On May 6, the Knights of Columbus Utah State Council presented awards and scholarships during their 110th Utah State Convention. Every year the Knights of Columbus recognize outstanding projects undertaken by councils throughout the state and give college scholarships to deserving students. They also honor one individual Knight and an exemplary family. Following is a list of this year’s awards and their recipients.
Utah Knights of Columbus and the Columbia Society scholarships: Foster Dennin, Carlos Bessaro and Reagan Root
To Be a Patriot Award: Rev. Robert C. Pollock, Assembly 3586 of Bountiful and Salt Lake; and Padre Pio, Assembly 2636 of Park City and eastern Salt Lake County
Culture of Life Award: “Help for the Pregnancy Help Center,” Corpus Christi Council 6966, Sandy
Council Activity Award: “Friday Night Charity,” Bishop Hunt Council 5214, Kearns
Youth Activity Award: “Juvenile Youth Service Program,” Bishop Hunt Council 5214, Kearns
Family Activity Award: “All Souls Day,” Our Lady of Lourdes Council 9731, Magna
Community Activity Award: “Coats for Kids,” Fr. Joseph Valine Council 11246, Cedar City
Church Activity Award: “Bingo Builds a Parish Family,” St. Olaf Council 5502, Bountiful
Family of the Year: The Bill and Natalie Kelly family of Mother Teresa of Calcutta Council 12181, Sandy
Knight of the Year: Todd Holzhauser, St. Thomas More Council 11479, Sandy
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