This program seeks to empowers all Utahns across Utah to make informed financial decisions to serve their own life goals and improve financial wellness through (1) developing innovative resources, (2) offering timely educational opportunities, and (3) increasing awareness of personal finance best-practices.
Program Information
COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS
Women in the Money Conference | Utah Women Leadership Project: Bolder Way Forward | SheMoney Conference | Remote Workforce Summit | $mart $tart Teacher Summit | Circles Program | Mercy Housing (Kaysville) | Life Start Village (Midvale) | River Walk Village (St. George) | Community Health Worker Program at Utah State University | Numerous Local Libraries | Fairpark Family Learning Center (Rose Park) | Park City Library | Headstart | Utah Housing Corporation | Habitat for Humanity | Numerous Credit Unions | Davis County Health Department | Southwest Utah Health Department | Root for Kids | Cherish Families | Department of Workforce Services
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2025
1st Place State-Level Winner: Family Health and Wellness Award
Empowering Financial Wellness Program
from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), National
2023
Best of State
1st Place Dean Don Felker Financial Management Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
1st Place Internet Education Technology Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
2022
Best of State
1st Place State Florence Hall Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
1st Place Western Region Florence Hall Award (Team)
from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), Regional
3rd Place National Florence Hall Award (Team)
from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), National
1st Place Innovative Team Award (Team)
from from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
1st Place Communications: Educational Publication Award (Team)
Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
2nd Place Communications: Educational Publication Award (Team)
National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), Region
Visionary Leadership Award for Amanda Christensen (Individual)
State and Region
Continued Excellence Award for Amanda Christensen (Individual)
State and National
Spirit of Extension Award for Amanda Christensen (Individual)
State
2021
National Consumer Financial Information Award (Team)
Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education
1st Place Communications Radio Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
1st Place Communications Radio Award (Team)
from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), National
2020
1st Place Social Media Education Award (Team)
from Utah Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (UEAFCS), State
1st Place Social Media Education Radio Award (Team)
from National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (NEAFCS), National
Extension Innovator Award for Amanda Christensen (Individual)
State
PUBLICATIONS
Christensen, A., Jewkes, M., Schmutz, A., & Narine, L. (2024). Utah State University Extension Empowering Financial Wellness Program. Proceedings of the National Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, 34–36. https://www.neafcs.org/assets/2024-Annual-Session/FINAL%20Proceedings%202024%20Annual%20Session%20New.pdf
Christensen, A., Jewkes, M., Schmutz, A., & Narine, L. (2021). Supporting the Economic Well-being of Utahns: Impact of the Empowering Financial Wellness Program. Outcomes and Impact Quarterly, 1(3). DOI: https://doi.org/10.26077/f1e3-2876
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