2020 Issue

24 T he Utah Engineers Council (UEC) celebrated Engi- neers Week with its annual awards banquet. The ban- quet was held on Saturday evening, Feb. 22, 2020, at FLSmidth in Midvale. Jacob Browning, UEC Chair, served as master of ceremonies, with 194 people — professionals and students — in attendance. The first hour of the evening began with some light net - working. Ample snacks and drinks were available, and attendees were welcomed with the live music of Take Three, a smooth jazz quartet featuring saxophone, key- boards, bass and percussion. A buffet-style dinner with coffee and desserts followed. The formal program included: • The Utah Governor’s Proclamation of Engineering Week was read by Val Hale from the Office of Eco - nomic Development. • UEC scholarship awards for $1,500 each were pre- sented to 19 junior engineering undergraduates studying in accredited programs from Brigham Young University, Southern Utah University, the University of Utah, Utah State University, and Weber State University. • The annual awards were made for Engineer of the Year; Engineering Educator of the Year; Fresh Face of Engineering; and Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA). Blaine Leonard, Transportation Technology Engineer from the Utah Department of Transportation (UDOT), UEC Celebrates Engineers Week PIONEERS OF PROGRESS