The UVU Distinguished Alumni Award is given to a Utah Valley University alum in recognition of personal or professional accomplishments that have bettered their chosen field, industry, or community and enhanced the reputation of UVU. This award was created in 2022.
2023 Steven J. Sonnenberg '06
Presented to a UVU alum in recognition of perseverance and dedication to a given area. The alum must demonstrate early success, innovation, impact, or leadership to their industry, community, the public, or humanity. This award was created in 2022.
2023 Lychelle L. Day '03 and Aaron D. Day '04
2023 Christopher S. Chileshe '12'
Honorary Alumni status is presented to a person who is not a graduate of UVU but who has earned this recognition and honor through deep loyalty, service, and support of the University. This award was created in 2022.
2023 James N. Clarke and Andrea M. Clarke
A business that's pioneering initiatives have demonstrated success and contributions to the community and the mission of UVU. This award recognizes strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, customer service, and corporate integrity. This award was created in 2022.
2023 Chad W. Linebaugh '99
A UVU employee, past or present, who has continually served throughout their life and made a significant contribution to furthering the University’s purposes and mission. This award is given to someone who has dedicated themselves throughout their life to the growth and advancement of UVU. It is in honor of Wilson W. Sorensen who served as UVU's president for 36 years.
2023 Linda J. Makin '02
2021 Elaine E. Englehardt
2019-2020 Dr. Jeffery E. Olson
2018-2019 Ian Wilson
2017-2018 G. Kevin Jones
2016-2017 Dr. Christopher Clark
2015-2016 Steve Teeter
2014-2015 KD Taylor
2013-2014 LaVar Rockwood
2012-2013 Michael Falgoust
2011-2012 Bonnie G. Henrie
2009-2010 F. Dennis Farnsworth
2008-2009 Steve Gardner
2006-2007 Dr. Lucille Stoddard
2005-2006 Don Black
2004-2005 Robert H. Blackwell
2003 Thomas M. Hover
2002 Kerry and Judy Romesburg
2001 Ann Richardsen
2000 Florence B. Ragan
1998 Wilson W. Sorensen
A recent graduate of UVU who continues to support the University in a profound and substantive manner. This award is given to an individual who has continued to contribute their time, energy, and/or money to support the University even after graduation. This award was phased out in 2022.
2021 Andre D. Jones
2019-2020 Amanda Kimball
2018-2019 Jane Ostler
2017-2018 Lyn Wells
2016-2017 Andrea M. Jensen
2015-2016 Mark and Britnee Johnston
2014-2015 Clint Pulver
2013-2014 Amie Huntsman
2012-2013 Allyson Searle
2008-2009 Jay Fugal
2006-2007 Tamara Jensen
2005-2006 John Eagleston
2003 Matthew Kennedy
2002 Bruce Gunther
2001 Andra Green
2000 Baron Rohbock
1999 Steve Beck
A living individual who has served to further the purposes and the mission of UVU through their affiliation with the University as an employee or volunteer. Their act of service should be recent (within 24 months) and have a profound effect upon the University. This award was phased out in 2022.
2021 Heather Wilson-Ashworth
2019-2020 Richard Tolman
2018-2019 Bobbi Kassel
2017-2018 J. Steven Beck and John M. Eagleston
2016-2017 Steven Hortin
2015-2016 Keith and Melisa Nellesen
2014-2015 Barbara Barrington Jones
2013-2014 Martha Wilson
2012-2013 Jerry Garrett
2011-2012 Janette Hales Beckham
2009-2010 David M. Carlson
2008-2009 Steve Watts
2006-2007 Jack and Holly Zenger
2005-2006 Rick and Victoria Salisbury
2004-2005 Don and Toni Sullivan
2003 Reed and Christine Halladay
2002 William Siddoway
2001 Ed Pinegar
2000 Dick Chappell
1999 Judy Romesburg
A business whose pioneering initiatives have demonstrated success and contributions to the community and the mission of UVU. This award recognizes strategic planning, employee development, community involvement, customer service, and corporate integrity. This award was created in 2017 and phased out in 2022.
2020 Woodbury Corporation
2019-2020 TestOut Corporation (Noel Vallejo)
2018-2019 dōTERRA (David Stirling)
2017-2018 Nu Skin Enterprises Inc. (Ritch Wood)
An alumnus/alumna or friend, living or deceased, whose contribution to UVU and/or the Alumni Association was exceptional. The recipient(s) of this award has gone the extra mile to contribute time, energy, and/or money to UVU and/or the Alumni Association. Endowing a scholarship or making a donation may be a factor but not a determinant. This award was phased out in 2022.
2021 Curtis Blair
2019-2020 Jack Sunderlage
2018-2019 Elder Quest (Joan Haun, Ruth Hellum, Fran Reiser)
2017-2018 Bill Anderson
2016-2017 J. Brent & Kathryn P. Wood
2015-2016 Marc and Debbie Bingham
2014-2015 Joann Lossee
2013-2014 Jim Cardall
2012-2013 Roger Woolstenhulme
2011-2012 Shirley and Monroe Paxman
2009-2010 Tom and LeeAnn Powell
2008-2009 Bill J and Margaret M. Pope
2007-2008 Jeff Kahn
2006-2007 B.J. Wright
2005-2006 Carol Walker
2004-2005 Nadine Gilmore
2003 Wilford W. and Natalie E. Clyde
2002 Dr. Blayne and Sandra Hirsche
2001 Karin Swendsen
2000 Jerry Conder
1994 Don Taylor
Recognizes living alumni who have a distinguished record and service in their specialized
area of endeavor, thus bringing honor and recognition to the university. This award was phased out in 2016 then brought back in 2019 and phased out again in
2022.
2021 Robert Vera
2019-2020 Jake Reynolds
2015-2016 Ken Brailsford
2013-2014 Branden Miller
2008-2009 Wilson W. Sorensen
Recognizes an alumnus/alumna who has helped contribute to and/or has furthered the purpose and the mission of the UVU Alumni Association. This award should be given to someone who has helped in the growth of the UVU Alumni Association by contributions of time, energy and/or money. This award was phased out in 2017.
2016-2017 Bret Butler
2015-2016 Curtis Morley
2014-2015 TJ Fund
2013-2014 Patrick Milligan
2012-2013 Jared Stewart
2011-2012 Mary M. Robinson
2009-2010 Adam J. Robertson
2008-2009 Brian F. Wall
2007-2008 Tom Heal
2006-2007 Noelle Pikus-Pace
2005-2006 Laurie Bott
2003 Barbara A. Smith
2002 David Halladay
2001 Jeri Allphin
2000 Heidi Hastings
1999 Dave Adams
Recognizes a UVU student who has notably given of him/herself to enhance the quality of campus life and the student experience. This award should be given to someone who has helped improve student experiences and campus life. This award was phased out in 2017.
2016-2017 Nathan Northcott
2015-2016 Zack Dearing
2014-2015 Zac Trujillo
2013-2014 Alejandro Perez
2012-2013 Zach Lyman
2008-2009 Todd Fugal
2007-2008 Andrew Stone
2005-2006 Markham Hyde
2003 David Ssejinja
2002 Kate Dunster
2001 Melissa Galbraith
2000 April Crawford
