Governor Declaration

Governor Cox has declared April 2025 as ResilientYOUtah Month

Since 2020 Utah Governor Gary Herbert, followed by Governor Spencer Cox has formally dedicated an entire month to celebrate Utah’s resilience through an official Governor’s Declaration, presented by ResilientYOU. This year, ResilientYOUtah Month will be observed in April 2025. In conjunction with the declaration, the Governor has filmed special messages directed to Utah parents of students, as well as the general public.

READ 2025 DECLARATION

Utah Education Tribute Awards

The Utah Education Tribute Award is a prestigious honor presented annually to select schools, individuals and organizations that have shown exemplary efforts in building resilience. The 2025 Utah Education Tribute Awards will be presented in the following categories:

  • Exemplary High School
  • Exemplary Middle School
  • Exemplary Elementary School
  • Exemplary Administrator
  • Exemplary Secondary School Teacher
  • Exemplary Elementary School Teacher
  • Exemplary Wellness Professional
  • Exemplary Parent Organization

Media Campaign

The campaign includes distributing the Governor’s ResilientYOUtah Month Promo Spot and ResilientYOU commercial spots on social media and select television stations. Also included are additional media and radio appearances, assemblies and performances.

Parent Message

ResilientYOU sends an annual digital message to parents of elementary students throughout the state. This special correspondence is sent to parents through various education networks, including Utah PTA. The message contains special links to the Governor’s Declaration, Governor’s message, and the Child Connection Toolkit, in addition to special articles, music and resources for parents.

ResilientYOU empowers parents and teachers with a free educational tool for classrooms and families called The Child Connection Toolkit, featuring the musical children’s show “Something Good Inc.”. Showcasing award winning songs, this unique resource provides an entertaining strategy to help connect parents and teachers with children/students and foster meaningful discussion about making safe and healthy choices and navigating life’s challenges. The overall method has proven to be an effective model in developing protective life skills in children.

The Child Connection Toolkit also provides additional materials and access to The Parent Link, where parents can find hundreds of resources that can benefit their children.

Spectacular

On Wednesday, April 30th the ResilientYOU Spectacular” VIP Event will be held at the South Jordan Megaplex at the District beginning at 6:30pm. Guests will gather in a theater for an exciting live program and film tribute, followed by a reception and party upstairs catered by R&R BBQ. During the program, ResilientYOU will present the 2025 Education Tribute Awards, other special honorary awards, including a special recognition of our dedicated partner Utah PTA for celebrating 100 years in 2025. The reception will feature a special silent auction with music and amazing food. VIP guests will include partners, board/committee members, award recipients, presenters, special guests and local celebrities as well.

Resilience in Schools

Utah schools and PTAs are invited to celebrate ResilientYOUtah Month by infusing resilience-building skills into activities and events during the month of April. Experiences can be shared at [email protected].