Congratulations to the 2008 Best of State Medal Winners. The judges have submitted their scores, and tabulations are back from Gilbert & Stewart Accounting.
The 2008 Best of State winners will be recognized at the Best of State Awards Gala, held Saturday, May 31st in the Salt Palace Grand Ballroom. This black-tie event will be hosted by
KUTV2's Mark Koelbel and
Shauna Lake.
PURCHASE GALA TICKETS
ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Performing Arts
Actor: Eric Randall Johnson
Children's Performing Group: The Music School's Crescent Super Band
Choreographer: Jennie Creer-King
Dance Group: Odyssey Dance Theatre
Instrumental Group: Brown/England Piano Duo
Original Music Composition: Mark Geslison
Theater Group/Director: Hale Centre Theatre
Visual Arts
Documentary: Issac Goeckeritz
Drawing/Illustration: Greg Newbold
Handicrafts: Handi Quilter
Instructional/Corporate Video: Emerald Forest Studios
Photography: George Frandsen Nature Photography
Publication: Zions Bank Community Magazine
Sculpture: Tod L. Wadsworth
Literary Arts
Non-fiction: Clark A. Campbell, The One-Page Project Manager
Screenwriting: Martin Andersen
Fiction: John M. Simmons, The Marvelous Journey Home
BUSINESS SERVICES
Advertising Agencies: Richter7
Alternative Health Care: CareSource
Animal Care: University Veterinary Hospital & Diagnostic Center
Architects: MHTN Architects
Banking: Zions Bank
Commercial Construction: Wadsworth Brothers
Customer Servicing/Call Centers: Close To My Heart
Data Services: Western Wats
Employment/Talent Agencies: Payroll Experts
Financial Services: Paragon Wealth Management
Food Services & Distributors: Muir Copper Canyon Farms
Graphic Design: Struck
Health Care Facilities: Caregiver Support Network Home Health & Hospice
Insurance: Dental Select
Legal Services: Jones Waldo
Miscellaneous Services: Manifest Management
Mortgage Broker: Envision Lending Group
Nursing: Highland Care Center
Pharmacies: Depot Drug
Public Relations: The Intrepid Group
Real Estate/Appraisal: Ledingham Properties
Recording Studio: Soularium Studios & June Audio
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Appointed Official: Marty Val Hill, UVU
Elected Official: Kelvyn H. Cullimore, Jr., Cottonwood Heights
Mayor: JoAnn Seghini, Midvale
Military Personnel/Unit: CW5 Paul Holton
Parks & Recreation Dept: Washington City
Public Safety Officer: Eric Johnson
Charity/Service Organization: Utah National Guard Charitable Trust
Education/Advocacy Organization: Sutherland Institute
Employer: Zions Bank
Entrepreneur: Jeanette Lynton, Close To My Heart
Humanitarian: Scott Anderson
Individual Volunteer: Marty Val Hill
International Business: International Armoring Corporation
Large Business: Zions Bank
Small Business: Curb It Recycling
Web-based Community Resource: Utah.Gov
DINING ESTABLISHMENTS
Fine Dining
American: Log Haven Restaurant
Asian/Pacific: Bangkok Thai on Main
European: Blue Boar Inn
Brunch: Zermatt Resort & Spa
Chef: Emanuel Vidolin, Alpine Country Club
Mexican/Latin American: Alpine Country Club Restaurant
Casual Dining
American: Zoom
Asian/Pacific: Rumbi Island Grill
Breakfast: The Original Pancake House
Mexican/Latin American: Las Tarascas
European/Middle Eastern: Bombay House
Informal Dining and Carryout
American: Cafe Zupas
Baked Goods: Backerei & Eis at Zermatt Resort & Spa
Frozen Desserts: Sub Zero Ice Cream
Local Sandwiches: Cafe Zupas
Franchise Sandwiches: Subway of Utah
Local Burgers: Home of the Train/Dairy Keen
Franchise Burgers: Carl's Jr.
