Best of State
THE 2010 RESULTS ARE IN!
Congratulations to the 2010 Best of State Medal Winners. The medals will be presented at the 2010 Best of State Awards Gala on Saturday, May 29th in the Grand Ballroom of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. This black-tie, glamorous celebration, hosted by Shauna Lake and Mark Koelbel of KUTV2, features a double entree dinner and fabulous entertainment. Click here to PURCHASE GALA TABLES.

2010 BEST OF STATE MEDALISTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Performing Arts

Actor: MAX ROBINSON

Children's Performing Group: VIVALDI QUINTET

Choreographer: JENNY HILL-BARLOW

Community Arts: MOUNTAIN WEST BALLET

Dance Group: ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE

Individual Dancer: ELDON JOHNSON

Instrumental Group: FRY STREET QUARTET

Specialty Act: JASON HEWLETT

Talent Representation: TALENT MANAGEMENT GROUP

Theater Group: HALE CENTRE THEATRE

Vocal Group: UTAH CHAMBER ARTISTS

Vocal/Instrumental Band: CALEB CHAPMAN & THE CRESCENT SUPER BAND

Youth Instrumental Group: AMERICAN HERITAGE LYCEUM PHILHARMONIC

Youth Dance Group: CLASSICAL BALLET ACADEMY

Visual Arts

Carving: BRIAN BAITY

Ceramics/Glass: THOMAS HOLDMAN/HOLDMAN STUDIOS

Drawing/Illustration: DARIN ASHBY

Instructional/Corporate Video: COSMIC PICTURES

Photography-Portrait: BUSATH PHOTOGRAPHY, STUDIO & GARDENS

Photography-Nature: GEORGE FRANDSEN

Publication: ZIONS BANK COMMUNITY MAGAZINE

Sculpture: TOD L. WADSWORTH

Literary Arts

Fiction: BRANDON MULL, FABLEHAVEN

Non-Fiction: LU ANN BROBST STAHELI

BUSINESS SERVICES

Accounting: TANNER LC

Advertising Agencies: THOMASARTS

Alternative Health Care: CARESOURCE

Animal Care: UNIVERSITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Architects: MHTN ARCHITECTS

Banking: ZIONS BANK

Commercial Building Subcontractor: CHILD ENTERPRISES

Construction-Commercial: LAYTON COMPANIES

Construction-Heavy: WADSWORTH BROTHERS CONSTRUCTION

Customer Servicing/Call Centers: 1-800-CONTACTS

Data Services: GALILEO PROCESSING

Employment Agencies: INNOVATIVE STAFFING

Environmental Impact: ROCKY MOUNTAIN RECYCLING

Financial Services: GPS CAPITAL MARKETS

Food Services & Distributors: NICHOLAS & COMPANY

Graphic Design: RISER MEDIA

Health Care Facilities: OREM REHABILITATION & NURSING

Insurance: EQUITABLE LIFE & CASUALTY INSURANCE

Language Services: U.S. TRANSLATION COMPANY

Legal Services: JONES WALDO

Miscellaneous Services: MAVERIK

Mortgage Banking: AXIOM FINANCIAL

Mortgage Broker: FLAGSHIP FINANCIAL GROUP

Nursing: COMMUNITY NURSING SERVICES HOME HEALTH

Pharmacies: DEPOT DRUG

Property Management: REAL PROPERTY MANAGEMENT

Public Relations: INTREPID

Real Estate/Appraisal: EQUITY REAL ESTATE

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Public Sector

Animal Services: SALT LAKE COUNTY ANIMAL SERVICES

City Planning: MICHAEL G. COULAM

Mayor: TOM DOLAN, SANDY

Parks & Recreation Department: CITY OF LOGAN PARKS & RECREATION DEPT.

Public Safety: UDOT STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS PROGRAM (SNAP)

Public Safety Officer: E. ROBBY RUSSO

Public Works: UTAH DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

Private Sector

Associations/Chambers: HISTORIC 25 ASSOCIATION

Charitable/Service Organization: CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK

Corporate Giving: ZIONS BANK

Economic Development: UTAH FUND OF FUNDS

Education/Advocacy Organization: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH SCHOOL OF MEDICINE ALUMNI BOARD

Employer: USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Entrepreneur: JEANETTE LYNTON

Individual Humanitarian: JEREMY JOHNSON

Individual Volunteer: MARTY VAL HILL

International Business: INTERNATIONAL ARMORING CORPORATION

Large Business: EBAY

Small Business: LISMAN STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN

Web-based Community Resource: UTAH.GOV

DINING ESTABLISHMENTS

Fine Dining

American Artisan: TREE ROOM AT SUNDANCE

American Contemporary: LOG HAVEN

American Traditional: CHEF'S TABLE

Asian/Pacific: BANGKOK THAI ON MAIN

Brunch Buffet: FOUNDRY GRILL, SUNDANCE

Brunch, Plated: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Buffets: SCHNEITTER'S AT ZERMATT

