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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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Zions Bank

Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare

OUR PARTNERS

Huntsman Foundation

Huntsman Foundation

Las Vegas Raiders

Las Vegas Raiders

Ken Garff

Ken Garff

The Larry H. Miller Company

The Larry H. Miller Company

Wasatch Group

Wasatch Group

KUTV

KUTV

Gardner Group

Gardner Group

Eccles Foundation

Eccles Foundation

Smith Entertainment Group

Smith Entertainment Group

Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

Utah Hockey Club

Utah Hockey Club

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

Utah Royals

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Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County

Boyer Company

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Brigham Young University

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Discover Davis

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Elevated Group

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Explore Utah Valley

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Feld Entertainment

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Huntsman World Senior Games

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Layton Construction

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Maverik Center

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Nicholas and Company

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Ogden Golf & Country Club

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Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo

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Salt Lake City-Utah 2034

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Premier Lacrosse League

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Price Real Estate

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Rocky Mountain Power

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Salt Lake Community College

Salt Lake Community College

Ski Utah

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Spanish Fork Fiesta Days Rodeo

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Tony Finau Foundation

Tony Finau Foundation

Toyota

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University of Utah

University of Utah

U.S. Ski & Snowboard

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US Speedskating

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USA Climbing

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Visit Ogden

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FAQS

What is the process for selecting honorees? Expand

A nominating committee composed of Utah's sports professionals and media members reviews the categories and potential honorees, ultimately selecting those who have had the most remarkable accomplishments in the previous year.

To be eligible, honorees must be willing to fully participate in the nomination process. The number of nominees in each category may vary, depending on the specific athletic achievements of that calendar year.

When will the winners be announced? Expand

Starting in February, the honorees are announced weekly on KUTV Talkin' Sports, as well as on the Utah Sports Commission website and social media (@stateofsport).

Where can I find tickets for the event? Expand

Capacity for the evening is limited. For table sponsorship opportunities and availability, please contact Chase Robbins at crobbins@utahsportscommission.com.

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