The Salt Lake Chamber has announced the recipients of its annual awards, to be presented Aug. 25 at its annual meeting.
Award recipients have "demonstrated exceptional support for the chamber's mission, celebrating the organization's 139-year legacy of advancing Utah's business community," the organization said. With the theme "A Beacon of Opportunity," the event will celebrate the power of leadership, partnership and vision in shaping Utah's future.
"There is no greater tradition than coming together to celebrate the people who make Utah, Utah," said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. "This year's honorees embody the leadership, innovation and service that strengthen our economy, enrich our communities and create opportunity for generations to come. We are grateful for their lasting contributions and proud to recognize the difference each has made across our state."
Award recipients are:
• President's Award for Excellence (honoring an individual or organization selected by the chamber president and CEO): Brian Steed, vice president for government and external relations, Utah State University.
• Utah Rising Award (honoring an organization advancing the goals of Utah Rising): Clark and Christine Ivory Foundation.
• Legacy Award (honoring a long-standing business in Utah): Wasatch Electric.
• Fortitude Award (honoring a corporate business in Utah): America First Credit Union.
• Beehive Award (honoring an organization that helps build the community through volunteerism): Utah Food Bank.
• Opportunity Award (honoring a small business in Utah): Avalanche Studios.
• Icon Award (honoring a woman-owned business in Utah): Bossible.
• Trailblazer Award (honoring a "rising star" in the community): Kylee Spjut, senior public relations manager, Penna Powers.
• Chamber Champions (honoring exceptional chamber volunteers): Alicia Gleed, community building officer, The Road Home; Andrew Gruber, executive director, Wasatch Front Regional Council; Tom Jacobson, attorney, Thomas N. Jacobson Law; Amanda Morton, vice president of relationship development, Cyprus Credit Union; and Cory Robinson, market manager, America First Credit Union.
Details about the honorees are available in the "News" section of slchamber.com.
The Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon will take place Aug. 25 at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium, with doors opening at 11 a.m. and the program running from noon to 1:30 p.m. Details are at slchamber.com.