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Thursday, April 10th at 7:00p.m. at Eccles Mainstage Theatre

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 TRAILBLAZER AWARDS

Utah Tech’s Biggest Night Just Got Even Bigger! For the 2025 Trailblazer Awards event, the nine “Distinguished Faculty Awards” and four “Outstanding Staff Awards” will be combined into the Trailblazer Awards Ceremony. This change combines the most prestigious faculty, staff, student, and community recognition awards into one university wide celebratory event, and allows Utah Tech to showcase the best and brightest we have to offer. Scroll the categories to learn more information and make a nomination.

History

For generations, the Trailblazer Awards have captured the spirit of our campus community, showcasing the enduring excellence and dedicated service that define Utah Tech University. Join us during the annual D-Week Celebration to honor those who help shape our proud legacy—students, faculty, staff, and community partners whose commitment to innovation and inspiration blazes a path for generations to come.

Discover the Trailblazer Awards’ history

Student Awards

Presented to students across a myriad of categories and based upon demonstrated success in relation to the particular category criteria. These student awards are considered some of the most prestigious that can be awarded to a student at Utah Tech University.

Student Awards Information

Faculty Awards

The Faculty Awards honor faculty who demonstrate a record of exceptional accomplishments in all aspects of university life. The awards recognize and celebrate faculty members who, through their own outstanding achievements, have enriched the University and the community they serve. Faculty Award finalists and winners are selected annually by the Faculty Excellence Committee.

Faculty Awards Information

Distinguished Staff Awards

honor employees who demonstrate a record of going above and beyond in their role – promoting success of their department, students, and the university while being exceptional in their dedication and service in all aspects of university life.

Staff Awards Information

Community/General Awards

recognize businesses, families, and other individuals who have gone above and beyond in supporting Utah Tech students and our mission as they have enriched the University and the community we serve. Finalists and winners are selected annually by a separate committee.