The Martha Hughes Cannon Award
Who was Martha?
Martha Hughes Cannon was a physician, suffragist, and the first woman elected to a state senate. As a Utah state senator, she championed public health and helped establish Utah’s first state board of health.
To read more about her remarkable life story, visit Better Days 2020
The Martha Hughes Cannon Award is given to women who have gone above and beyond to make an impact on Utah’s political landscape.
In 2023, there are five categories for the award:
Outstanding Impact in the Republican Party
Outstanding Impact in the Democratic Party
Outstanding Impact in Local Government
Exceptional Work in Policy and Advocacy
Lifetime Achievement Award
