This award recognizes a foundation that has demonstrated an outstanding commitment of philanthropy and community service by providing direct financial support as well as motivating others to take a leadership role in philanthropic activities.

This award recognizes a for-profit business that has demonstrated its outstanding commitment to philanthropy and community service by providing direct financial support, leadership involvement, volunteer participation and commitment of its workforce, and by becoming a role model for other businesses in our community.

Utah nonprofit organizations are fortunate to have many capable, experienced and devoted executives, whose leadership has contributed significantly to their organizations' success.  This new award will be given annually to recognize a nonprofit organization's highest ranking executive (common titles include: Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer or President) who has impacted an organization and the community with exceptional leadership and management skills.  Achievements to keep in mind for your nominee include: quality of leadership, collaboration within the community, and success in meeting their organization's mission.

This award recognizes an outstanding individual, 30 years of age or younger, who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to the promotion of philanthropy and volunteerism through his or her work in the community. This commitment is demonstrated specifically through sustained activity over a period of time. The individual acts as a role model in the community and generates interest in volunteerism in others.

First given in 1994 by the Utah Nonprofits Association to honor Norma Matheson for her long career of volunteer service, this award is given annually to recognize an individual who has contributed significantly to the nonprofit community through his or her volunteer service.