ANNOUNCING CLASS OF 2026 HONOREES

Utah truly is the State of Sport. I see it in the excitement our professional sports teams bring and in the eyes of youth who engage in sport for fun and to learn life skills. And the countdown is on as Utah heads towards the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games in eight years.

This past year, The Ballpark at America First Square opened, bringing baseball to burgeoning communities in the Salt Lake Valley. Our new National Hockey League club took on the moniker of the Utah Mammoth, while Utah 2034 was established as the name of our upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. And last summer, over 50,000 spectators were on the steps of the Utah State Capitol for Red Bull Soapbox — another innovative and globally recognized sports and entertainment event in our state.

The 14th annual Governor's State of Sport Awards will bring excitement and memories for fans as we recognize the best athletes, coaches, highlights, and events from across Utah.

As an Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games host, we are especially honored to welcome Olympic legend Michael Phelps as our special guest. We’ll also recognize and welcome home our Team Utah athletes who represented us at the Milano-Cortina Winter Games.

I'm proud, as governor, to honor our great athletes, coaches, and teams at the State of Sport Awards.