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2009 BEST OF STATE STATUE WINNERS

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Forever Strong

BUSINESS SERVICES
Ralph L. Wadsworth Construction

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
International Armoring Corporation

DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
Tree Room at Sundance

EDUCATION
337 Project

HOSPITALITY, TRAVEL & TOURISM
America's Freedom Festival at Provo

MERCHANDISING & CONSUMER SERVICES
Overstock.com

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING
Amano Artisan Chocolate

SCIENCE & TECH
Van Boerum & Frank Associates

SPORTS & RECREATION
Apa Sherpa

2009 BEST OF STATE MEDALISTS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Performing Arts

Actor: ERIC RANDALL JOHNSON

Children's Performing Group: AMERICAN HERITAGE LYCEUM PHILHARMONIC

Choreographer: DERRYL YEAGER

Dance Group: ODYSSEY DANCE THEATRE

Individual Dancer: NICOLE KNUDSON

Individual Vocalist: ALEX BOYE

Instrumental Group: FRY STREET QUARTET

Original Music Composition: MARK GESLISON

Specialty Act: MICHAEL JOHN HAMILTON

Talent Representation: UTAH LIVE BANDS

Theater Group: HALE CENTRE THEATRE

Vocal/Instrumental Band: CRESCENT SUPER BAND

Visual Arts

Carving: BRIAN BAITY

Documentary: ISSAC GOECKERITZ

Feature Film: FOREVER STRONG

Instructional/Corporate Video: COSMIC PICTURES/COSMIC BLU

Painting-Modern: SHAUNA COOK CLINGER

Painting-Classical: ADAM ABRAM

Photography: PEPPER NIX

Publication: ELAN WOMAN

Sculpture: TOD L. WADSWORTH

Literary Arts

Fiction: ANNETTE HAWS, Waiting For the Light to Change

Historical Fiction: HEATHER B. MOORE, Abinadi

BUSINESS SERVICES

Accounting: JD CLARK & COMPANY

Advertising Agencies: THOMASARTS

Alternative Health Care: CARESOURCE

Animal Care: UNIVERSITY VETERINARY HOSPITAL & DIAGNOSTIC CENTER

Architects: MHTN ARCHITECTS

Banking: ZIONS BANK

Commercial Building Services: MOUNTAIN CRANE SERVICE

Commercial Contractor: CACHE VALLEY ELECTRIC

Construction-Commercial: BIG-D CONSTRUCTION

Construction-Heavy: RALPH L. WADSWORTH CONSTRUCTION

Customer Servicing/Call Centers: 1-800-CONTACTS

Data Services: SPEARSTONE

Employment/Talent Agencies: PAYROLL EXPERTS

Financial Services: DISCOVER FINANCIAL SERVICES

Food Services & Distributors: NICHOLAS & COMPANY

Graphic Design: RISER MEDIA

Health Care Facilities: CHRISTUS HEALTH UTAH

Insurance: EDUCATORS MUTUAL INSURANCE ASSOCIATION

Language Services: U.S. TRANSLATION COMPANY

Legal Services: JONES WALDO HOLBROOK & MCDONOUGH

Miscellaneous Services: SIGNATURE SMILES

Mortgage Banker: FAMILY FIRST CREDIT UNION

Mortgage Broker: ENVISION LENDING GROUP

Nursing: HEARTS FOR HOSPICE & HOME HEALTH

Pharmacies: DEPOT DRUG

Property Management: PRIMARY RESIDENTIAL MANAGEMENT

Public Relations: THE EXORO GROUP

Real Estate/Appraisal: SAVEUTAHHOMES.COM

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

Appointed Official: W. GARY HARMER, COTTONWOOD HEIGHTS

Economic Development Management: UTAH FUND OF FUNDS

Military Personnel/Unit: CW5 PAUL HOLTON

Public Safety Officer: SUSAN KESTER

Public Works: UDOT INNOVATE 80

Associations/Chambers: BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF UTAH

