We Are Herriman – Cathryn Nelson

March 2020

At the 2020 Annual Business Meeting and Education Conference, Cathryn Nelson, Herriman Building Official, was awarded the Jess M. Miller award. This is a once-in-a-lifetime award given to those that are held in the highest esteem for outstanding contributions and impacting the Utah International Code Council (ICC) Chapter and/or the community.

Cathryn has worked in the building safety industry for 24 years, has earned 12 certifications through ICC, helped found the Utah Association of Permit Technicians and the Utah Association of Building Officials, served on many boards as a member, elected chairperson, and elected president. These boards include Utah Association of Permit Technicians, Utah Chapter of the ICC, Utah Association of Building Officials, Code Officials Legislations Affairs, and the Four Corners Region of International Code Council.

Cathryn is seen as a mentor to her peers. She is highly influential, inspiring everyone to reach goals as she provides support along the way. Cathryn has an incredible ability to follow through with assignments. She exemplifies and goes beyond expectations, has a strong drive and initiative, and is a good example of that to all who know her. She is an extraordinary person and her enduring strength is admired. Cathryn is well-deserving of the Jess M. Miller award and is a loved member of the Herriman family.