Executive Excellence

The Utah Business Executive Excellence Awards honor members of the executive team whose vision and expertise are vital to the growth of their companies. Whatever their industry, these executives manage the day-to-day details in areas ranging from product development to finances to marketing and more — making them key contributors to Utah’s business success.

Yet, while they are leaders with a high impact, the power of their leadership doesn’t come from their moments on stage. Rather, it’s in the quiet moments that have inspired their teams, in their decisiveness in making difficult decisions and dedication to guiding company members through tough conversations.

June 23, 2026

Time: TBD

David Eccles School of Business

   

Last Day to Nominate
April 15, 2026

Who is eligible for this award?
  • Eligible candidates are those who are operation leaders, run teams or programs or are responsible for the daily operations of the organization.
  • C-suite officers (including, but not limited to: Chief Operations Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Marketing Officer)
  • Executive directors or program directors
  • General managers
  • Vice presidents
Who is NOT eligible for this award?
  • Chief executive officer or company president (instead check out the Utah Business CEO of the Year Award)
  • Board directors (including independent directors and trustees) (instead check out the Utah Business Outstanding Directors Award)
What does a great candidate look like?
  • Deeply involved in the day-to-day aspects, leading to the company’s success
  • Leads their teams toward a shared vision of success, especially during difficult times
  • Connects day-to-day actions and goals to the bigger picture of company success and belonging
  • Embodies resilient leadership
  • Decisive decision maker
  • Dedicated to employee success and development
Why Enter
  • Recognition and Prestige
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Increased Visibility
  • Employee Moral and Recruitment
  • Validation of Efforts
  • Ispirational Influence
  • Strengthening Community Ties  

    The last day to submit a nomination is April 15, 2026

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Notable Honorees

About the Nomination Process

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I still don’t know if my candidate is eligible. Who should I contact to see if my nominee’s position qualifies for this award?
How are honorees selected?

Nominations are scored by a panel of business and industry experts. Scores are averaged and ranked to determine top performers.

Who can submit a nomination?

Anyone may nominate a candidate. Great nominations usually come from someone who works closely with the candidate and knows about their best qualities and contributions.

Is there a fee to submit a nomination?

No!

What is the nomination process like?

To submit a nomination, click on the Submit a Nomination button on this page. You’ll fill out a simple form with basic information about the nominee, in addition to details about how they stand out among their peers, how they’ve positioned the company for continued success and how their leadership complements your company’s management team and brings valuable skills to the table.

What information should be included in the nomination?

Great nominations that stand out provide specific details about the contributions and impact of the nominee. Consider including information about your nominee’s expertise, accomplishments, and initiatives, as well as explanations about your nominee’s unique traits and statistics about their professional success and impact. For more details on nomination information, please visit our award Q&A page here.

Do multiple nominations for a candidate improve their chances of being selected?

No. Honorees are selected based on merit rather than popular vote. It is best to compile all the information into one well-written nomination. As the judges read through all the nominations—sometimes hundreds of them—it’s easier for them to get a full picture of the nominee if all information is in the same nomination.

Submit a Nomination

Photos From the Award Event

Utah Business events provide a dynamic platform for celebrating the achievements, innovations and contributions of professionals and organizations across Utah. Our events are meticulously designed to recognize excellence and inspire growth within the business community.

Sponsors are an integral part of our events strategy.

Sponsorship packages are available at all levels of impact and budget, ranging from comprehensive exposure to element-specific branding. Options include:

  • Company logo on all print and digital advertising throughout marketing campaign
  • Company logo on event landing page
  • Table sponsorship
  • Exhibit table
  • Company logo on honoree videos and award plaques
  • Use of event logo

Want to connect with this one-of-a-kind group of leaders? Visit utahbusiness.com/advertise for more information.

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