Franchisee: Robert Sherwood, Subway of Utah
Mexican/Latin American: Cafe Rio
Pizza: Gold Medal Pizza
Soup: Cafe Zupas
Specialty Foods: Cakes de Fleur
EDUCATION
Arts in Education: Gina Bachauer International Piano Foundation
College/University Student: Cameron Bailey
College/University Teacher: Rebecka Meyers, MD
Educational/Training Institution/Service: Career Step
Preschool: The Newcastle School
Principal: Angie Alvey, Alpine Academy
Public/Private School K-12: Lakeridge Jr. High School
Support Personnel: DeAnn Dimond, Granite District
Teacher K-12: Lu Ann Staheli, Payson Jr. High
HOSPITALITY/TRAVEL/TOURISM
Adventure Travel: Western River Expeditions/Moab Adventure Center
Bed & Breakfast: The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant
Caterers: Utah Food Services
Convention and Meeting Facilities: Zermatt Resort & Spa
Convention and Meeting Services: Modern Exposition Services
Day Spas: Zermatt Resort & Spa
Destination Spas: Green Valley Spa & Resort
Fishing/River Outfitters: Sheri Griffith Expeditions
Golf Course: The Homestead
Hotels: Zermatt Resort & Spa
Inns: The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant
Transportation Services: Keystone Aviation
Travel Agencies: Columbus Travel
Vacation Resorts: Zermatt Resort & Spa
MERCHANDISING & CONSUMER SERVICES
Animal Training: CommuniCanine
Apparel: Shade Clothing
Assisted Living Facilities: Silverado Aspen Park
Auto Dealers-New: Ken Garff Automotive Group
Auto Dealers-Used: Salt Lake Imports, Inc
Automotive Services: Certified Auto Care
Bridal/Wedding Services: The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant
Residential Construction: Rainey Homes
Consumer Electronics: Skullcandy
Credit Unions: Goldenwest Credit Union
Dietary Supplements: USANA Health Sciences
Floral Design: Scenemakers
Gifts/Household Goods: Salt City Candle Company
Hair/Beauty Salons: Remedez HairSpa - AVEDA
Health Care Services: Dr. Carl K. McMillan TMJ Therapy
Health/Nutrition Products: Agel Enterprises
Home Decor: Tai Pan Trading
Independent Senior Living: Highland Cove Retirement Community
Interior Design: Steve Peterson Interiors Unlimited
Jewelry: Salt City Candle Co.
Landscape Services & Supplies: Chanshare Sod Farms
Miscellaneous Merchandising/Services: Elase Medical Spa
Personal Care Products/Cosmetics: USANA Health Sciences
Remodeling/Home Improvement: Any Hour Electric
Residential Building Subcontractor: AxisPointe
Restoration Services: Utah Disaster Kleenup
Youth Treatment Center: New Haven
PRODUCTION & MANUFACTURING
Apparel: Baby Bling
Candy/Confectionary: V Chocolates
Dairy/Egg Production: Beehive Cheese Co.
Food Manufacturing/Processing: Indulgent Foods/Stephen's Gourmet
Furniture/Fixtures: Granite Mill
Livestock: Circle Four Farms
Mining/Quarrying: Staker and Parson Companies
Misc. Manufacturing Industries: USSynthetic Corporation
Printing/Publishing: Ferrari Color
Rubber/Plastic Products: Close to My Heart
Transportation Equipment: International Armoring Corporation
SCIENCE & TECH
Civil Engineering: Stantec Consulting
Computer and Software Providers: Millenniata
Computer Related Services: Software Technology Group
Electrical Engineering: Spectrum Engineers
Interactive/Mutimedia: Engage ThoughtWare
Inventor: Orbit Irrigation Products
Laboratory Equipment/Supplies: Raumland Systems
Lighting Design: Spectrum Engineers
Mechanical Engineering: Spectrum Engineers
Medical Innovation: Bunnell Inc.
Research and Development: Utah Dept. of Transportation
Software Development/Publishers: Imagine Learning
Structural Engineering: Reaveley Engineers & Associates
Telecommunications: Tonaquint Center Development
Web Design: Emerald Forest Studios
Web Development: Agency Fusion
SPORTS & RECREATION
Dance Studio: Elite Dance Force
Gymnastics Studio: Bailie's Gymnastics
Amateur Athlete: Eric Randall Johnson
Private Fitness Facility: Gold's Gym
Recreational Attraction: FatCats
Recreational Coach: David Pack
