It was such a pleasure to gather together to celebrate all the good news we were able to share in 2021 and to give a sneak preview of what’s coming this year. With so many amazing people in one place, the positivity was palpable! Special shoutout to our Nugent Good News 2021 cover stories: Stephenie Larsen, Drew Manning, Nikki Walker, and David Osmond! We are beyond grateful … [Read more...] about 2022 Nugent Good News Annual Gala
Ugandan Snowboarder Brolin Mawejje Soars Toward Olympic Dream
Brolin Mawejje has his sights set on becoming the first African snowboarder and first Ugandan to compete at the Winter Olympics. But for this former refugee who now calls Utah home, snowboarding is much more than a sport. Brolin Mawejje is masterful on the slopes—carving through snow and soaring through air with complete grace. Unless you know his story, you would think he … [Read more...] about Ugandan Snowboarder Brolin Mawejje Soars Toward Olympic Dream
The Color of Utah: How Nikki Walker Is Improving Diversity and Inclusion
When Nikki Walker moved from Jersey City, New Jersey—one of the most diverse cities in the United States—to Lehi, Utah, she came with an open mind. “I didn’t have any preconceived notions about Utah at all,” she says. Walker describes her Utah County community as “wonderful and welcoming.” Still, as a minority, there have been a few hiccups. “I have a son who’s going to … [Read more...] about The Color of Utah: How Nikki Walker Is Improving Diversity and Inclusion
Summer 2021 Launch Party
How do you celebrate a major rebranding and an awesome summer issue? You host a launch party for your biggest supporters! From CEOs and entrepreneurs to recording artists and motivational speakers, the good vibes were flowing at this event! Here's what some of those in attendance had to say about our mission and their own good news. Brandon Fugal, Chairman of Colliers … [Read more...] about Summer 2021 Launch Party
How an Anonymous Note Brought a Community Together
On a hot July evening, Elizabeth Gardner was walking with her children in Cascade Park in Orem, Utah, when something caught her eye—a piece of paper lying in the grass. “I almost didn’t pick it up,” she recalls. But curiosity got the better of her. When Gardner inspected the paper, she discovered that it was an anonymous note from a lonely LGBTQ teen. The 15-year-old … [Read more...] about How an Anonymous Note Brought a Community Together






