BYU–HAWAII ALUMNI AWARDS

The Alumni Awards recognize outstanding BYU–Hawaii alumni who are fulfilling President David O. McKay's prophecy to "influence for good", "establish peace internationally" and serve as "genuine gold "leaders who cannot be "bought or sold". Alumni awards are given to those who have provided outstanding leadership to their families, communities, professions, or the Church.

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As a young man, Elder Jui Chang Juan served as a full-time missionary in Taiwan. “I was challenged by my stake and mission presidents to graduate from BYU–Hawaii and return to Taiwan because my country needed me. Because I followed this counsel, I was blessed. I was able to use the skills I gained at BYU–Hawaii to bless the lives of many Taiwanese people.” While in school, Elder Juan and his wife were blessed with twin boys who would later join the ranks of BYU–Hawaii alumni as well. Of his university experience, Elder Juan says, “My desire was to learn English so that I could hear the Prophet’s voice directly rather than through translation.”

Joseph Sybrowsky began his first year at BYU–Hawaii after he served as a full-time missionary in Brazil. While he was attending school he met his wife Shauna and they were married in the San Diego Temple on July 22, 2006. They have been blessed with two little boys, Jackson Paul and Joseph McKay who was named after President McKay. Joseph and his family live in Rexburg, Idaho, where Joseph works as the General Manager of SpringHill Suites, part of the Marriott family of hotels. In a short period of time, he has received many awards...