Marriott School Staff Member Honored at University Conference

PROVO, Utah – Sep 03, 2014 – Heather Chewning, a program coordinator at the Marriott School of Management, received the President’s Appreciation Award at Brigham Young University’s annual University Conference on August 27.

The award is presented annually to staff and administrative personnel for exceptional service, creativity and competence. Chewning, who has worked as a program coordinator in the Romney Institute of Public Management for six years, was among eight recipients of the award.

“Heather is a big-picture thinker,” says Jeff Thompson, director of the Romney Institute. “While she provides outstanding administrative support, she also provides leadership in our department. Her commitment to students and the health of the program makes her an extremely valuable asset.”

Chewning received her MPA in 2008 and completed the Executive MBA program in 2014, both from the Marriott School. As program coordinator for the Romney Institute, she oversees budgets, hiring and events. She was nominated by Thompson and other faculty and staff members for her ability to run the program efficiently while serving those around her.

“It’s a true honor to receive this award,” Chewning says. “I love being a part of the Romney Institute. You couldn’t find a better place to work.”

The Marriott School is located at Brigham Young University, the largest privately owned, church-sponsored university in the United States. The school has nationally recognized programs in accounting, business management, public management, information systems, and entrepreneurship. The school’s mission is to prepare men and women of faith, character and professional ability for positions of leadership throughout the world. Approximately 3,000 students are enrolled in the Marriott School’s graduate and undergraduate programs.