Community Events
PROG Tech Summer Jam
Date: Friday, May 23, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 7:00 pm
Location: 2875 Decker Lake Drive, Suite 150 West Valley City, 84119
Description of Event: A celebration of technology, education, and community in the heart of Greater West Valley City!
Come together with youth, families, and community members for an event honoring our Laptop Scholarship and PROG Scholar recipients, incredible young adults taking bold steps toward their educational and career goals.
We're proud to celebrate the future of our community with:
- Tech giveaways
- Live music
- Free local food
- Scholar recognition ceremony
Celebrating Community Excellence
Calling all change-makers and community champions in Utah! Now in its second year, the GRIT Award honors individuals who exemplify the values of Giving, Respecting, Involving, and Transforming. This prestigious recognition celebrates those who have demonstrated unwavering dedication to community engagement by giving back, respecting differences, involving diverse voices, and driving meaningful, transformative change. Through their passion and efforts, these exceptional individuals continue to make Utah a better, more inclusive place for all.
GRIT Award Recipient
Destiny Garcia, Executive Director at Clean Slate Utah
Destiny has overcome significant personal challenges, yet she remains a dedicated advocate for others through the Clean Slate Initiative. This initiative offers second, third, and even fourth chances to individuals in the community, helping them rebuild their lives.
GRIT Award Nominees 2024
Ian Pizzaro - Founder, Call to Give
John Delaney - Board Member, Utah Community Action
Liz Owens - CEO, YWCA Utah
Robbyn Scribner - Co-Founder, Tech-Moms
Samira Harnish - Founder & Executive Director, Women of the World
Silvia Araoz - Community Advocate
Stephanie Benally - Founder, Indigenous Health & Wellness Connections
Dr. Susan R. Madsen - Founder & Director, Utah Women & Leadership Project
Madison Limansky - Founder, SheMoney
