The Community Foundation of Utah has, for the sixth year, recognized fifty individuals who are making a measurable – but often unsung – difference in the lives of Utahns.
Called the ‘Enlightened 50’, or E-50, members were nominated by members of the community. Each of the nominees then selected five fellow nominees, and the top fifty were inducted into this expanding network at a reception held in their honor at Church and State on July 15th. The 2015 ‘E-50’ includes individuals from all parts of Utah (from Logan to Moab) and all walks of life, who share one thing: a commitment to the common good.
“We are delighted to bring together these extraordinary people who, each in their own way, are committed to the future of our state and its residents,” said Alex Eaton, the Executive Director for the Community Foundation of Utah.
This year’s winners from across Utah include public servants and elected officials, nonprofit and business leaders, scientists and artists, educators and entrepreneurs. The criteria for this recognition are:
– An innovator – pioneering original and sustainable approaches to the critical issues facing our state and its people
– A builder – committed to community engagement and the common good
– A visionary – most likely to make a profound mark on Utah’s quality of life
The 2015 E-50
Adrienne Cachelin, University of Utah
Alejandro Mora, UCLR – Utah Coalition of La Raza
Amy Stocks, Youth Rock Camp Moab and Moab Pride
Angela Romero, House District 26, Utah Legislature
Anna Brower, ACLU of Utah
Robert M. Graham, George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
Charlotte Fife-Jepperson, West View Media
Chris Lezama, Epicenter
Coleman Riedesel, BUG Farms (Backyard Urban Gardens)
Curt Allen, Agilix
Dan Adams, CIT Bank
Derek Kitchen, Laziz Foods
Felicia Baca, Utah Arts and Museums
Forrest Crawford, Weber State
Fraser Nelson, Salt Lake County Mayor’s Office
Fred Adams, Utah Shakespeare Festival
Genevieve Atwood, Earth Science Education
Ingrid Griffee, Utah Moms for Clean Air
Jane Beckwith, Topaz Museum
Jennifer Godfrey, Salt Lake Community Action Program and Head Start
JoAnn Seghini, Midvale City
Jon Pierpont, Department of Workforce Services
Jose Enriquez, Latinos In Action (LIA)
Joseph Carbone, Eye Care 4 Kids
Julie Buchholz, GE Capital Bank
Karla VanderZanden, Canyonlands Field Institute
Karrie Galloway, Planned Parenthood Association of Utah
Kenneth Crossley, engAGE Utah
Kim Correa, The INN Between
Liza Springmeyer, Ronald McDonald House Charities
Maria Sykes, Epicenter
Mayra Cedano, Communities United / Comunidades Unidas
Michael Iverson, Central City Neighborhood Council
Patrice Arent, Utah House of Representatives Democratic Caucus Manager
Patty Mazzoni, Salt Lake Community Action Program and Head Start
Rhiana Medina, Moab Valley Multicultural Center
Richard Starley, Utah Senior Village
Robert "Archie" Archuleta, Coalition of la Raza
Ronnie Daniel, Alzheimer's Association
Sherry Ferrin, Artist
Sheryl Gillilan, Art Access
Sophia Nicholas, HEAL Utah
Stephanie Dahlstrom, Utah State University
Thierry Fischer, Utah Symphony
Tim Savage, Salt Lake Community Action Program & Head Start
Troy Williams, Equality Utah
Turner C. Bitton, Equality Utah
Weston Clark, Leader in Equity
Returning 2015 E-50
A. Scott Anderson, Zions Bank
Brian Moench, Utah Physicians for a Healthy Utah
Crystal Young-Otterstrom, Utah Cultural Alliance
Derek Dyer, Utah Arts Alliance
Diane Stewart, DS Stewart Foundation
Donna Weinholtz, Weinholtz Foundation
Jim Dabakis, Utah State Government
Lloyd Pendleton, Homeless Task Force
Matt Pacenza, HEAL Utah
Matthew Holland, Utah Valley University
Mayor Ralph Becker, Salt Lake City
