The Utah Historical Society's annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that have made a significant contribution to history, prehistory or historic preservation in Utah. Whether these efforts are quiet or prominent, they benefit the state's citizens. The Utah Historical Society therefore invites nominations of persons or organizations that have given extraordinary service or completed outstanding projects in Utah archaeology, preservation or history, or in support of one of Utah’s heritage organizations. This project or activity may include research, preservation, education, fundraising, community-based history and public history programs, volunteerism, journalism or other activities.
All projects must be completed within the past two years prior to nomination. Organizational nominations must include description of organization, mission, and programs. Documentation must accompany the form and should include photos of project, exhibits, or visual arts, or copies of articles, books, videos, or scripts. Additionally, nominations may include two letters of support. The letters can come from a community member or another person who was closely aligned to the project or impacted by the work completed and can be as simple as a paragraph describing their interaction with the project.
All nomination materials must be submitted along with nomination. Additional materials not included with nomination submission will not be considered.
Nominations will be accepted until August 31st, 2026.
Incomplete nominations will not be accepted. All award applications will be reviewed by Utah Historical Society staff, and recommendations will be sent to the Board of State History for final selection of award winners.
Awards will be presented at a reception in January 2027.