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11TH ANNUAL STATE OF SPORT AWARDS FEATURING:

Most decorated American winter Olympian, Apolo Ohno; 29-time Paralympic medalist, Jessica Long; and 3-time Olympic champion, Shaun White.

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Governor Spencer Cox

A Message from Our Governor

Spencer J. Cox

Sport resonates across our state, from parks and playing fields to ski trails and the largest stadiums and loudest arenas. There’s nothing quite like sport to bring people together as a community as we participate with friends or cheer on our sport heroes.

This April, at the 11th annual Governor’s State of Sport Awards, we look forward to honoring excellence on the field of play across the broad spectrum of sport in our state. We will also welcome back 2002 gold medalist Apolo Anton Ohno, the most decorated American in the Winter Olympics.

I look forward to hosting this terrific event as we honor excellence in sport in 2022, and showcase major events, teams, athletes, coaches, special guests and others who have all contributed to Utah's incredible sports landscape as we celebrate Utah 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 2023 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

Legacy Award

TBA April 12

Legacy Award

TBA April 12

State of Sport Award

TBA April 12

State of Sport Award

TBA April 12

Lewis Feild Memorial Award

TBA April 12

Event of the Year

TBA April 9

Highlight of the Year

TBA April 9

Olympic Team of the Year

Aerials Gold Medalists

Freestyle Skiing, U.S. Ski & Snowboard

Team of the Year

University of Utah Ski Team

Alpine & Nordic Skiing, Rocky Mountain Intercollegiate Ski Association

Adaptive Athlete of the Year

Matthew Brewer

Alpine Skiing, U.S. Paralympic Alpine Skiing

Professional Female Athlete of the Year

TBA April 2

Professional Male Athlete of the Year

TBA April 2

Coach of the Year

Kyle Whittingham

Football, University of Utah

Collegiate Female Athlete of the Year

Courtney Wayment

Cross Country and Track & Field, Brigham Young University

Collegiate Male Athlete of the Year

Clark Phillips III

Football, University of Utah

High School Female Athlete of the Year

Teya Sidberry

Basketball, Judge Memorial Bulldogs

High School Male Athlete of the Year

Jackson Brousseau

Football, Baseball and Basketball, Lehi Pioneers

PRESENTED BY

Zions Bank

Zions Bank

Intermountain Healthcare

Intermountain Healthcare

Our Partners

Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz

Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake

Raiders

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KUTV

KUTV

Huntsman Foundation

Huntsman Foundation

Ken Garff

Ken Garff

Gardner

Gardner

The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

The Larry H. & Gail Miller Family Foundation

FAQs

Who selects the honorees? Expand

A committee of sport industry leaders and Utah media 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 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.

When are the winners announced? Expand

Beginning in March, the honorees are announced weekly on KUTV Talkin' Sports in conjunction with our website and social media (@stateofsport).

Where can event tickets be purchased? Expand

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

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