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The mission of the BYU-Idaho Alumni  Association

is to preserve and enhance

the "Spirit of Ricks" and help alumni stay  connected

with BYU-Idaho and support  its mission.

Music

Eliza R. Snow Award for the Performing and Visual Arts

Ryan J. Woodward '94

Ryan has made extensive contributions in the animation and film industry, working for such companies as Warner Brothers, Disney, and Columbia Pictures on such well known films as Space Jam,  Quest for Camelot, the Iron Giant, Osmosis Jones, Batman, and Spiderman.  He is currently directing a short film, The Loch, base on a children’s book published by Penny Farthing Press.  Since he graduated from Ricks College, Ryan has continued his studies at BYU and the Academy of Art in San Francisco.  He is currently an assistant professor in the Animation program at BYU.  Most importantly, Ryan and his wife Tiffany are the parents of three little girls:  Camille, Summer, and Indiana.
Past Recipients

2006 Amelia R. Bahr

2005 Blair Buswell

2004 Greg Hansen
2003 Gayleen Clegg Meservey
2002 Dr. Jay L. Slaughter
2001 Gary L. Price
2000 Mary Beth Cooper Cheney
1999 Ronda L. Holm Wood
1998 Chester William Hill
1997 Michael K. Belnap
1996 John and Trudy Bidwell
1995 Clyn d. Barrus
1993 Darwin K. Wolford
1992 Kory L. Katseanes
1991 LaMar and Carol Barrus
1990 Nina B. Wilkins
1989 Clinton Johnson
1989 Walter Whipple Jr.
1988 J. Lynn Benson

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Ryan J. Woodward