Charitable/Service Organization: THE ROAD HOME

Education/Advocacy Organization: LEADERSHIP PARK CITY

Employer: ZIONS BANK

Entrepreneur: CHAD A. WADE

Humanitarian Organization: GLOBUS RELIEF

Individual Humanitarian: PAUL HOLTON

Individual Volunteer: MARTY VAL HILL

International Business: INTERNATIONAL ARMORING CORPORATION

Large Business: EBAY

Project Development: MILLROCK DEVELOPMENT

Web-based Community Resource: UTAH.GOV <

DINING ESTABLISHMENTS

Fine Dining

American, Classic: TREE ROOM AT SUNDANCE

American, Contemporary: LOG HAVEN

Asian/Pacific: BANGKOK THAI ON MAIN

Brunch: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Buffets: SCHNEITTER'S AT ZERMATT

Chef: ERIC MAY, THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

European: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Casual Dining

American: CAFE ZUPAS

Asian/Pacific: SIMPLY THAI

Breakfast: THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE

Franchisee: ROBERT SHERWOOD, SUBWAY OF UTAH

Mexican/Latin American: CAFE RIO MEXICAN GRILL

Baked Goods: BREADSTIX BAKERY & CAFE

Pizza, NY Style: MATTY'S BISTRO AT ZERMATT

Pizza, Traditional: BRICK OVEN PIZZA

Informal Dining/Carryout

Asian/Pacific: RUMBI ISLAND GRILL

Baked Goods: BACKEREI & EIS AT ZERMATT

Franchise Burgers: CARL'S JR.

Franchise Sandwiches: SUBWAY

Ice Cream: SUB ZERO ICE CREAM

Frozen Desserts: BEVERY HILL'S BAKERY

Shakes: HOME OF THE TRAIN/DAIRY KEEN

Frozen Yogurt: RED MANGO

Local Burgers: HI MOUNTAIN DRUG

Local Sandwiches: WRIGGLES

Mexican/Latin American: CAFE RIO MEXICAN GRILL

Pizza: NICOLITALIA PIZZERIA

Salads: CAFE ZUPAS

Soup: CAFE ZUPAS

Specialty Foods: CAKES DE FLEUR

EDUCATION

Administrator: TROY D'AMBROSIO

Arts in Education: 337 PROJECT

College/University Teacher: PROFESSOR MARTY VAL HILL, SPHR

Educational Institution/Service: UTAH ACADEMIC LIBRARY CONSORTIUM

On-line Education: WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY

Preschool: DANCING MOOSE MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Public/Private School K-12: LAKERIDGE JR. HIGH SCHOOL

Teacher K-12: LINDA SEEHUSEN, WESTVALE ELEMENTARY

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: LIBELLA EVENT PLANNING & DESIGN

Caterers: CULINARY CRAFTS

Convention and Meeting Facilities: ZERMATT RESORT & SPA

Convention and Meeting Services: SCENEMAKERS

Day Spas: SERENITY SPA BY WESTGATE

Destination Management: GEP UTAH

Destination Spas: RED MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA

Event Planner: SCENEMAKERS

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

Fishing/River Outfitters: WESTERN RIVER EXPEDITIONS

Hospitality Services: UTAH VALLEY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU

