Nominations
Utah Business celebrates the accomplishments of entrepreneurs and executives who stand out in our community. Check below for the current status of nominations, and join us in honoring the best in Utah by nominating someone you believe deserves the spotlight.

CEO of the Year
- Deadline: December 31
Honoring CEOs who have led their organizations with strength, courage, and endurance and have made it their mission to change the way we do business in Utah.
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Corporate Counsel
Recognizing exceptional in-house counselors who serve our state’s businesses, nonprofit organizations, and other private-sector organizations.
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30 Women To Watch
Celebrating women who are on their way to truly amazing things. These are our state’s next senators, CEOs, entrepreneurs, authors, and arrivistes.
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CXO of the Year
Recognizing members of the C-suite who are changing the way we do business for the better.
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Outstanding Directors
Honoring directors and board members who advise private, public and nonprofit organizations and help them reach their end goals.
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Honors In Education Gala
Honoring teachers who have made it their mission to improve mental and emotional well-being in the state of Utah.
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HR Achievement Awards
Honoring individuals who are changing the way we hire, develop, nurture, and retain our state’s best talent.
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Fast 50
Fast 50 companies are established companies selected based on a combination of revenue growth and total revenue and are vetted by Squire and Co. for financial accuracy. In addition to the Fast 50, Utah Business also recognizes emerging companies—those companies who have not been in business the required five years, but who have shown exponential growth.
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Living Color Gala
Honoring individuals who have made it their mission to attract and foster diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the state of Utah.
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Women of the Year
Honoring women whose contributions to the state of Utah have made them pillars of the community.
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Green Business Awards
Honoring companies, communities, and individuals who are improving our air quality, reducing our emissions, and making strides toward our state’s environmental sustainability.
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Healthcare Heroes
Honoring those who have made it their mission to improve the state of health in Utah.
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The Innovation Awards
Recognizing the state’s vibrant community of innovators — from startups to established companies — and their breakthrough creations.
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20 in Their 20s
Recognizing the state’s up-and-coming talent who are starting their own businesses, rising through the ranks of existing ones, and recreating the world in their own image.
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Best Companies To Work For
Recognizing organizations deemed “best place to work” by their own employees.
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The SAMY Awards
Recognizing sales and marketing professionals who have had a measurable impact on their company’s bottom line.
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40 Under 40
Honoring Utah’s most established professionals, those who have founded companies, led nonprofits, and chaired influential organizations.
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