Chris Donoghue received the 2023 Surveyor of the Year award this past spring. Chris has served as the Salt Lake chapter president and the liaison for the Education Committee. This year, he took on the responsibilities of the Education Committee and is now chair.

Chris is a great example to everyone he interacts with. His outgoing and bright personality draws people in. He is always looking for ways to improve and help grow our profession. When working with educators and youth at education events, his enthusiasm for surveying is evident, and I know he has helped bring people to the profession. Or, at a minimum, his outreach has helped foster a positive perception of surveyors in the state.

Last fall, he stepped in to teach Survey Math at SLCC when there was a need. There is no doubt he is deserving of this honor. If you get a chance, make sure to reach out and congratulate him, or see how you can help with the Education Committee and bring more people into this great profession.