The Mormon Historic Sites Foundation (MHSF) was pleased to honor and recognized the significant accomplishments and contribution of Wilford C. Wood, a leader and early pioneer in recognizing and acquiring significant Mormon historic sites. A banquet in his honor was co-hosted by the MHSF and the LDS Church History Department May 28, 2009 at the Joseph Smith Memorial Building in Salt Lake City, Utah.

In attendance were many Wood family members and Church leaders and historians including Marlin K. Jensen, Church Historian and Recorder and Executive Director of the Church History Department, and Thomas S. Monson, President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

The program, narrated by KSL-TV personality Carole Mikita, included a musical selection by Kenneth Cope, a video presentation on the life and accomplishments of Wilford Wood by Kenneth Mays, and the unveiling of a large portrait commissioned by the MHSF and painted by Ken Corbett. The highlight of the evening was special remarks and a tribute to Brother Wood by President Monson.