Compiled & Written by Jodi Becker Kinner
Published in 2015
Updated in 2024
Published in 2015
Updated in 2024
Author's Note
The Utah Association of the Deaf Bulletins
We are thrilled to share that all the Utah Association of the Deaf bulletins, dating back to 1954, have been scanned and uploaded to the Utah Association of the Deaf website. To access them, simply click on the provided link! This monumental task was made possible by the unwavering dedication of Philippe Montalette and Stephen Persinger, who compiled and maintained a file of UAD Bulletins, and the meticulous work of Rob Kerr in scanning the UAD Bulletins.
I've also included detailed information about the Utah Association of the Deaf's prestigious awards, their significance, and past recipients in the following sections. Additionally, you'll find a comprehensive collection of our official logos and their meanings.
I appreciate your interest and time in visiting this webpage to explore our rich history and resources. Thank you for stopping by!
Enjoy!
Jodi Becker Kinner
I've also included detailed information about the Utah Association of the Deaf's prestigious awards, their significance, and past recipients in the following sections. Additionally, you'll find a comprehensive collection of our official logos and their meanings.
I appreciate your interest and time in visiting this webpage to explore our rich history and resources. Thank you for stopping by!
Enjoy!
Jodi Becker Kinner
The Utah Association of the Deaf Awards
I have gone through the hard copy of UAD Bulletins and compiled a list of individuals who have received the President's Award and the Golden Hand Award. However, please note that some names may be missing. Once our UAD Bulletins are digitized and posted to internet archives, I should be able to ensure the accuracy of the data. In the meantime, I have done my best to compile the names and years. I hope you find the information useful.
President's Award
Individuals or organizations that have demonstrated exceptional work or achievements receive the President's Award. The president of the Utah Association of the Deaf makes the final decision. I went through the physical copies of UAD Bulletins and compiled a list of the names of those who have earned the award. Please be aware that we may need to add some names to ensure accuracy. Once we digitize and submit the UAD Bulletins to the website archives, we will be able to ensure data accuracy. I have listed the names and years as best I can.
The Recipients of the President's Award
- Tim Funk, 1987
- Madelaine Perkins, 1991
- John (Jack) F. White, 1991
- Rodney W. Walker, 1991
- Gene D. Stewart, 1991
- W. David Mortensen, 1991
- Barbara Bass, 1993
- Kenneth L. Kinner, 1993
- Jane Bell, 1993
- Lynn Losee, 1993
- W. David Mortensen, 1993
- Mary Sanderson, 1993
- Robert G. Sanderson, 1993
- Shirley H. Platt, 1993
- Ann Thatcher, 1993
- Patricia Walker, 1993
- Lloyd L. Perkins, 1993
- Eleanor McCowan, 2002
- Peter M. Green, 2002
- Rod Fifield Sprint, 2002
- Utah Basketball Team Utah Women’s Camp, 2002
- USDB Academic Bowl Team, 2003
- Joe Zeidner, 2004
- Osmond Crosby, 2004
- Jodi Becker Kinner, 2009
- Valerie G. Kinney, 2011
- Sego Lily Center for the Abused Deaf, 2013
- Adele Sigoda, 2015
- ASL Communication (Interpreter Agency), 2017
- Ronald Nelson, 2019
Golden Hand Award
The Utah Association of the Deaf recognizes individuals or groups that have excelled in their work or accomplishments with the highest honor, the "Golden Hand Award." The Golden Hand Committee decides on the recipient after receiving nominations from the Utah Deaf community. Every two years, the Golden Hand Committee grants this award to an individual or group that has significantly improved the Utah Deaf community.
Although the National Association of the Deaf had previously established the Golden Hand Award, UAD did not do so until 1979. The criteria for this award are as follows:
Although the National Association of the Deaf had previously established the Golden Hand Award, UAD did not do so until 1979. The criteria for this award are as follows:
- Any individual or organization that has made a substantial contribution to improving the Utah Deaf community may be nominated.
- Individuals must not have received pay for volunteer work, and organizations must not have paid individuals to do volunteer work.
- Programs with paid staff may be nominated under an agency, but the extent of salaried activities must be clearly indicated on the nomination statement.
- Volunteer activities must have been performed within the state of Utah.
- Screening committee members may not submit nominations.
- Individuals and groups may submit as many separate nominations as desired.
The Recipients of the Golden Hand Award
- W. David Mortensen, 1979
- Robert G. Sanderson, 1979
- Valerie G. Platt, 1981
- St. Mary Magdalene Club for the Deaf, 1983
- Lloyd L. Perkins, 1985
- Celia May Laramie Baldwin, 1987
- Beth Ann Campbell, 1989
- Peter M. Green, 1991
- Rodney W. Walker, 1993
- Lucy M. Greenwood, 1995
- Robert J. Welsh, 1997
- Mae Wilding Diaz, Jeff J. Allen and UDEAL, 1999
- Barbara A. Bass, 2002
- Dennis R. Platt, 2004
- Sorenson Communications, 2007
- Association of Deaf Children, 2009
- Jodi Becker Kinner, 2013
- Philippe Montalette, 2015
- Marilyn T. Call, 2017
- Joene Nicholaisen, 2017
- Stephanie Lowder Mathis, 2017
- Justin Anderson, 2017
- Michelle Tanner, 2019,
- Joel Coleman, 2019
- Pamela Mower, 2019
- Matt Willahan, 2019
Logos of the
Utah Association of the Deaf
Utah Association of the Deaf
Don Mortensen, a hearing person and brother of W. David Mortensen, designed the logo that the Utah Association for the Deaf has been using since 1975. The UAD board of directors unanimously approved a new logo proposal on June 8, 1975. Rotating arrows in the logo symbolize the UAD's continuous advocacy. Perhaps the choice of blue reflects the colors of the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind from the 1950s. The logo tints one of the arrows a lighter blue to enhance visibility. Additionally, the logo features a beehive that symbolizes the hard work of the organization and its members (UAD Bulletin, June 1975, p. 3; 2005 UAD General Conference Minutes).
