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 Declaration, presented by ResilientYOU. This year, Resilient Utah Month will be observed in April 2026. In conjunction with the declaration, the Governor has filmed special messages directed to Utah parents of students, as well as the public.
READ 2026 DECLARATION
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 2026 Utah Education Tribute Awards will be presented in the following categories:
The campaign includes distributing the Governor’s Resilient Utah Month Promo Spot and ResilientYOU commercial spots on social media and select television stations. Also included are additional media, radio and podcast appearances.
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, Utah Superintendents and Elementary Principals Associations, Utah Charter School Networks, Utah Mental Health Networks and other organizations. The message contains special links to the Governor’s Declaration, Governor’s message, and the Child Connection Toolkit, in addition to 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.
Utah schools and PTAs are invited to celebrate Resilient Utah Month by infusing resilience-building skills into activities and events during the month of April. Experiences can be shared at [email protected]
On Wednesday, April 30th the ResilientYOU Spectacular” VIP Event will be held at the end of Resilient Utah Month at South Jordan Megaplex. 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 2026 Education Tribute Awards and other special honorary awards. The event will include VIP guests, partners, board/committee members, award recipients, presenters, special guests and local celebrities as well.
Utah schools and PTAs are invited to celebrate Resilient Utah Month by incorporating resilience-building skills into activities and events during the month of April.
Experiences can be shared at [email protected].
Founders of ResilientYOU, Steve and Lisa James are seasoned presenters who have addressed millions of students and adults. They capture the attention and hearts of students and teachers with their popular elementary assemblies. Through comedy, positive music and motivating stories, they entertain students while teaching the importance of making safe and healthy choices that build resilience and promote kindness and respect.
