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STATE OF SPORT AWARDS

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Governor Spencer Cox

A Message from Our Governor

Spencer J. Cox

From the largest stadiums and loudest arenas to the city parks and school gyms, there’s nothing quite like sports to bring us together as a community. All year long we watch our favorite athletes and teams compete as we cheer them on through the wins and losses.

As we host the 10th annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards this April, we look forward to honoring excellence on the field of play across the broad spectrum of sport in our state. This year, we will honor top athletes at every level, welcome skateboarding legend Tony Hawk, present the Lewis Feild Memorial Award, and recognize our state’s Olympic & Paralympic heroes.

I can’t wait to honor these top athletes and coaches as we celebrate Utah’s position as 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.

Our 2021 State of Sport Honorees

The 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

Event of the Year

Tony Hawk’s Vert Alert

Highlight of the Year

Tom van Steenbergen’s Best Trick

Red Bull Rampage

Team of the Year

Utah Football

Pac-12 Conference

Lewis Feild Memorial Award

Stetson Wright

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Coach of the Year

Kyle Whittingham

Football, University of Utah

Professional Athlete of the Year

Tony Finau

PGA TOUR

Adaptive Athlete of the Year

Marybai Huking

USA Goalball

Olympic Female Athlete of the Year

Erin Jackson

Long Track, US Speedskating

Olympic Male Athlete of the Year

Alex Hall

Slopestyle and Big Air, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Whittni Orton

Cross Country and Track & Field, Brigham Young University

Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year

Devin Lloyd

Football, University of Utah

High School Female Athlete of the Year

Maggie Mendelson

Basketball and Volleyball, Fremont Silverwolves

High School Male Athlete of the Year

Cody Hagen

Football and Track & Field, Corner Canyon Chargers

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FAQs

How are the honorees and categories selected? Expand

A panel of Utah media and sports industry leaders review categories and potential nominees, ultimately determining those that had the most remarkable accomplishments in the previous year. In order to be eligible, honorees must be willing and or able to participate fully in the nomination process. The number of nominees in each category may vary from year to year, depending on the specific calendar year's athletic achievements. This number will be determined by the Committee.

When will winners be announced? Expand

The honorees are announced weekly on KUTV Talkin' Sports in conjunction with posting on our website prior to the date of the event.

What determines this year's season? Expand

SOSA honorees are selected based on their accomplishments within the current calendar year. While some academic and athletic seasons overlap calendar years, the Committee looks at the body of work that best incorporated the current calendar year.

How can I get a ticket to the event? Expand

Capacity is limited so the evening is by invite only. For table sponsorship opportunity and availability, email jstrand@utahsportscommission.com.

Who should I contact if I noticed a problem with the website? Expand

Please notify us of an issue with the website by sending an email to mvacheva@utahsportscommission.com.

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