The BYU Marriott School of Business honored selected faculty and staff at its April 2026 awards ceremony for their impact in exemplifying BYU Marriott’s mission, vision, and values in both classroom and administrative work.
Brigitte Madrian, dean of BYU Marriott, conducted the event. “At the conclusion of this sesquicentennial anniversary year, it seems appropriate to recognize the many efforts of our entire BYU Marriott community to develop Christlike leaders who will transform the world as beacons of the Savior’s light,” she said. “This is a wonderful occasion to recognize faculty and staff who will be receiving college awards.”
The 2026 Outstanding Faculty Award was presented to Bonnie Anderson, the IB and Eleanor Romney Professor of Information Systems. At BYU Marriott, she has served as associate dean of faculty and research, chair of the Department of Information Systems, and director of the MISM program. At BYU, she has been cochair of the Faculty Advisory Council, has served as president of the Faculty Women’s Association, and is the academic liaison to the Office of Information Technology. She is also currently on the board of the Women Tech Council. Before her career with BYU Marriott, Anderson received a bachelor’s and master’s degree in accounting from BYU Marriott as well as a master’s degree and PhD from Carnegie Mellon University.
Ashley Bell, an undergraduate advisement academic advisor, received the 2026 Outstanding Staff Award. In her role, Bell helps students navigate the academic, personal, and professional decisions that shape their university experience. Bell graduated from BYU with a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and discovered a love for mentoring and counseling students in higher education, which eventually led her to BYU Marriott.
In addition to the Outstanding Staff and Faculty Awards, a group of BYU Marriott faculty and staff received Impact Awards for their embodiment of the BYU Marriott values—faith in Christ, respect for all, integrity in action, and excellence—or for exemplifying the college’s guiding principle, centered on students.
The Faith in Christ Award was given to Bill Tayler, the Robert J. Smith Professor in the School of Accountancy and director of the BYU Marriott Healthcare Leadership Collaborative while Pattie Shumway, the experience design and management business manager, received the Integrity in Action Award. Two employees received the Respect for All Award: Katie Boyle, scholarships coordinator in the Deans Office; and Cody Reeves, associate professor of organizational behavior and human resources.
Bronson Argyle, associate professor of finance, received the Excellence in Teaching Award. The Excellence in Management Award was presented to Stephanie Bentley, senior public relations and communications manager in the marketing, communications, and technology office. Bruce Money, Fred Meyer Professor of Marketing and International Business, received the Excellence in Experiential Learning Award. Eric Vernon, an adjunct professor for the Romney Institute of Public Service and Ethics, received the Excellence in Adjunct Teaching Award. The Excellence in Research Award was presented to Trent Williams, associate professor of entrepreneurship. MBA Program Director and Lee Tom Perry Distinguished Fellow Daniel Snow was presented with the Centered on Students Award.
About BYU Marriott
The BYU Marriott School of Business aspires to transform the world through Christlike leadership by developing leaders of faith, intellect, and character. Named for benefactors J. Willard and Alice S. Marriott, the school is located at Brigham Young University. BYU Marriott has four graduate and ten undergraduate programs with an enrollment of approximately 4,400 students.