Hotels: RED CLIFFS LODGE

Inns: THE BLUE BOAR INN & RESTAURANT

Museums/Attractions: UTAH OLYMPIC PARK

Travel Agencies: COLUMBUS TRAVEL

Vacation Resorts: SUNDANCE RESORT

MERCHANDISING & CONSUMER SERVICES

Animal Training: COMMUNICANINE

Apparel: LITTLE CHERRY BLOSSOMS

Art Galleries: WILLIAMS FINE ART

Assisted Living Facilities: COURTYARD AT JAMESTOWN

Auto Dealers-New: KEN GARFF AUTOMOTIVE GROUP

Auto Dealers-Used: SALT LAKE IMPORTS

Automotive Services: SUPERSONIC CAR WASH

Residential Construction: MCARTHUR HOMES

Consumer Electronics: SPRING MOBILE

Credit Unions: GOLDENWEST CREDIT UNION

Dietary Supplements: NU SKIN ENTERPRISES

Floral Design: EVERY BLOOMING THING

Gifts/Household Goods: SALT CITY CANDLE COMPANY

Hair/Beauty Salons: MAINSPRING DAY SPA & SALON

Health Care Services: CAREGIVER SUPPORT NETWORK HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE

Health/Nutrition Beverage: REV3 ENERGY, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Health/Nutrition Products: MY HEALTHPAK, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Home Decor: TAI PAN TRADING INTERNATIONAL

Interior Design: TAI PAN TRADING INTERNATIONAL

Jewelry: O.C. TANNER COMPANY

Landscape Services & Supplies: HANSEN'S LANDSCAPE SERVICES

Medical Supplies: ALPINE HOME MEDICAL EQUIPMENT

Miscellaneous Merchandising/Services: OVERSTOCK.COM

Personal Care Products/Cosmetics: SENSE, USANA HEALTH SCIENCES

Pools/Spas: BULLFROG SPAS

Remodeling/Home Improvement: UPSCALE DOWNSTAIRS

Residential Building Subcontractor: RAIN GUTTER SPECIALTIES

Sporting Goods: GOLSAN CYCLES

Youth Treatment Center: NEW HAVEN

PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING

Beverage: CASTLE CREEK WINERY

Candy/Confectionary: V CHOCOLATES

Electro/Mechanical: INTERMOUNTAIN ELECTRONICS

Food Manufacturing/Processing: BEEHIVE CHEESE COMPANY

Furniture/Fixtures: GRANITE MILL

Gourmet/Artisan Foods: AMANO ARTISAN CHOCOLATE

Livestock: CIRCLE FOUR FARMS

Mining/Quarrying: GENEVA ROCK PRODUCTS

Misc. Manufacturing Industries: LEANWERKS

Printing/Publishing: FERRARI COLOR

Transportation Equipment: INTERNATIONAL ARMORING CORPORATION

Wholesale Goods: SALT CITY CANDLE COMPANY

SCIENCE & TECH

Analytical Laboratory: ULTRASOUND SPECIALISTS

Applied Science/Technology: WESTERN STATES CALIBRATION

Computer and Software Providers: PC LAPTOPS

Computer Related Services: MILLENNIATA

Electrical Engineering: SPECTRUM ENGINEERS

Hardware/Firmware Development: INTHINC

Inventor: GAIL TARVER

Laboratory Equipment/Supplies: RAUMLAND SYSTEMS

Lighting Design: SPECTRUM ENGINEERS

Mechanical Engineering: VAN BOERUM & FRANK ASSOCIATES

Medical Innovation: AMERICAN BIOTECH LABS

Research and Development: NU SKIN ENTERPRISES

Software Development/Publishers: SIRE TECHNOLOGIES

Structural Engineering: REAVELEY ENGINEERS + ASSOCIATES

Telecommunications: INSIDESALES.COM

Web Design: STRUCK CREATIVE

Web Development: AGENCY FUSION

SPORTS & RECREATION

Athletic Camp: BOOTCAMP WITH JESS

Dance Studio: THE DANCE CLUB

Gymnastics Studio: BAILIE'S GYMNASTICS

Amateur Athlete: ERIC RANDALL JOHNSON

Martial Arts Studio: KIM'S ACADEMY OF SANDY

Private Fitness Facility: TREEHOUSE ATHLETIC CLUB

Professional Athlete: APA SHERPA

Public Fitness/Recreation Facility: UTAH OLYMPIC OVAL

Recreation/Sports Program: UTAH OLYMPIC PARK

Recreational Attraction: SALOMON CENTER

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