In 2021, Utah created a commemorative flag with several points of symbolism within the design: A gold beehive, representing Utah as the Beehive State and the state’s motto of “Industry.” A white star below the beehive represents Utah’s statehood and joining of the Union in 1896.

The flag's basic design uses the Seal of Utah which was adopted by the state legislature on April 3, 1896. [16] The seal was designed by Charles M. Jackson, a crime reporter for the Salt Lake Herald , and Harry Emmett Edwards, an artist and bartender, [ 17 ] and has similarities with the seal of the Utah Territory .

The Utah State Flag Task Force voted on November 10 to send a new flag design to the Utah Legislature for consideration. Here’s what the symbols on the proposed flag represent: Blue for knowledge, freedom, and tradition, as well as Utah's natural lakes and dark skies.

The new Beehive Flag highlights visual symbols designed to serve as a rallying emblem of unity throughout the state. The design incorporates distinctive colors, shapes, and symbols representing the values, history, and aspirations of Utahns, as reported in …

Sep 8, 2022 · The Utah State Flag Task Force on Thursday unveiled nearly two dozen semifinalists that will be considered as possible replacements for the current flag, which has remained mostly untouched since 1911. All of the designs were published online along with descriptions explaining every color and design in the flag; the designs are also up for ...

In 2021, the Utah State Flag Task Force was created to redesign the flag. A final design was chosen in 2023, merging elements from public submissions by Mark Brooks, Sarina Ehrgott, and early prototype designs by Ben Barnes. The new flag was officially adopted March 9, 2024.

Mar 9, 2024 · U.S. state flag consisting of unequal bands, from top to bottom, of dark blue, white, and red, with a dark blue hexagon with a gold interior rim at the center of the flag that contains a gold beehive over a small white star.

Mar 8, 2024 · On March 21, 2023, Utah state Governor Spencer Cox signed Utah's new state flag into law after a two-year effort. Although redesigning a state flag can be fraught with emotions, the state officials did everything they could to ease the transition.

The Organization for a New Utah Flag's purpose is to design and implement a beautiful and bold new flag worthy of the State of Utah. Feel free to email us if you have any inquiries as you explore the site.

Feb 21, 2022 · SALT LAKE CITY — Two local designers want Utahns to get involved in the creative process of designing a new state flag — no artistic ability necessary.. John Dilworth and Rob Foster created flagmachine.com after Gov. Spencer Cox announced the state’s “More than a Flag” initiative earlier this year. “The idea wasn’t really to …