2023 Pioneers of Progress

WHEN
Thursday – July 13, 2023
Reception @ 6:30pm
Dinner & Awards @ 7:00pm

SUBMITTING ENTRIES
You have two options for submitting a nomination: (online & paper form – choose one)

NOMINATE ONLINE – Pioneers of Progress Nomination Form.
DOWNLOAD AND PRINT – download and print the nomination form (Word Document).

To submit additional information for this nomination, please email mayre@xmission.com.
If you have questions or would like to attend, please contact:

Margo Ayre
Phone: 801-809-3446
Email: mayre@xmission.com

ELIGIBILITY
Any current Utah resident, regardless of age, can be nominated for a Pioneer of Progress Award. Nomination Procedures:

An individual or group may nominate more than one individual for any category.
Individuals may nominate themselves.
Pertinent supplemental information, not to exceed four (4) pages may be attached to the nomination form.
Judges may request additional information from nominees, nominators or nominating organizations.
The judges’ decision is final. Nomination forms, including all supplemental materials, become the property of The Days of ’47 and will not be returned.
Nominees agree to the use of their names and likeness in publicity connected with The Days of ’47 Pioneers of Progress Awards, including videos, press releases and audio reproductions.

SELECTION CRITERIA
Nominations are judged on the following criteria

Service—The dedication displayed by the nominee in providing service that betters individuals and communities.
Innovation and Industry—The ways in which the nominee has demonstrated vision and hard work in personal and professional roles.
Achievements—How the nominee has produced results that reflect the spirit of Utah’s pioneers.
As part of the annual celebration of Utah’s pioneer heritage, The Days of ’47 Board of Trustees honors modern-day Utahns who perpetuate a legacy of industry and integrity with Pioneers of Progress awards. These awards honor deserving Utahns whose lives and achievements commemorate such virtuous principles of pioneering as faith, courage, industry, integrity and sacrifice; and whose work benefits present and future generations.

CONTACT INFORMATION
“Tickets are limited. For more information or to purchase tickets for the dinner, please contact Margo Ayre at 801-809-3446 or mayre@xmission.com