Tell us who should be The Salt Lake Tribune’s Utahn of the Year for 2021
Before the newspaper chooses this year’s recipient, readers can make their own choice in this poll.
(Francisco Kjolseth | The Salt Lake Tribune) Persisting drought conditions in Utah and the west continue to drop the lake levels of the Great Salt Lake to historic lows, receding the waters edge further as seen on Saturday, Dec. 5, 2021.
The pandemic lingered, the political edges sharpened, and climate got its scorching day in the sun in Utah in 2021. The Salt Lake Tribune will continue its tradition of naming a Utahn of the Year, and once again we are appealing to readers to weigh in.
Let us know in this poll which of these candidates best encapsulates the events and emotions of Utah this year.
Not seeing a winner? You can nominate your own.
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