UNA's Nonprofit Leader Awards recognize the incredible individuals who devote their time and careers to the nonprofit sector. These leaders bring selflessness, dedication, and of course, unrivaled passion to caring for Utah's people, cultures, communities, animals, and environment.
UNA is now accepting nominations for its 2022 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader and Emerging Nonprofit Leader awards. Nominations will be accepted through June 30, 2022. Please submit your nomination through the link below.
Submit Your Nonprofit Leader Nomination
Past Nonprofit Leader Award Winners
UNA Nonprofit Leader Award Winners and their associated organization at time of award recognition:
2021 Emerging Nonprofit Leader
Hope Zitting-Goeckeritz, VOTERISE
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2021 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader
Kristen Mitchell, Youth Futures
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2020 Emerging Nonprofit Leader
Krista Useche, The Family Place
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2020 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader
Jennifer Nuttall, Neighborhood House
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2019 Emerging Nonprofit Leader
Jennie Noren, Mountain West Mother's Milk Bank
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2019 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader
Linda C. Smith, Repertory Dance Theatre
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2018 Emerging Nonprofit Leader
Andrea Himoff, Action Utah
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2018 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader
Heather Chase, The Haven
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2017 Emerging Nonprofit Leader
Kim Correa, The Inn Between
2017 Outstanding Nonprofit Leader
Eric Bjorklund, Utah Youth Village