Each award recipient offers a model for meeting the challenges of preservation that others can draw on in their own endeavors. As a group, the recipients represent the many and varied ways preservation is accomplished in our communities. They include the loving renovation of local landmarks, exciting adaptive use projects, dedicated homeowners, creative partnerships, models of wise stewardship, and innovative technologies.

Utah Heritage Foundation congratulates all of the award recipients and thanks them for their contributions to preserving Utah's architectural heritage.

On November 1, over 240 Utah Heritage Foundation members and friends enjoyed an exciting evening at the University of Utah's Fort Douglas Heritage Commons. The event began with a reception at the historic Fort Douglas Officers' Club. Guests enjoyed hors d'oeuvres and then ventured out into the chilly night to tour the renovated Fort Douglas Post Chapel and Commander's Residence.

Following the reception, guests gathered in the restored Post Theater for the Heritage Awards Ceremony. Anne Racer, Director of University of Utah Facilities Planning, offered a brief overview of the university's efforts to create a world-class student living environment at Fort Douglas. Then KTVX news anchor Chris Vanocur conducted the ceremony recognizing the achievements of the 12 Heritage Award recipients.

UHF sincerely thanks the sponsors of the 2002 Heritage Awards Ceremony: American Express Centurion Bank, Capitol Restoration Group - VCBO Architecture, MJSA Architecture, & Schooley Caldwell Associates, Cooper Roberts Simonsen Architects, Salt Lake City Zoo, Arts & Parks Fund, Salt Lake Magazine, EMA Architects, and Zions Bank. We also owe a special debt of gratitude to UHF's Special Events Committee for organizing this wonderful event.