Linda Keith of North Logan was recently honored with the Power of Service Award for her outstanding volunteer work, presented by Lt. Governor Spencer J. Cox and UServeUtah at the Utah State Capitol on November 9, 2017. Three years ago, Linda answered the call to help veterans, stepping up as a volunteer driver to take them to medical appointments in …
South Jordan Woman Honored for Extensive Volunteer Service
For more than four decades, Luane Jensen of South Jordan has given hundreds of hours annually in service to community organizations, historical societies, and her church. For her commitment to volunteering, Jensen was recently honored with the Power of Service Award by UServeUtah, the State’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. The award was presented at the Utah State Capitol to …
Celebrating Service: Norma Paramore Receives the Power of Service Award
Norma Paramore has been honored with the Power of Service Award, presented by Commission Chair Debbie Hardy on July 20, 2017. With over 25 years of dedicated service at the Center for Women and Children in Crisis (CWCIC), Norma has been an invaluable asset to our community since the center opened its doors in February 1984. Throughout her time at …
V School Honored with Power of Service Award for Refugee Coding Project
In August 2016, V School was recognized with the UServeUtah Power of Service Award for its exceptional work on the Refugee Coding Project, which provides refugee youth with computer science and coding skills that create pathways to future educational and professional opportunities. The award was presented by Mark Thomas, Chief Deputy of the Lieutenant Governor’s office, UServeUtah Commission Chair Kris …
Honoring a Legacy of Service: Bruce Draper Receives Power of Service Award Posthumously
On May 19, 2016, Mark Thomas of the Lieutenant Governor’s office and UServeUtah presented the Power of Service Award to Bruce Draper at the Utah State Capitol. Though Bruce passed away earlier that year on February 7, his legacy of service lives on, and his wife, Kayelene, accepted the award on his behalf. For the past decade, Bruce Draper had …
Honoring Service: Maggie LaDuca Receives Power of Service Award
In April 2016, Maggie LaDuca of St. George, Utah, was honored with the UServeUtah Power of Service Award. The award was presented by UServeUtah Commissioner Dave Clark and Director LaDawn Stoddard at the Southern Utah Community Impact Summit. Maggie was recognized for her exceptional service as a skills-based volunteer at the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Society, where she has made a …
Uinta Basin Back Country Horsemen Honored with Power of Service Award
On July 16, 2015, the Uinta Basin Back Country Horsemen were honored with the UServeUtah Power of Service Award for their exceptional commitment to community service. The award was presented by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, UServeUtah Commission Chair Chris Bray, and UServeUtah Director LaDawn Stoddard during the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism’s bi-monthly meeting. Gordon Hirschi, the organization’s Public …
Lt. Governor and UServeUtah Honor Ephraim Student with Power of Service Award
On March 19, 2015, Samantha Olsen of Ephraim, Utah, was honored with the UServeUtah Power of Service Award for her exceptional volunteer work. The award was presented during the Utah Commission on Service and Volunteerism’s bi-monthly meeting by Lt. Governor Spencer Cox, UServeUtah Commission Chair Chris Bray, and UServeUtah Director LaDawn Stoddard. As a senior at Manti High School, Samantha …