Congratulations to our 2025 Honorees

Governor Spencer Cox

A MESSAGE FROM OUR GOVERNOR

Spencer J. Cox

It was a remarkable year for sport across our great state of Utah in 2024. From the return of the Utah Royals FC to the new Utah Hockey Club and the awarding of the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, we have a lot to celebrate.

Sport is a part of our culture here in Utah, motivating youth across all 29 counties of our state. The 13th annual Governor's State of Sport Awards provides all of us with the platform to honor athletes, coaches, and events across the entire state. It was a year of outstanding athletic accomplishments and thrilling moments that had us on the edge of our seats.

This year's State of Sport Awards will celebrate our rich Olympic and Paralympic heritage as we honor Utah athletes who competed last summer at the Games in Paris.

As governor, it is an honor to recognize our Utah athletes at the State of Sport Awards! Utah is, indeed, the State of Sport.

ABOUT SOSA

In 2012, the Utah Sports Commission, in partnership with the Governor, created the State of Sport Awards to celebrate Utah’s sports industry and recognize excellence at the high school, collegiate, professional, and Olympic and Paralympic levels.

2025 STATE OF SPORT HONOREES

The Utah Sports Commission presents categories and honorees selected by a nominating committee of Utah's sports professionals and media.

VIew Past Honorees

Event of the Year

Utah Hockey Club’s Inaugural Game

National Hockey League

Highlight of the Year

Winter Games Return to Utah

Salt Lake City-Utah 2034 Olympics & Paralympics

Team of the Year

Utah Archers

Premier Lacrosse League

Coach of the Year

Diljeet Taylor

Cross Country and Track & Field, Brigham Young University

Professional Female Athlete of the Year

Haley Batten

Mountain Biking, Specialized Factory Racing

Professional Male Athlete of the Year

Diego Luna

Soccer, Real Salt Lake

Olympic Female Athlete of the Year

Winter Vinecki

Aerials, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Olympic Male Athlete of the Year

Kenneth Rooks

3000m Steeplechase, USA Track & Field

Adaptive Female Athlete of the Year

Alejandra Ibáñez

Wheelchair Basketball, NWBA

Adaptive Male Athlete of the Year

David Blair

Discus, U.S. Paralympics Track & Field

Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Maile O’Keefe

Gymnastics, University of Utah

Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year

JaQuavious Harris

Cross Country and Track & Field, Salt Lake Community College

High School Female Athlete of the Year

Emilee Skinner

Basketball, Ridgeline Riverhawks

High School Male Athlete of the Year

Emerson Geilman

Football, Bountiful Redhawks

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