Joyce University's Ann Johnson Honored with Utah Business HR Achievement Award
SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences is proud to announce that Ann Johnson, Vice President of People & Culture, has been recognized for her exceptional contributions to workplace culture, employee engagement, and organizational leadership as a 2025 Utah Business HR Achievement Award recipient.
The HR Achievement Awards, presented annually by Utah Business, celebrate HR professionals who go above and beyond to create workplaces where employees thrive. Johnson was selected for her transformational leadership in modernizing HR operations, championing employee well-being, and driving a culture of learning and growth at Joyce University.
'Ann has been a catalyst for change at Joyce University,' said Joyce University interim President and CEO Joshua Knotts. 'Her ability to create an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and empowered has made our workplace culture one of the most special aspects of Joyce and something that sets us apart. This recognition is well deserved.'
Since joining Joyce University, Ann has implemented engagement-focused initiatives such as the Leadership Academy, self-directed PTO program, enhanced onboarding for remote employees, and data-driven retention strategies. She has also facilitated the expansion of employee benefits, introduced wellness initiatives, and strengthened leadership development efforts, ensuring the university remains a top workplace in higher education, garnering local and national recognition.
'I am deeply honored to receive this award from Utah Business,' said Johnson. 'At Joyce University, we are committed to creating an environment where faculty and staff can grow, thrive, and make a lasting impact in healthcare education.'
Ann was honored at the Utah Business HR Achievement Awards ceremony on April 30 at the University of Utah David Eccles School of Business.
For more information on Joyce University and its innovative nursing and health science programs, visit Joyce.edu.
ABOUT JOYCE UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1979, Joyce University of Nursing and Health Sciences' mission is to prepare students to serve as competent professionals, to advance their careers, and to pursue lifelong learning. Located in Draper, Utah, Joyce University is proud to have helped thousands of students across the US graduate and launch lasting healthcare careers. With a recent expansion of its pre-licensure programs to select regional locations, including Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, and Wisconsin, Joyce University's expansion enables aspiring nurses in these regions to access the same high-quality education and opportunities that have defined the institution for decades. Join them as they continue to shape the future of healthcare, one student at a time.
Joyce University is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) and programmatically accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) for the Associate of Science in Nursing degree program and by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and Master of Science in Nursing degree programs.
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