UTC Named 2006 Best of State Association / Chamber

SALT LAKE CITY, June 9, 2006—The Utah Technology Council (UTC) has been named Best Association/Chamber in the Community Development category of Utah’s 2006 Best of State. The Best Of State program recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations in ten categories each year. Out of these winners, Best of State will name ten BOSS (Best of State Statue) awards in a gala event that will be televised June 24 on KUTV.

The Community Development category of Best of State includes seven winners in the public sector and ten people and organizations in the private sector. In the private sector, UTC has been named the Associations and Chambers winner for 2006.

“As the voice of Utah’s companies in the technology and life sciences sector, we consider ourselves first and foremost to be community builders,” said Richard R. Nelson, UTC president and CEO. “Our work is tremendously challenging and rewarding. We consider it a great honor to receive this prestigious award.”

“This year’s nominees were exceptional and we are honored to be part of the process that singles out and honors these outstanding people and organizations,” said Dana Layton, Best of State CEO.

The awards will be presented at a televised formal Awards Gala on June 24, 2006 at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City. The event will be hosted by Mark Koelbel and Shauna Lake of KUTV2. The broadcast will air on Channel 2 the following Saturday, July 1, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. Readers can get information about Gala tickets at www.bestofstate.org.

About Best of State

The Utah Best of State Awards acknowledge excellence in a wide array of industry sectors including education, entertainment, enterprise, retail, and sports. Best of State is dedicated to recognizing outstanding individuals, businesses and organizations throughout Utah. Winners of the 2006 Best of State Awards have been judged on a specific set of criteria, including impact on the community, overall excellence, achievement, and innovation. The judging process features panels of independent judges who score nominations on each of the criteria. Confidential ballots are submitted directly to Gilbert & Stewart CPA’s, who tabulate and certify the results.

About Utah Technology Council

As the premier professional organization for Utah's 3,700-plus technology companies, the Utah Technology Council, the power of UITA and ULSA, exists to form closer relationships with industry and community leaders, develop superior management talent, sharpen professional skills and help gain access to capital.

Agency Contact:
Cheryl Snapp Conner
Snapp Norris Group
T) 801.208.1100

UTC:
Richard Nelson
T) 801.568.3500

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