Chef: CHEF FRANCK PEISSEL

European: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

French: FRANCK'S

Italian: LUGANO

Japanese: YUKI ARASHI SUSHI & ASIAN TAPAS

New American: COMMUNAL

Sushi: ICHIBAN

Tuscan: TUSCANY

Casual Dining

American: THE GARDEN RESTAURANT AT TEMPLE SQUARE

American Continental: ZOOM IN PARK CITY

American Pub: RED ROCK BREWING COMPANY

Asian/Pacific: RUMBI ISLAND GRILL

Baked Goods: KNEADERS BAKERY & CAFE

Franchisee: ROBERT SHERWOOD, SUBWAY OF UTAH

Gourmet Pizza: PIZZERIA SEVEN TWELVE

Local Pizza: CAFE GALLERIA

Middle Eastern/Indian: TASTE OF INDIA

New American: PAGO

New York Style Pizza: NYPD PIZZA

Pastries: BACKEREI & EIS AT ZERMATT

Sushi: MIKADO

Informal Dining/Carryout

American: AU NATURALE

Asian/Pacific: BAMBOO HUT

Authentic Mexican: IRMITA'S MEXICAN FOOD

Baked Goods: NOTHING BUNDT CAKES

Boston Style Pizza: NICOLITALIA PIZZERIA

Brats & Hot Dogs: THE ART-FUL HOT DOG HAUS

Classic Pizza: THE PIE PIZZERIA

Convenience Foods: MAVERIK

Family Pizza: SUMMIT INN PIZZA & ICE CREAM

Franchise Burgers: CARL'S JR.

Franchise Sandwiches: SUBWAY

Ice Cream: SUB ZERO ICE CREAM

Frozen Yogurt: RED MANGO

Shakes: HOME OF THE TRAIN/DAIRY KEEN

Local Burgers: HI MOUNTAIN DRUG

Local Sandwiches: CAFE ZUPAS

Mexican/Latin American: COSTA VIDA

Salads: CAFE ZUPAS

Soup: CAFE ZUPAS

Specialty Foods: CAKES DE FLEUR

Texas Barbeque: TOMMY'S TEXAS BBQ

Western Barbeque: HOLY SMOKE BBQ & GRILL

EDUCATION

Administrator: PAUL WINKELMAN

Adult Education: ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTER OF CACHE VALLEY

Arts in Education: BEN LOMOND HIGH SCHOOL BAGPIPE CORPS

College/University Teacher: PROFESSOR MARTY VAL HILL, SPHR

Curriculum Development: AMERICAN WEST CENTER

Educational Institution/Service: SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT NETWORK

On-line Education: WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

Principal: RICHARD D. CLARK, MOUNTAIN VIEW HIGH SCHOOL

Private Preschool: DANCING MOOSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Public Preschool Program: SALT LAKE CAP HEAD START

Public/Private School K-12: WASATCH ACADEMY

Special Education: DIANE M. NAHALEWSKI, PARK LANE ELEMENTARY

Student K-12: MARISA NIELSON, MOUNTAIN CREST HIGH SCHOOL

Support Personnel: PROVO SCHOOL DISTRICT CHILD NUTRITION DEPARTMENT

Vocational Training: OGDEN-WEBER APPLIED TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE

Volunteer: DAVID F. PACK, PH.D.

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL & TOURISM

Adventure Travel: WESTERN RIVER EXPEDITIONS/MOAB ADVENTURE CENTER

Bed & Breakfast: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Bridal/Wedding Services: SCENEMAKERS PREMIERE SOCIAL EVENTS

Caterers: CULINARY CRAFTS

Convention and Meeting Facilities: THE GRAND AMERICA HOTEL

Convention and Meeting Services: SCENEMAKERS/MODERN EVENTS

Day Spas: SPA AT SUNDANCE

Destination Management: GEP UTAH

Destination Spas: RED MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA

Event/Performance Venue: ZERMATT RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER

Event Planner: LIBELLA EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN

Fairs/Festivals/Events: AMERICA'S FREEDOM FESTIVAL AT PROVO

Fishing/River Outfitters: WESTERN RIVER EXPEDITIONS

Golf Course: RED LEDGES

Hospitality Services: TUSCANY/FIVE DIAMOND HOSPITALITY

Hotels: THE GRAND AMERICA HOTEL

Inns: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Museums/Attractions: ROAD ISLAND DINER

Travel Agencies: CHRISTOPHERSON BUSINESS TRAVEL

Vacation Resorts: SUNDANCE RESORT

MERCHANDISING & CONSUMER SERVICES

Animal Training: ALPHA DOG TRAINING

Apparel: CARILOHA

Art Galleries: WILLIAMS FINE ART

Assisted Living Facilities: COURTYARD AT JAMESTOWN

Auditory Services: HOUSE OF HEARING

Auto Dealers-New: KEN GARFF AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Auto Dealers-Used: SALT LAKE IMPORTS

