The Martha Hughes Cannon AwardsHonoring women who have made an outstanding impact in their communities and the state of Utah through public service.--
The Martha Hughes Cannon Award is named after the first woman elected to a state senate in the United States. Martha Hughes Cannon was an immigrant, a physician, and a suffragist who championed public health. She famously ran against and defeated her husband to win her seat. The award honors women who continue this legacy by striving to do good in their communities and going above and beyond to make an impact on Utah’s political landscape.
