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The Heart of a Teacher Award

Teaching and Mentoring

Exemplifying this ideal, great teachers and mentors inspire others through their unwavering dedication, expertise, and genuine care, whether in the classroom or beyond.
Guidelines to Selection
Recipients and Eligibility
Award Items
Guidelines to Selection
Recipients and Eligibility
Award Items
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Guidelines to Selection

Elder Henry B. Eyring highlighted the transformative power of education, stating, "The heart of a great teacher is filled with love—for the Savior, for the subject, and for the student."

Exemplifying this ideal, great teachers and mentors inspire others through their unwavering dedication, expertise, and genuine care, whether in the classroom or beyond. Their influence fosters learning, growth, and lasting impact.

Recipients and Eligibility

2 Administrators and 1 Staff

  • Must be regular ongoing faculty, administrative, or staff employees of BYU-Idaho. (FTE positions)
  • Recipients are eligible to receive one award every 10 years.
All Employee Banquet - Sept 2025

Award Items

  • Cash Award
  • Desktop Trophy
  • Invitation to sit on the stand at the corresponding All Employee Meeting
  • Invitation to sit at the front table at the All Employee Banquet (Fall Meeting)
Past recipients are only eligible for an award every 10 years. Please review this list when nominating an employee for this award.