosalind Hall, Matt Montague, Don Morgan, Kristin S. Smith, Judene Wixom, Kerry Wyckoff 1999: Kimber Cantrell, Kerry Hammock, William Kesler Jackson, Marilyn Rish Parks, Roy Peterman, Matt Probst, Vance Taylor, Alton Wade 1998: Bethany Brady, Jenifer Kramp, Dale R. McCann, Mark Morris, Doug Patterson, Justin Tull, Mack Wilberg, Gawain Wells 1997: Travis Garrison, The Goodman Family, Robert Jex, Jerica Mohlman, Norm Nemrow, Ray Peterson, Mele Tanner White 1996: Gene A. Cook, Reinhard Olslear Franz, Eliza Mei-lan Lin, Maren Mouritsen, John Ward Shurtleff, Laurisa Ward 1995: Edward Chao, Mindie Dyskastra, Richard Neitzel Holzapfel, Bob Kayihura, Troy Morton, Mary Tillack, Benjamin Tomander 1994: Jennifer Lee Leffler, Mililani McQuivey, Ann Michelle Morrill, Burton Rojas, Eucelia Samuelson 1991: Lee Ann Benson, Rebecca Blanda, Don Budge, Julie Franklin, Edith Krause, Jiim Phipps, Jeanne Walkwe, David Zimmerman 1990: Chris Felsted 1989: Mark Allen, Tim Birt, Gary Hill, Jim Hoffman, Jim McIntosh, Laurie McIntosh, Charles Nahale, Kim Slothower, Janice Youngstrom, Jeffrey R. Holland, Patricia Holland, Julia Mavimbel
FAQs
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Who can receive a Brigham Award?
Any student, staff, or faculty who works or attends BYU.
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What have past candidates done to receive a Brigham Award?
Candidates should go above and beyond when it comes to service. Candidates are not just good at their job or responsibilities, but they go out of their way to be helpful to others. Past candidates have made service their way of life rather than a task on their list.
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What does a nomination generally include?
A nomination includes the contact information of the nominator and the nominee. It should also include examples and stories about the ways that the nominee demonstrates Christlike service. There is not a word count for a nomination, however, including more information about a nominee helps the review committee better understand the ways a nominee exemplifies Christlike service.
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Who can’t receive a Brigham Award?
Employees and volunteers in the Student Connection and Leadership Center cannot receive a Brigham award. Past recipients cannot receive the award a second time. Anyone not currently associated with BYU cannot receive the award.
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What happens when someone receives a Brigham Award?
Recipients of Brigham Awards are recognized on campus at the Unforum in April. Following the Unforum, recipients and those they invite meet for a luncheon and ceremony with President Reese, where he presents their award to them.