Trent Williams was honored with the prestigious Surveyor of the Year award for 2022, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the surveying profession. As the chair of the Education Committee, Trent played a pivotal role in overseeing the Fall Forum, where he successfully tailored the event toward the Certified Surveyor Technician program and recruited industry professionals to teach segments of the program to prepare attendants for the CST exams.

In addition to his work on the Fall Forum, Trent collaborated with educators at the Utah STEM Fest, promoting the importance of surveying in the STEM fields. He also partnered with the Clark Planetarium to showcase the vital role of surveyors during National Surveyor’s Week.

Despite his busy schedule, Trent managed to balance these professional achievements while maintaining a full-time position at Ensign Engineering and dedicating time to his family. His dedication to education, outreach and his profession makes him a deserving recipient of this award.

Currently, Trent is serving as the co‑chair of the Legislation Committee. If you get a chance, make sure to reach out and congratulate him, or see how you can help with the legislative committee and bring more people into this great profession.