It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Cornwell, a Titan of the Utah Press Association.
J.M. (Jim) Cornwell has been part of the Utah Press Association since 1955. On July 1, 1955, Jim and Bette Cornwell purchased the Eagle, in Murray UT. They are generally regarded as the pioneers of suburban newspapering in south central Salt Lake county. In 1958 they introduced the News-Advertiser publications in the western and eastern portions of the valley, later merging them into the Green Sheet group. When West Valley City was incorporated in 1980, they added the West Valley View to create a four-paper combination. The papers remained in the hands of the former Nebraska publishers exactly 29 years until July 1, 1984.
In 1556, Jim Cornwell began the collection of photos of all of the past president's of the UPA. This tradition continues today, and the photos that Jim collected are still displayed at the UPA office today.
Jim was named President of the Utah Press Association in 1961. His wife Bette was elected UPA President in 1983, and they became the first husband and wife Presidents of the UPA. As UPA President, Jim Cornwell designed the President's plaque in 1961. He conceived the Honorary Publisher Award in 1962, and created the John E. Jones Award in 1976. Jim chaired the Hall of Fame Committee from 1972-2001 where he was also in charge of redesigning the Hall of Fame Display in the Utah State Capitol. He authored the book, "UPA … A Century Alter", a history of the Utah Press Association.
In 1972, Jim Cornwell was installed as the Nation Newspaper Association's President becoming the second Utah Publisher to hold that office.
Awards he has received include:
Master Editor and Publisher award in 1973.
Hall of Fame Chairman in 1987
Eight General Excellence Awards for The Eagle
Three Community Service Awards
Jim Cornwell is a giant in the newspaper industry, and a pillar of the Utah Press Association. He will be greatly missed. Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to his family.
Per Jim's request, there will not be a funeral service. His obituary asks that in remembrance of Jim, please do something kind for someone.
Source: Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT) 31 May 2018
J.M. (Jim) Cornwell has been part of the Utah Press Association since 1955. On July 1, 1955, Jim and Bette Cornwell purchased the Eagle, in Murray UT. They are generally regarded as the pioneers of suburban newspapering in south central Salt Lake county. In 1958 they introduced the News-Advertiser publications in the western and eastern portions of the valley, later merging them into the Green Sheet group. When West Valley City was incorporated in 1980, they added the West Valley View to create a four-paper combination. The papers remained in the hands of the former Nebraska publishers exactly 29 years until July 1, 1984.
In 1556, Jim Cornwell began the collection of photos of all of the past president's of the UPA. This tradition continues today, and the photos that Jim collected are still displayed at the UPA office today.
Jim was named President of the Utah Press Association in 1961. His wife Bette was elected UPA President in 1983, and they became the first husband and wife Presidents of the UPA. As UPA President, Jim Cornwell designed the President's plaque in 1961. He conceived the Honorary Publisher Award in 1962, and created the John E. Jones Award in 1976. Jim chaired the Hall of Fame Committee from 1972-2001 where he was also in charge of redesigning the Hall of Fame Display in the Utah State Capitol. He authored the book, "UPA … A Century Alter", a history of the Utah Press Association.
In 1972, Jim Cornwell was installed as the Nation Newspaper Association's President becoming the second Utah Publisher to hold that office.
Awards he has received include:
Master Editor and Publisher award in 1973.
Hall of Fame Chairman in 1987
Eight General Excellence Awards for The Eagle
Three Community Service Awards
Jim Cornwell is a giant in the newspaper industry, and a pillar of the Utah Press Association. He will be greatly missed. Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to his family.
Per Jim's request, there will not be a funeral service. His obituary asks that in remembrance of Jim, please do something kind for someone.
Source: Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT) 31 May 2018
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Jim Cornwell, a Titan of the Utah Press Association.
J.M. (Jim) Cornwell has been part of the Utah Press Association since 1955. On July 1, 1955, Jim and Bette Cornwell purchased the Eagle, in Murray UT. They are generally regarded as the pioneers of suburban newspapering in south central Salt Lake county. In 1958 they introduced the News-Advertiser publications in the western and eastern portions of the valley, later merging them into the Green Sheet group. When West Valley City was incorporated in 1980, they added the West Valley View to create a four-paper combination. The papers remained in the hands of the former Nebraska publishers exactly 29 years until July 1, 1984.
In 1556, Jim Cornwell began the collection of photos of all of the past president's of the UPA. This tradition continues today, and the photos that Jim collected are still displayed at the UPA office today.
Jim was named President of the Utah Press Association in 1961. His wife Bette was elected UPA President in 1983, and they became the first husband and wife Presidents of the UPA. As UPA President, Jim Cornwell designed the President's plaque in 1961. He conceived the Honorary Publisher Award in 1962, and created the John E. Jones Award in 1976. Jim chaired the Hall of Fame Committee from 1972-2001 where he was also in charge of redesigning the Hall of Fame Display in the Utah State Capitol. He authored the book, "UPA … A Century Alter", a history of the Utah Press Association.
In 1972, Jim Cornwell was installed as the Nation Newspaper Association's President becoming the second Utah Publisher to hold that office.
Awards he has received include:
Master Editor and Publisher award in 1973.
Hall of Fame Chairman in 1987
Eight General Excellence Awards for The Eagle
Three Community Service Awards
Jim Cornwell is a giant in the newspaper industry, and a pillar of the Utah Press Association. He will be greatly missed. Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to his family.
Per Jim's request, there will not be a funeral service. His obituary asks that in remembrance of Jim, please do something kind for someone.
Source: Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT) 31 May 2018
J.M. (Jim) Cornwell has been part of the Utah Press Association since 1955. On July 1, 1955, Jim and Bette Cornwell purchased the Eagle, in Murray UT. They are generally regarded as the pioneers of suburban newspapering in south central Salt Lake county. In 1958 they introduced the News-Advertiser publications in the western and eastern portions of the valley, later merging them into the Green Sheet group. When West Valley City was incorporated in 1980, they added the West Valley View to create a four-paper combination. The papers remained in the hands of the former Nebraska publishers exactly 29 years until July 1, 1984.
In 1556, Jim Cornwell began the collection of photos of all of the past president's of the UPA. This tradition continues today, and the photos that Jim collected are still displayed at the UPA office today.
Jim was named President of the Utah Press Association in 1961. His wife Bette was elected UPA President in 1983, and they became the first husband and wife Presidents of the UPA. As UPA President, Jim Cornwell designed the President's plaque in 1961. He conceived the Honorary Publisher Award in 1962, and created the John E. Jones Award in 1976. Jim chaired the Hall of Fame Committee from 1972-2001 where he was also in charge of redesigning the Hall of Fame Display in the Utah State Capitol. He authored the book, "UPA … A Century Alter", a history of the Utah Press Association.
In 1972, Jim Cornwell was installed as the Nation Newspaper Association's President becoming the second Utah Publisher to hold that office.
Awards he has received include:
Master Editor and Publisher award in 1973.
Hall of Fame Chairman in 1987
Eight General Excellence Awards for The Eagle
Three Community Service Awards
Jim Cornwell is a giant in the newspaper industry, and a pillar of the Utah Press Association. He will be greatly missed. Please join us in extending our deepest condolences to his family.
Per Jim's request, there will not be a funeral service. His obituary asks that in remembrance of Jim, please do something kind for someone.
Source: Deseret News (Salt Lake City, UT) 31 May 2018
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