The beehive with the bees in the center of the logo is similar to the Utah state seal.
State of Utah Motto
"Industry" officially became the state motto on March 4, 1959. The industry is associated with the symbol of the beehive. The early pioneers had few material resources and, therefore, had to rely on their own industry to survive. The word "industry" appears on both the State Seal and the State Flag.
State of Utah Emblem
The beehive also became the official state emblem on March 4, 1959. Utahns relate the beehive symbol to industry and the pioneer virtues of thrift and perseverance.
In 2009, the UAD emblem underwent a slight modification in celebration of the association's 100th anniversary. The change involved altering the color of the name "Utah Association for the Deaf" from black to white, as depicted in the photo (Valerie Kinney, personal communication, February 19, 2012).
State of Utah Motto
"Industry" officially became the state motto on March 4, 1959. The industry is associated with the symbol of the beehive. The early pioneers had few material resources and, therefore, had to rely on their own industry to survive. The word "industry" appears on both the State Seal and the State Flag.
State of Utah Emblem
The beehive also became the official state emblem on March 4, 1959. Utahns relate the beehive symbol to industry and the pioneer virtues of thrift and perseverance.
In 2009, the UAD emblem underwent a slight modification in celebration of the association's 100th anniversary. The change involved altering the color of the name "Utah Association for the Deaf" from black to white, as depicted in the photo (Valerie Kinney, personal communication, February 19, 2012).
After watching the vlog of California School for the Deaf, Fremont, which showcased their new symbol designed by a Deaf person with the help of the local Deaf community's ideas, the Utah Association of the Deaf decided to allow Utah's Deaf artists to design their logo.
Several Deaf individuals had also approached UAD, expressing their desire for a Deaf person to design the logo. Deaf artist James Smith unveiled the new logo at the 2013 Utah Association of the Deaf conference. Ellen O'Hara chaired a logo election, and the UAD Board and its members selected him as a finalist.
James Smith's objective while designing the logo was to: "With the sun rising over the Wasatch front, UAD welcomes the second century with ambition and passion, continuing the legacy of excellence as it has been since 1909."
Several Deaf individuals had also approached UAD, expressing their desire for a Deaf person to design the logo. Deaf artist James Smith unveiled the new logo at the 2013 Utah Association of the Deaf conference. Ellen O'Hara chaired a logo election, and the UAD Board and its members selected him as a finalist.
James Smith's objective while designing the logo was to: "With the sun rising over the Wasatch front, UAD welcomes the second century with ambition and passion, continuing the legacy of excellence as it has been since 1909."
Over time, members of the Utah Deaf community expressed their interest in having a new logo that could accurately represent their community to the UAD Board members. As a result, UAD decided to create and release a new logo at the same time as the launch of their new website. After conducting several surveys, UAD members unanimously agreed on the "Delicate Arch" logo as the most suitable representation of Utah. The "Delicate Arch" is the most famous arch in Utah's Arches National Park, also known as "Bridges." The UAD Board also considered the "Delicate Arch" logo an excellent choice to represent UAD's role as a "bridge" for the Deaf community to come together, advocate for their needs, and educate others about their culture and language.
Brandon Bowden, a Deaf artist and member of the UAD Board, designed the new logo, which was unveiled at the 2019 UAD Conference (Pamela Mower, personal communication, September 23, 2019).
Brandon Bowden, a Deaf artist and member of the UAD Board, designed the new logo, which was unveiled at the 2019 UAD Conference (Pamela Mower, personal communication, September 23, 2019).
Issues with the design and formatting of the Utah Association of the Deaf logo arose during UAD President Kim Lucas' tenure. For instance, upon close examination, one corner of the state line in the logo did not link, and the vertical writing of the association's name made it difficult to read.
As a mark of respect for the previous administration's efforts, the UAD Board decided to hold off unveiling the new logo until the 2021 UAD Conference.
President Lucas at UAD presented numerous versions of the new logo to the board, making significant changes to each. Furthermore, the board acknowledged that the previous logo's arch symbol could not fully represent Utah due to its location in the south-central part of the state. The board conducted extensive searches and decided that the image of mountains best suited the concept. The board unanimously voted for it to be the replacement after making several changes to the font and adding the line "Est. 1909" to the logo.
The logo was officially introduced at the 2021 Utah Association of the Deaf Conference, drawing much attention and admiration. Many people expressed an interest in purchasing t-shirts bearing the new logo. The entire board worked collaboratively to design the logo, with Ben Smith putting it all together at the end (Martin Price, personal communication, February 16, 2022).
As a mark of respect for the previous administration's efforts, the UAD Board decided to hold off unveiling the new logo until the 2021 UAD Conference.
President Lucas at UAD presented numerous versions of the new logo to the board, making significant changes to each. Furthermore, the board acknowledged that the previous logo's arch symbol could not fully represent Utah due to its location in the south-central part of the state. The board conducted extensive searches and decided that the image of mountains best suited the concept. The board unanimously voted for it to be the replacement after making several changes to the font and adding the line "Est. 1909" to the logo.
The logo was officially introduced at the 2021 Utah Association of the Deaf Conference, drawing much attention and admiration. Many people expressed an interest in purchasing t-shirts bearing the new logo. The entire board worked collaboratively to design the logo, with Ben Smith putting it all together at the end (Martin Price, personal communication, February 16, 2022).