Sandy City honors volunteers with Appreciation Awards

The evening wrapped up with the presentation of the Noal Bateman Long Time Service Award. Committee Chairman Bruce Steadman presented the award to John Kirkham while surrounded by past winners. Steadman said this year’s committee voted unanimously in favor of Kirkham, who was nominated by last year’s winner Don Milne.

Kirkham has been involved in his community since moving to Sandy 35 years ago. As chair of the Board of Trustees for the Metropolitan Water District of Salt Lake City and Sandy, he has been a part of several water projects that have impacted Sandy. He also served on the Public Utilities Service Board as the vice chair. While there he worked on the new location of the Granite Tank, several key wells and storm drain projects.

A lawyer by profession, Kirkham has focused on energy and natural resources law. His experience in mining, public lands, water, geothermal, and environmental law are recognized across the state. He was recently named the 2011 Salt Lake City Energy Lawyer of the Year and has been recognized by the “Best Lawyers in America” publication for more than a decade.

“We are pleased to honor John for his dedication of service not only to Sandy but to society in general,” Steadman said. “His ambition and spirit of giving have made this world a better place for everyone.”

— Brenda Fisher