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This award honors individuals in education, academia and research for their distinguished service, significant achievement, and positive impact to the state of Utah. The nominations are due January 27th. The individuals nominated should provide meaningful scientific, research, STEM education or deep technology contributions.

The submission mechanism is a Google Form, the link is on the website below.

What to Include

  • Nomination form (completed by ADR or Dean of College)
  • 2-3 letters of support (preferably one from outside the institution)
  • Nomination and letters of support can come from any individual, including colleagues, collaborators, etc. both inside or outside of the institution (we are asking the ADRs from each college do submit the nomination)
  • No word limits for the nomination form or letters of support but they usually don’t exceed 2 pages. 

Utah Innovation Center Contact:
Jared Goodspeed, jbgoodspeed@utah.gov

Considerations for the Academic/Research Category

Academic/Research
For members of the faculty or administration of higher education institutions who distinguished themselves in the field of science, engineering, or other technologies, these additional factors should be considered:

  • Quality of research activities
  • The extent of recognition by peers
  • Recognition as an educator
  • Personal research and science achievements
  • Connect to Utah—building jobs or tech transfer
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BYU Recipients of the Governor's Science Medal

2023 - Julie Valentine2004 - Arden Pope1996 - Morris Robbins1990 - Reed M. Izatt
2016 - Timothy McLain2000 - Richard Tolman1994 - Tracy Hall1988 - Douglas Chabries
2016 - Kyle Rollins1999 - Marvin N. Tolman1992 - Bevan Ott1987 - L.Douglas Smoot
2008 - Brent Adams2005 - Daniel L. Simmons1992 - Levi Hintze1987 - Del Allen
2006 - Merrill W. Beckstead1998 - Joseph Hugh Baird1991 - Jerald Bradshaw