Compiled & Written by Jodi Becker Kinner
Published in 2015
Updated in 2024
Published in 2015
Updated in 2024
Utah Association of the Deaf Bulletins
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. You can view them by clicking the link provided here!. Rob Kerr deserves credit for scanning the UAD Bulletins, while Philippe Montalette and Stephen Persinger should be commended for compiling and maintaining a file of UAD Bulletins. Enjoy reading through them!
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
The President's Award is given to individuals or organizations who have demonstrated exceptional work or achievements. The final decision is made by the president of the Utah Association of the Deaf. I have gone through the physical copies of UAD Bulletins and compiled a list of names of those who have earned the award. Please note that some names may need to be added for accuracy. We will be able to ensure data accuracy once the UAD Bulletins are digitized and submitted to the website archives. I have listed the names and years to the best of my ability. Have fun with it!
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. This award is given every two years to an individual or group that has made a significant contribution to the betterment of the Utah Deaf community.
Although the National Association of the Deaf had established the Golden Hand Award in the past, UAD did not do so until 1979. The criteria for this award are as follows:
Although the National Association of the Deaf had established the Golden Hand Award in the past, 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
Logo of the Utah Association of the Deaf
The Utah Association for the Deaf has been using the same logo since 1975, which was designed by Don Mortensen (a hearing person), the brother of W. David Mortensen. On June 8, 1975, a new logo was proposed to the UAD board of directors and was unanimously approved. The logo consists of rotating arrows that symbolize the ongoing continuation of the UAD. The color blue was chosen, possibly to reflect the colors of the Utah School for the Deaf and Blind from the 1950s. One of the arrows is tinted in a lighter blue for 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. At the 2013 UAD conference, the new logo, designed by Deaf artist James Smith, was unveiled. The UAD Board and its members chose him as a finalist after a logo election chaired by Ellen O'Hara.
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 in 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. At the 2013 UAD conference, the new logo, designed by Deaf artist James Smith, was unveiled. The UAD Board and its members chose him as a finalist after a logo election chaired by Ellen O'Hara.
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 in 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).
During UAD President Kim Lucas' tenure, the Utah Association of the Deaf logo was discussed due to issues with its design and formatting. For instance, one of the corners of the state line in the logo was not linked when examined closely, and the association's name was not easily readable due to its vertical writing.
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.
Numerous versions of the new logo were presented to the board during President Lucas' time at UAD, with significant changes being made to each. Furthermore, the board recognized that the arch symbol in the previous logo was limited in representing all of Utah since it was located in the south-central part of the state. After extensive searching, it was 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 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.
Numerous versions of the new logo were presented to the board during President Lucas' time at UAD, with significant changes being made to each. Furthermore, the board recognized that the arch symbol in the previous logo was limited in representing all of Utah since it was located in the south-central part of the state. After extensive searching, it was 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 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).