CONGRATULATIONS TO THIS YEAR'S AWARD WINNERS!
The Cottonwood Heights Historic Committee - Since its formation in 2007, the committee has amassed an impressive collection of written documents, oral histories, historic maps, photographs, and more. Their website is an excellent example of how technology can preserve history. As a result of their efforts, neighboring cities have already sought out committee members for guidance in implementing similar projects.
Sharon Johnson - Sharon is the director of Cache County Daughters of Utah Pioneers Museum. As a volunteer director, Sharon has realized her vision to provide dynamic education about all of Cache Valley’s early inhabitants through exhibits, outreach, and special events. She has broadened the museum’s perspective to a panoramic understanding of the cultural and economic changes that have taken place in Cache Valley over the last 165 years. She has implemented museum “best practices” to develop an inclusive, educational experience for visitors while adhering to the statewide Daughters of Utah Pioneers’ mission of preserving and displaying pioneer artifacts.
Tom Owens - Tom Owens has spent more than 30 years and $1 million preserving the property around the Rock Grist Mill. Originally built in 1862 and later abandoned, the mill is one of the most historic buildings in Davis County. Tom has turned down many offers from developers because he wanted to preserve the mill and its land for future generations. In an effort to keep public access to the Mill, Tom recently signed an agreement with Farmington City, which will provide tours of the building and place some of its museum’s objects in the mill. Preservation of nearby open space will expand a park, providing enjoyable public access for all.
Allen Roberts - During his prolific and influential preservation architectural career of more than 50 years, Allen has completed a wide variety of historic building restorations and adaptive reuse innovations on a range of building types throughout Utah. There are many historically significant buildings that would not exist today without his efforts. Some examples of his preservation efforts include: a comprehensive survey of historic Mormon architecture in the state, and helping lead out on the development of historic districts, such as Ogden's Historic 25th Street and Mt. Pleasant’s Main Street Historic District. Allen has served as the lead historic architect on numerous building projects and is often credited as being the founder of Utah’s historic preservation movement.
