Fall Celebrations
2023 - βThe Inaugural Martha Hughes Cannon Awardsβ
On Nov 3, 2023, Utah Women Run, at the Hinckley Institute of Politics at the University of Utah, announced the inaugural Martha Hughes Cannon Award recipients and nominees. The awards ceremony recognized women who have made significant contributions to Utahβs political landscape.
The Martha Hughes Cannon Award is named after the first woman elected to a state senate in the United States. Martha Hughes Cannon was an immigrant, a physician, and a suffragist who championed public health. She famously ran against and defeated her husband to win her seat. The award honors women who continue this legacy by striving to do good in their communities and going above and beyond to make an impact on Utahβs political landscape. Learn More.
Award Winners:
Senator Luz Escamilla - Outstanding Impact in the Democratic Party
Allyson Bell, Chief of Staff to Senator Mike Lee - Outstanding Impact in the Republican Party
South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey - Outstanding Impact in Local Government
Nubia PenΜa, Director of the Utah Division of Multicultural Affairs - Exceptional Work in Policy and Advocacy
Lifetime Achievement Award - Becky Edwards
2022 - βNew Name, New Home, Same Mission!β Fall Celebration
On Nov 15, 2022, Utah Women Run celebrated their new home at the Hinckley Institute. Formerly Real Women Run, the organization gathered women from across the political spectrum to recognize their new name and recommit to the mission of engaging more women in civic life.
Becky Edwards and Rebecca Chavez Houck led a keynote speech discussing their personal histories and hopes for the future of UWR.
