The university honored six accomplished Boise State alumni at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala in the fall and at the Homecoming football game on Oct. 2.
“Every year we have the opportunity to acknowledge Boise State alumni who truly deserve these awards,” said Lisa Gardner, executive director of the Boise State Alumni Association. “Each of these recipients demonstrates loyalty, passion, innovation and service in their respective careers, in their communities, and as members of the Bronco family.”
Distinguished Alumni Awards
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Danielle Bennion
CEO and founder, Preventative Health
radiologic science, 1993 -
Soñia Galaviz
teacher, Garfield Elementary School
elementary education, bilingual/ESL, 2002; master’s in education, curriculum and instruction, 2005; doctorate in curriculum and instruction, 2020 -
Zach Higgins
owner, Wright Brothers – The Building Company
construction management, 2009 -
Jim Martin
partner at Hawley Troxell
criminal justice, 1987; juris doctorate, University of Idaho, 1990 -
Brent Moylan
senior vice president and CFO, J.R. Simplot Company
accounting, 1984
Distinguished Alumni Service Award
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Tamara Thompson
partner and director of client services at The Land Group, Inc., Boise State Alumni Association Board of Directors
construction management, 1992
Celebrating Dedicated Broncos
The Distinguished Alumni Award is the highest honor bestowed upon an alumna/alumnus.
Every year, the Alumni Association honors excellence by bestowing a number of awards to alumni with outstanding achievements. These individuals exemplify the loyalty, passion and innovation found in all dedicated Broncos. Honorees are recognized at the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards Gala the night before Homecoming.
Learn more about alumni awards