Best of State
The Results Are In!
The field of nominees was stronger than ever this year and the judges labored over their scores. We send out a big thank you to our judges for their service. Congratulations to all the nominees for their outstanding achievements and exemplary community involvement.

Winners were recognized at the 2009 Best of State Awards Gala in the Grand Ballroom of the Salt Palace on Saturday, May 30th.

Congratulations to the 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

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE 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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