Professor Danni Larsen will receive the Jesse Madsen Brady Teaching Award, while Professor Kristi Stevens will be presented with the J. Elliot & Maxine Cameron Faculty Service Award. Both honors are considered among the college’s most prestigious faculty recognitions.

The Jesse Madsen Brady Teaching Award celebrates faculty members who demonstrate excellence in the classroom and a strong commitment to helping students succeed. Larsen, an associate professor in the Education and Family Studies Department, has earned a reputation for her engaging teaching style and personal investment in her students.

Known for her passion for early childhood education, Larsen works to connect classroom learning with real-world application. As director of the Little Badgers Early Learning Center, she provides students with valuable hands-on experiences that prepare them for careers working with children and families.

Her work not only benefits students pursuing education and family studies but also serves the broader community through the center’s outreach and support. College officials said her mentorship often continues long after students graduate, leaving a lasting impact on both their personal and professional lives.

The J. Elliot & Maxine Cameron Faculty Service Award recognizes faculty members who have shown exceptional long-term service to the college and surrounding community. Stevens, an assistant professor of communication and a Snow College alum, has spent 26 years contributing to the institution through teaching, leadership, and campus development.

Throughout her career, Stevens has served on numerous committees and held several leadership roles, including Communication Chair, Director of the Communication Lab, and Assistant Provost. Her efforts have helped shape important academic programs and improve opportunities for students across campus.

She also played a key role in developing the college’s prison education program, expanding access to higher education for students in nontraditional circumstances and helping Snow College reach a broader population of learners.

Snow College Provost Michael Austin praised both honorees for their lasting influence on students and the institution.

“Professor Larsen and Professor Stevens are both exceptional faculty members who have changed our students’ lives through their teaching and service,” Austin said. “We are fortunate to have them both at Snow and are thrilled to recognize their efforts with our two most prestigious faculty awards.”

College officials said the awards reflect the essential role faculty play in creating a supportive and transformative educational environment.

Both Larsen and Stevens exemplify Snow College’s mission of providing personalized education that helps students succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Founded in 1888, Snow College serves more than 5,000 students across its campuses in Ephraim and Richfield, along with its learning center in Nephi. The college continues to focus on affordability, personalized instruction, and helping students graduate with less debt while preparing for future careers and opportunities.