2025 Winners
The Presidential Innovation Awards at Boise State recognize excellence in innovation from across campus. Awards celebrate creating a culture of innovation, imaginative approaches to problem-solving, and evidence of experimentation and a growth mindset.
Faculty Winner
Jennie Myers
Jennie Myers is a clinical assistant professor in the College of Innovation and Design. Her AI-Prompted Personalized Experiential Learning (APPEL) Framework is an innovative way to integrate AI into higher education. Rather than relying on AI for quick answers or static lesson planning, APPEL immerses students in realistic, profession-specific challenges.
Student Winner
Nicholas Lloyd
Nicholas Lloyd is the 2025 student innovation award winner. Lloyd exemplifies leadership and innovation at Boise State University, driving impactful initiatives like Feed The Funnel and record-breaking scholarship advocacy, while empowering others through mentorship and service to create lasting change for the campus community and beyond.
Staff Winners
Clinical Leadership Team
The Clinical Leadership Team in the School of Nursing are the 2025 awardees: Brittany Watson, Theresa Grace, Candice Johnson, Rachael Bledsoe and Kaylin Holmquist
The Clinical Leadership Team in the School of Nursing developed an integrated suite of digital tools and processes that have transformed how clinical placements and student compliance are managed. Their innovation has significantly reduced non-compliance rates, increased administrative efficiency, and supported a 25% expansion in student capacity—all while streamlining coordination with over 45 local clinical partners and creating a more efficient, student-centered process.
Read more about the team on the nursing website.
Call for Nominations
Each winter, Boise State invites nominations for individuals or teams demonstrating exceptional innovation. The Presidential Innovation Awards honor those who drive groundbreaking ideas and solutions across the university. These awards celebrate:
- Creating a culture of innovation
- Creative efforts that lead to success and well-being
- Imaginative approaches to problem-solving
- Evidence of experimentation and growth mindset
Award Details
- There may be multiple awards
- Winners receive $1,000 cash award
- Work spotlighted at the Employee Recognition Breakfast
- Winner portraits will be posted on the “Innovators Wall of Fame” in CI+D
Nomination Process
Faculty, staff, administrators, and students may be nominated for the Presidential Innovation Award. Self nominations and team nominations are accepted. Any innovation developed/implemented in the last three years is eligible.