CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2024 HONOREES

Governor Spencer Cox

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Spencer J. Cox

Sport is the lifeblood of our communities. It brings us together as fans and participants. As fans, we are motivated by the men and women who serve as our sport heroes, inspiring us to fill our playing fields, stadiums and arenas.

I look forward to the 12th annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards this April as an opportunity to recognize the great stars of sport we have here in Utah.

We will also be honored to have tennis legend John McEnroe join us as our special guest. John won a total of 155 ATP titles, including seven Grand Slam singles crowns, winning multiple times at Wimbledon and the U.S. Open.

It is my honor to host the State of Sport Awards as a platform to showcase the major events, teams, athletes, coaches, and others who have all contributed to making Utah the State of Sport.

ABOUT SOSA

In 2012, the Utah Sports Commission in conjunction with the Governor created the State of Sport Awards to celebrate Utah’s sports industry and honor excellence on a high school, collegiate, professional, Olympic and Paralympic level.

2024 STATE OF SPORT HONOREES

Utah Sports Commission presents categories and honorees that have been selected by a nominating committee made up of Utah's sports professionals and media.

VIew Past Honorees

Legacy Award

Alan Ashton

Legacy Award

Kem Gardner

Event of the Year

NBA All-Star

Highlight of the Year

Bienvenido Aguado’s Best Trick

Freeride Mountain Biking, Red Bull Rampage

Team of the Year

BYU Women’s Soccer

Big 12 Conference

Coach of the Year

Isaac Wood

Cross Country and Track & Field, Salt Lake Community College

Professional Female Athlete of the Year

Grayson Murphy

Mountain Running, Saucony

Professional Male Athlete of the Year

Puka Nacua

Football, Los Angeles Rams

Olympic Female Athlete of the Year

Kristen Santos-Griswold

Short Track Speedskating, US Speedskating

Olympic Male Athlete of the Year

Casey Dawson

Long Track Speedskating, US Speedskating

Adaptive Female Athlete of the Year

Seneida Biendarra

Paraclimbing, USA Climbing

Adaptive Male Athlete of the Year

Zach Miller

Para Snowboarding, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Alissa Pili

Basketball, University of Utah

Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year

Branden Carlson

Basketball, University of Utah

High School Female Athlete of the Year

Avery Sapp

Softball, Spanish Fork Dons

High School Male Athlete of the Year

Daniel Simmons

Cross Country and Track & Field, American Fork Cavemen

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