In light of current and anticipated circumstances of the Covid-19 Pandemic, all events of the annual Days of '47 Pioneer Day Celebration scheduled for July 2020 will be postponed until July 2021 -- including the Parade, Rodeo, Pioneers of Progress Dinner, Sunrise Service, Royalty Pageant, and Pops Concert.

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The Pioneers of Progress Awards were instituted in 1995 to recognize service and achievement in modern-day pioneering. These awards honor those who continue Utah’s rich heritage of vision, industry, integrity, sacrifice and courage. Honorees are selected in the following categories:

Science & Technology
Education
Business & Enterprise
Health & Humanitarian Assistance
Sportsmanship & Athletics
Historic & Creative Arts
Legacy (posthumous)