FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Woodland Advisors, LLC Launches Monthly Community Builder Award, Honors Mary Woodard of Granite Credit Union as Inaugural Recipient
New recognition celebrates individuals creating lasting, meaningful impact across Salt Lake City and beyond
MILLCREEK, Utah — October 14, 2026 — Woodland Advisors, LLC today announced the launch of its monthly Community Builder Award, established to recognize individuals who are making a real and lasting difference in the community. The award was formally launched on Wednesday, October 14, 2026.
The first recipient is Mary Woodard of Granite Credit Union. Through her leadership and service, Woodard has generated meaningful, enduring impact in Salt Lake City and beyond. Her work reflects the kind of quiet, consistent community-building that strengthens neighborhoods, institutions, and opportunities for others.
“This truly is a great honor,” Woodard said. “Especially coming from someone that is connected to so many great people doing meaningful things in our community and making a difference.”
Jason Woodland, President of Woodland Advisors, LLC, said the award was created to spotlight people whose contributions reach far and wide throughout the community and produce outsized results for the region.“
Our community is full of individuals who show up every day and make things better for others,” Woodland said. “Mary Woodard exemplifies that spirit. Her work has created real and lasting impact, and it is an honor to recognize her as the first recipient of the Community Builder Award. We look forward to celebrating more people like her in the months ahead.”
The Community Builder Award will be presented monthly to individuals across the Salt Lake City area whose efforts improve lives, strengthen institutions, and advance the common good. Recipients will be selected based on demonstrated, tangible contributions to the community.
About Woodland Advisors, LLC
Woodland Advisors, LLC, based in Millcreek, Utah, provides professional business coaching along with life insurance, disability insurance, and related planning solutions for business owners, the self-employed, and families. The firm is committed to helping clients build stronger businesses and more secure futures while remaining deeply engaged in the local community. More information is available at www.woodlandadvisors.co.
About Granite Credit Union
Granite Credit Union is a community-focused financial institution serving members across Utah with banking, lending, and related services. It is headquartered in the Salt Lake County area.
Media Contact:
Jason Woodland
President, Woodland Advisors, LLC
740 E 3900 S, Suite 202
Millcreek, UT 84107
jason@woodlandadvisors.co (mailto:jason@woodlandadvisors.co)
(801) 347-3408
www.woodlandadvisors.co
Pictured: Mary Woodard and Jason Woodland
Photo Credit: Charles Pigott
Location: Steinway Piano Gallery Holladay, Utah
