Unofficial State Symbols
| Type | Symbol | Description | Adopted | Image | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nickname | The Beehive State | The Beehive is a common symbol of Utah, with the state motto, seal, flag and emblem related to bees or the beehive. | Traditional | — | |
| Slogan | "Utah: Life Elevated" | Designed to market Utah for tourism and business, the slogan alludes to Utah's mountains, its snow and skiing. Past slogans have included, "greatest snow on earth" and "Utah: This is Still the Right Place". | 2006 | — | |
| Snack | Jell-O | Not an official state symbol as Jell-O, as a symbol, does not appear in Utah Law. A simple resolution by the Senate of the state of Utah was passed recognizing Jell-O as the state snack. Utah has been known as "the Jell-O® State" and has been the number one per capita consumer of Jell-O for many years. | 2001 |
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