USHRAB Awards
The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB), in partnership with the Utah State Archives and Records Service, offers paid, semester-long internships that provide students with hands-on experience in archives, records management, and cultural heritage research. Interns work alongside professionals on real projects such as records appraisal, accessioning historical materials, and researching cultural heritage organizations across Utah. These internships support professional development while helping preserve and improve access to Utah’s public records and historical collections.
2026 Awards
2025 Awards
For the third year in a row, the Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) received the Council of State Archivists’ Award of Merit for its leadership in preserving and promoting historical records across Utah. The award recognized USHRAB’s expansion of grant programs, outreach to small institutions, and long-term partnerships that help communities safeguard their documentary heritage. The honor was presented at the national Council of State Archivists meeting in Salt Lake City, where Utah State Archives and USHRAB leadership also received additional awards for excellence and service.
2024 Awards
The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) received the 2024 SHRAB Award of Merit from the Council of State Archivists and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for its leadership in strengthening Utah’s archival community. Guided by its 2023–2027 strategic plan, USHRAB has expanded grant programs, outreach, and support for underserved communities while improving access to historical records across the state. In addition, Executive Secretary Gen Miller received an Atlas Systems Travel Stipend to support her participation in the 2024 CoSA Annual Meeting and further USHRAB’s outreach efforts.
2023 Awards
The Utah State Historical Records Advisory Board (USHRAB) received the 2023 SHRAB Award of Merit from the Council of State Archivists and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for outstanding programming and service across Utah. The award was presented at the CoSA annual meeting in Washington, DC by Utah State Archivist and CoSA President Ken Williams to USHRAB Board Member Darcy Pumphrey. USHRAB was recognized for its leadership in preserving and expanding access to historical records through grants, consulting, training, and a new five-year strategic plan focused on community-based archives.