# Best of State

> Best of State recognizes outstanding individuals, businesses, and organizations across Utah for sustained excellence. Winners are chosen by 100+ volunteer judges and results are audited by the independent CPA firm Gilbert & Stewart, P.C.

## Pages

- [Home](/): Program overview, 2026 winners, Legacy Council, and FAQs.
- [About the Medal](/about): History of the Best of State medallion and the program's judging criteria.
- [2026 Winners](/winners): The current year's medalists, filterable by category.
- [Past Winners](/past-winners): Archive of winners from prior years.
- [Categories](/categories): Full list of categories open for nomination.
- [Nominate](/nominate): Submit a nomination for the current award cycle.
- [Awards Gala](/gala): June 2, 2026 — Salt Palace Convention Center, Salt Lake City.
- [Golf Tournament](/golf-tournament): July 15, 2026 — Soldier Hollow Golf Course, Midway, Utah.
- [Partners](/partners): Program sponsors and partners.
- [Transparency](/transparency): How judging works, independent CPA auditing, and why Best of State is not a pay-to-play award.
- [Newsletter & Publications](/newsletter): Quarterly Dispatch and annual Winners publication downloads.