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UEA Honor Roll Award

The UEA Honor Roll Award celebrates trailblazers and game-changers in public education, spotlighting exceptional contributions from legislators, media influencers, businesses, organizations, parents, and non-teaching individuals who have left an indelible mark on learning in Utah.

Nominations for the 2026 UEA Honor Roll Award have closed.

The UEA encourages, supports, and celebrates the nomination of Black, Latin-/o/a/@/e/x, Asian American, Indigenous and Pacific Islander educators, as well as LGBTQIA+ educators, veterans, people living with disabilities, and other educators with lived experience as part of marginalized communities.

Eligibility

  • The nominee must have provided outstanding service to education, including but not limited to legislators, media members, businesses, organizations, parents and other individuals not currently in a teaching position.
  • Individuals or groups wishing to nominate an honoree may develop a file of documents substantiating the nomination to accompany the nomination form.
  • Provide a black and white or color photo.
  • Nominators must be UEA members.

If you have questions, please contact [email protected]. 

Selection

The UEA Board of Directors carefully considers the award nominees. The awards are presented at the Superstars in Education banquet.

Previous Winners

2025: Destiny DeHerrera, Social Worker at Ogden School District

2024: Jack Tidrow, President of the Professional Firefighters of Utah 

2023 UEA Honor Roll Award Winner: Karthik Nadesan, Attorney at Nadesan Beck

2022 UEA Honor Roll Award Winner: Utah PTA

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