Emily Ashmead
Safe Kids Utah
May 6, 2019 Almost 1 million children around the globe die each year due to preventable injuries. These numbers are unacceptable and Safe Kids Worldwide is doing something about it. Through their extensive network of local coalitions and partners, they help communities keep their children safe.5 years ago
Alex Barlow, North Sampete High School
The following was submitted by Jamie Navarrete. “North Sanpete High School incorporates 9th to 12th grade students from all the towns in the northern half of Sanpete County. This is a widespread community of mostly low income working class families. The school doesn’t have much money so many of the teachers have several roles. Alex […]5 years ago
KSL Contest Rules
Read the full contest rules for those hosted on KSL and its affiliates. Includes limitations, disqualifications, exceptions and more.5 years ago
Timothy McNeil, Corner Canyon High School
The following was submitted by Kristin Carter. “I want to send this application in for a teacher at Corner Canyon High School . Mr McNeil is an art, wood working teacher at Corner Canyon High School. Mr McNeil is a teacher that goes beyond helping his students. He fosters hard work, creativity, independence, confidence, and […]5 years ago
Community Gardens
Did you know gardening can reduce your risk for Dementia? That’s not the only thing gardening is good for either. It’s a great way to enjoy fresh air, get active, and boost your mood. Gardening can be enjoyed by all, whether you’re 8 or 80, it’s a great hobby anyone can add to their routine. […]5 years ago
Heather White, Hawthorn Academy
The following was submitted by Kelli Vorwaller. “I have a son that was born with mild cerebral palsy. Although he has some physical limitations, His challenges are mostly academic. McKay is a very sweet boy and tries very hard to please everyone. He is in 4th grade and has become aware of his short comings […]5 years ago
Going Paperless
Clutter around the house often makes for a more disorganized and unproductive life. More and more people are starting to realize that paper is an expensive and inefficient way to manage their information. Going paperless can protect you from identify theft, help you to declutter, improve organization, and allow you to access your bills and […]5 years ago
Erin Teuscher, Herriman high school
The following was submitted by Alexia Arredondo. “Walking into my senior year I decided to challenge myself with a concurrent enrollment English class. I have struggled as a writer over my years as a student and this was a challenge that I feared. Meeting my new teacher made me feel comfortable in the class and gave me […]5 years ago
Ivory Homes- Planting Trees
Trees are essential to life because they create the very air we breathe and filter air pollution. Ivory Homes has generously committed to donate and plant 30,000 trees in Utah to improve air quality and protect our quality of life. Trees provide economic benefit by providing shade for your house that reduces heating and cooling […]5 years ago
Marie Miller, Wooddruff Elementary
The following was submitted by Nicole Izatt. “Teachers can make or break a child’s love for learning. They are so much more than someone teaching math or English, they become part of our “village”. As parents we hope and pray our kids are doing well and are accepted at school. We hope that the teacher […]5 years ago
GREENbike
Bike share systems have a positive impact on cities and those who utilize the service. These systems provide an active transportation option to get to work, the coffee shop, or ride around the city with your friends, without needing to own a bike. GREENbike, Salt Lake City’s non-profit bike share system, is determined to make […]5 years ago
Utah Foster Care
In Utah, over 2,900 children are waiting for adoption while in foster care. Many of them will be in foster care for about 12 months. Families who decide to foster have a unique opportunity to provide support and mentor these children while they wait to return home or find their forever family. Utah Foster Care […]5 years ago
Hailey Oswald, Brookhaven Elementary
The following was submitted by Kira Weight. “Last year, after nearly five years of paperwork and waiting, our family finalized the adoption of our little girl, Lucy. Lucy is adopted from Liberia, West Africa. She came to the US at ten years old, with a limited formal education. Lucy knew about 30 sight words and no phonetics, […]5 years ago
Matt Mullen, Mount Ogden Junior High
The following was submitted by Jessica Baxter. “Mr. Mullen is an exemplary teacher. Mr. Mullen is our engineering and Project Lead the Way teacher. This is an extremely hard position to fill, and we were so lucky when Mr. Mullen took a job here at Mt. Ogden. He has turned a struggling program around. Students […]5 years ago
Utah Down Syndrome Foundation
Down syndrome affects individuals and families all over the world, and 1 in 700 babies in the United States each year. Those with Down syndrome are born with an extra full or partial copy of chromosome 21. This extra genetic material can cause developmental delays in physical, intellectual, and language development, but this doesn’t stop […]5 years ago
Doug Jolley, Westfield Elementary
The following was submitted by Dan Peay. “School year 2017-2018 Mr. Jolley changed a rowdy class of diverse 6th graders into “Learning Team.” My daughter Tova, came home from the first day of 6th grade. She was anxious; I was anxious about her teacher. Tova said, “He says as of today, we are all employee’s […]5 years ago
Utah County Children’s Justice Center
Did you know that one in five kids in Utah will be sexually abused before the age of 18? When this is reported, traditionally, an investigation of the abuse requires multiple interviews by police, social services, medical personnel, and more. The Utah County Children’s Justice Center aims to change this with their homelike facility that […]5 years ago
SaraJo Martin, Foothills Elementary
The following was submitted by Sarisha Martin. “My mom, SaraJo Martin, has been dedicated to teaching Utah students for 35+ years. She has touched so many lives, and worked from sun up til sun down to emsure her students get the most out of her class. Mrs. Martin started teaching 3rd grade at Riley Elementary, in Salt […]5 years ago
Intermountain Healthcare- Mammography
A mammogram can be used to check for breast cancer in women who have no signs of symptoms of the disease. It is the leading cause of female cancer death in Utah. But did you know, Utah is among the lowest in the nation for mammography screening? Making it a part of your preventive care […]5 years ago
Tara Porath, Matheson Junior High
The following was submitted by Joseph Porath. “Now this nomination is coming from Tara’s husband which is a little bias, but I feel most qualified to share why I feel she deserves to be nominated. Tara wakes up every morning around 5:30AM to get ready for school. She takes the time to get her two […]5 years ago
Volunteer with Utah Gives Back!
Join our free tree initiative and let us know where Ivory Green should plant trees.5 years ago
Cindy Smith, Hayden Peak Elementary
The following was submitted by David Butler. “I would like to nominate Cindy Smith for the Teacher Feature Award. She is a loving teacher that gets results! Her students love and respect her. She has high standards and expects each of her students to excel and they do. Cindy’s students have consistently shown incredible growth […]5 years ago
Utah Community & Refugee Partnership Center
Every day, all over the world, people make one of the most difficult decisions in their lives: to leave their homes in search of a safe and better life. Some people leave to get a job or education, others are forced to flee because of persecution or human rights violations. Once they leave, they need […]5 years ago