Automotive Services: GRIFFIN FAST LUBE

Residential Construction: HOLMES HOMES

Consumer Electronics: SPRING MOBILE

Cosmetic/Medical Spa: UTAH DERMATOLOGIC & MEDICAL PROCEDURES CLINIC

Credit Unions: GOLDENWEST CREDIT UNION

Dental Services: SIGNATURE SMILES LUXURY DENTAL SPA

Dietary Supplements: USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Floral Design: MILDRED'S FLOWERS

Gifts/Household Goods: GIFT HOUNDS

Health Care Services: SOUTH DAVIS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

Health/Nutrition Beverage: REV3 ENERGY, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Health/Nutrition Products: NU SKIN ENTERPRISES

Home Decor: LISMAN STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN

Hospice: CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Independent Senior Living: THE WELLINGTON SENIOR RESIDENCE

Interior Design: LISMAN STUDIO INTERIOR DESIGN

Jewelry: O.C. TANNER COMPANY

Landscape Services & Supplies: PLATINUM LANDSCAPE & DESIGN

Medical Equipment/Supplies: ALPINE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Medical Services: UTAH CANCER INSTITUTE

Miscellaneous Merchandising/Services: OVERSTOCK.COM

Optical Care: FRAMEWORKS EYEWEAR

Personal Care Products/Cosmetics: NU SKIN ENTERPRISES

Pools/Spas: BULLFROG SPAS

Remodeling/Home Improvement: UPSCALE DOWNSTAIRS

Residential Building Subcontractor: RAIN GUTTER SPECIALTIES

Youth Treatment Center: ALPINE ACADEMY

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING

Beverage: APPLE BEER CORPORATION

Candy/Confectionary: V CHOCOLATES

Electro/Mechanical: INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS

Food Manufacturing/Processing: BEEHIVE CHEESE COMPANY

Furniture/Fixtures: HAMMERTON

Gourmet/Artisan Foods: AMANO ARTISAN CHOCOLATE

Jewelry: BENTLEY & COMPANY

Livestock: CIRCLE FOUR FARMS

Mining/Quarrying: STAKER PARSON COMPANIES

Misc. Manufacturing Industries: ZAGG

Printing/Publishing: FERRARI COLOR

Protein/Health Food: BENEDETTO

Rubber/Plastic Products: CLOSE TO MY HEART

Textile Products: DEL SOL

Transportation Equipment: INTERNATIONAL ARMORING CORPORATION

Wholesale Goods: CLOSE TO MY HEART

SCIENCE & TECH

Analytical Laboratory: NELSON LABORATORIES

Applied Science/Technology: AMBER ALERT GPS

Civil Engineering: APPLIED GEOTECH

Computer and Software Providers: PC LAPTOPS

Computer Related Services: EXECUTECH

Electrical Engineering: SPECTRUM ENGINEERS

Hardware/Firmware Development: SECURE ALERT MONITORING

Interactive/Multimedia: STRUCKAXIOM

Laboratory Equipment/Supplies: SPENCER FLUID POWER

Lighting Design: SPECTRUM ENGINEERS

Mechanical Engineering: VAN BOERUM & FRANK ASSOCIATES

Medical Innovation: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS

Research and Development: NU SKIN ENTERPRISES

Software Development/Publishers: SMILE REMINDER

Structural Engineering: REAVELEY ENGINEERS + ASSOCIATES

Telecommunications: VERACITY NETWORKS

Web Design: STRUCKAXIOM

Web Development: AGENCY FUSION

SPORTS & RECREATION

Athletic Camp: BOOTCAMP WITH JESS

Dance Studio: THE DANCE CLUB

Female Amateur Athlete: NOELLE PACE

Fitness Franchisee: GOLDS GYM OF UTAH

Gymnastics Studio: BLACK DIAMOND GYMNASTICS & SPORTS CENTER

Male Amateur Athlete: ERIC RANDALL JOHNSON

Martial Arts Studio: KIM'S ACADEMY OF SANDY

Private Fitness Facility: TREEHOUSE ATHLETIC CLUB

Professional Athlete: LARA TALLMAN

Public Fitness/Recreation Facility: KEARNS OQUIRRH PARK FITNESS CENTER

Recreation/Sports Program: BLACK DIAMOND GYMNASTICS & SPORTS CENTER

Recreational Attraction: FATCATS

Recreational Coach: DAVID F. PACK, PH.D.

Shooting Sports: TACTICAL AIRSOFT SUPPLY

Social Dance Studio: DF DANCE STUDIO

Sporting Event: BAR T RODEO

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