2026 Alumni Achievement Awards

Marriott School of Business

Bill Hulterstrom

B.S. '81

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Bill Hulterstrom is President and CEO of United Way of Utah County and a nationally recognized leader in nonprofit management, community engagement, and volunteerism. For more than two decades, he has also taught nonprofit management at Brigham Young University’s Marriott School of Business.

Over the past 30 years, he has conducted hundreds of trainings and consulted with organizations across more than 35 states as well as internationally. His leadership has included service as vice chair of America’s Service Commissions, first vice chair of the Utah Commission on Volunteers, co-chair of the Utah County Homeless Coordinating Committee, and chair of the Intermountain Utah Valley Hospitals Board. He currently serves as chair of the Utah Hogle Zoo Board and as a member of the Intermountain Health Canyons Region Board.

He received the Outstanding Nonprofit Executive Award in 2012, the Utah Valley Chamber of Commerce Pillar of the Valley Award in 2018, recognition as an ASC Top 20 Honoree in 2020 for national service leadership, and an honorary Doctorate of Public Service from Utah Valley University.

David O. McKay School of Education

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Dr. Staffieri is a highly respected and honored superintendent of high schools in Southern California. Her career spans more than three decades. She was named Superintendent of the Year by California Continuation Education Association (CCEA). In 2019, she received the Golden Oak Service Award by the Sun Valley Council PTA, PTA’s most prestigious service award, for her engaging and approachable leadership style. She is a wonderful, devoted representative of the McKay School of Education and BYU. The faculty in the Educational Leadership and Foundations department gave her a very high recommendation.

Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering

Brett Pennington

B.S. '94, Harvard Advancement Management Program '14

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Brett Pennington is President and CEO of Ensign Natural Resources and previously served as a senior vice president with Murphy Oil. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated strong leadership in the energy sector while maintaining meaningful connections with BYU.

He has helped recruit BYU engineering graduates into major industry positions and has supported endowment initiatives at BYU, BYU–Idaho, and BYU–Hawaii. His professional success and sustained engagement with the university reflect the values of service and leadership encouraged by BYU.

College of Family, Home, and Social Sciences

Deidre Henderson

B.A. '21

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Lieutenant Governor Deidre Henderson has built a distinguished career in public service, including eight years in the Utah State Senate prior to assuming statewide office in 2021.

She has been widely recognized for her leadership on government transparency, civic responsibility, and public policy affecting families and communities. Her service has earned honors including Legislator of the Year from the Fraternal Order of Police and Taxpayer Advocate of the Year from the Utah Taxpayers Association.

College of Fine Arts and Communications

Mark Weinberg

B.A. '09

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Mark Weinberg is a commercial advertising photographer and director based in New York City whose client portfolio includes Target, Cadillac, IKEA, Johnson & Johnson, West Elm, Kenneth Cole, The New York Times, and Whole Foods Market.

Since graduating from BYU’s photography program, he has built a nationally recognized career in commercial visual storytelling. His work reflects the creative excellence fostered by the College of Fine Arts and Communications.

College of Humanities

Allison Crockett

B.A. '05

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Allison Crockett is an advocate for early detection of childhood cancer and has worked with physicians and organizations worldwide to improve awareness and diagnostic outcomes. She has secured grant funding and presented nationally and internationally in support of this initiative.

Her work reflects a strong commitment to humanitarian service and public health advocacy.

J. Reuben Clark Law School

Daniel Walker

B.S. '02, J.D. '05

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Daniel Walker is Chairman and CEO of The Pennant Group and a 2005 graduate of the BYU Law School. His leadership reflects innovation, entrepreneurial vision, and a strong commitment to service.

He and his wife, Shera Mae Walker, have demonstrated exceptional support for BYU Law through mentorship, philanthropy, and sustained engagement with students and faculty.

College of Life Sciences

Jeff Stogsdill

B.S. '10, M.S. '12, Ph.D. '17

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Dr. Jeff Stogsdill is a principal scientist at HexenBio whose work focuses on neurological disorders, immunological deficiencies, and aging-related disease. His research leadership has contributed to advances in cell engineering and therapeutic development for conditions including multiple sclerosis, Huntington’s disease, and Alzheimer’s disease.

His career reflects scientific excellence, interdisciplinary collaboration, and a commitment to improving patient outcomes.

College of Nursing

Maria Black

B.S. '92

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Dr. Maria Elena Black is Chief Nursing Officer at Intermountain Health’s Utah Valley Hospital and has built a distinguished career spanning more than three decades in nursing leadership.

She has provided sustained mentorship to BYU nursing students, strengthened clinical partnerships with the College of Nursing, and served as a volunteer practitioner with the Volunteer Care Clinic in Provo. Her professional accomplishments reflect integrity, compassion, and a lifelong commitment to service.

College of Computational, Mathematical and Physical Sciences

Carlos Martins

B.S. '85

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Carlos Martins is founder of Wizard Language Institute, one of the largest language school systems in the world, with more than 3,000 locations serving over one million students annually.

In addition to his entrepreneurial leadership, he has authored several bestselling books and recently completed humanitarian service assisting refugees along the Brazil–Venezuela border. He has also served as a mission president and stake president.

David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies

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