Pioneers of Progress

Click here for 2012 Pioneers of Progress Nomination Information
 

Pioneers of Progress Awards and Dinner

Announcing a gala banquet honoring our 2012 awardees.

July 11, 2012: 6:30 p.m. Reception and 7:00 p.m. Dinner

Little America Hotel
500 South Main Street
Salt Lake City

Presented by KUTV 2News, Zions Bank and Salt Lake County Zoo Arts & Parks

As part of its celebration of Utah’s pioneer heritage, The Days of ’47 will honor modern-day Utahns as Pioneers of Progress in 2012. The tradition of granting these awards began in 1995 and has continued to recognize outstanding individuals whose lives exemplify the pioneer legacy of industry and integrity and whose works benefit present and future generations.  The selection process has concluded and an announcement will be forthcoming regarding our 2012 awardees.

Please check with us soon because the nomination deadline for 2012 nominees will be January 20, 2012!  If you have a special person in mind, please visit the Pioneers of Progress Nomination page to learn more about the nomination process, requirements and to submit your nomination.

Award recipients are first nominated by their fellow Utah citizens then selected by the Pioneers of Progress Awards Committee. The nomination process for 2012 will end on January 20, 2012. 

For other information and tickets, please contact Margo Ayre, Pioneers of Progress chair, at mayre@xmission.com.