Utah Housing Coalition Awards Dinner
Utah Housing Coalition Awards Dinner
Celebrating Leadership, Innovation, and Impact!
April 29, 2026 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Join us for an inspiring evening as we recognize exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication across Utah’s affordable housing community. For the first time, this annual celebration is being held as a dinner—creating space for a fun, uplifting night of connection, reflection, and recognition of those working to build a more equitable and sustainable housing future.
✨ This event is officially SOLD OUT. We are incredibly grateful for the overwhelming support from our community.
This year, our goal is to raise $70,000 to advance our mission. Funds will support the hiring of a bilingual staff member, expanding statewide tenant and landlord education, strengthening outreach, and deepening our impact in communities across Utah. Through education, advocacy, and strong community partnerships, the Utah Housing Coalition is dedicated to ensuring every Utahn has a safe, stable, and affordable place to call home. With your support, we continue moving this vision forward—one family, one neighborhood, and one policy at a time.
📅 Event Details
📅 April 29, 2026
⏰ 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Salt Lake City Marriott University Park
👗 Dress Code: Semi-Formal
🚗 Parking: On-site at the Marriott. Please scan a parking QR code upon arrival and use validation code HOUSE. Carpooling is recommended.
Program Includes: Dinner, silent auction, statewide housing updates, and awards ceremony
🏆 2026 Award Winners
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John (Jack) Gallivan Legacy Award: Wayne Niederhauser
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Person of the Year: Gail Miller
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Member of the Year: Community Development Corporation of Utah
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Agency of the Year: Housing Authority of Salt Lake City
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Service Provider of the Year: Camille Bowen (DHHS)
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Housing Leader on the Hill: Representative Melissa Garff Ballard
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Housing Stability & Solutions Award: Mountain Mediation Center
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Green Project of the Year: EngineHouse Apartments – Park City Municipal Corporation and JFisher
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Rural Project of the Year: Valley West Apartments – B3 Real Estate Holdings, LLC
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Urban Project of the Year: SPARK – Brinshore
Foundation Sponsor
Habitat for Humanity Salt Lake
Community Sponsors
Housing Connect
Key Bank
Afforda
First Step House
Salt Lake City Housing Stability Division
Rocky Mountain Community Reinvestment Group
Utah Community Action
Rental Housing Association of Utah
Nonprofit Sponsorship
Ruff Haven
Mountain Mediation
USU Department of Social Work & Transforming Communities Institute