The 'Best of State' winners for 2004

by Deseret News

Here are the 2004 winners for the "Best of State" event:

Agriculture

Equestrian, EAGALA; Pork, Circle Four Farms; Veterinarian, Alan Blain Cunningham

Arts and entertainment

Poetry, Judith Johns; Journalism, Ken Shelton; Vocal Group, Mormon Tabernacle Choir; Children's Performing Group, Cynthia Swan; Dance Group, Ballet West; Individual Dancer, Raymond Van Mason; Female Actor, Faith Sandberg; Female Vocalist, Jessie Clark; Instrumental Group, Duehlmeier/Gritton Duo; Individual Instrumentalist, David Glen Hatch; Original Music Composition, Anonymous; Recording Studio, The Basement Studios; Painting (oil, acrylic, watercolor), G. Russell Case; Film, Donald R. Schain; Video, Brian F. Patrick; Drawing/Illustration, Greg Newbold; Sculpture, Bernie Johnson; Handicrafts, Sharon Aposhian Wright; Portrait Photography, MarDel Photography; Nature/Still Life Photography, Terry G. Alderman; Digital Art, Jeff Bunker.

Community development

Charitable or Social Service Organization, Globous Relief Fund; Employer, Stampin' Up!; Entrepreneur, Jo Packham and Sara Toliver; Humanitarian, The Quest for the Gift of Life Foundation; Individual Volunteer, John H. Wright; International Business, Neways International; Large Business (over $500k/year), Stampin' Up!; Small Business (under $500k/year), Rocky Point Haunted House; Appointed Official, Gary O. Merrill; City Planning, Janice Brewer; Elected Official, Utah League of Cities and Towns; Library, Provo City Library; Military Unit/Personnel, Leonard R. Moon; Parks & Recreation, South Salt Lake Parks and Rec.; Safety Department, Dale Ann Wright; Public Works, Murray City Power; Sheriff, William David Bennett.

Dining

American Casual Dining, Little America Hotel Coffee Shop; Asian/Pacific Casual Dining,Teri-Yaki Grill; American Fine Dining, The Tree Room; Asian/Pacific Fine Dining, Monsoon Thai Bistro; Brunch, The Garden Café at the Grand; European, The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant; Steakhouse, Spencer's For Steaks And Chops; Burgers, Home of the Train/Dairy Keen; Frozen Desserts, Home of the Train/Dairy Keen; Pizza, The Pie Pizzeria Inc.; Sandwich Shops, Subway of Utah.

Education

Administrator, Ronald J. Clark; College/University Teacher, Elaine S. Marshall; High School Teacher, Robert Gent; Junior High Teacher, Judy L. Williams; Elementary Teacher, Jake Heidrich; High School Student, Natalia M. Ricci; Elementary Student, Alycia Burningham; High School, Park City High School; Educational/Training Institution or Service, LetterPress Software Inc.; Arts in Education, Grand Theatre Community Institute; Early Childhood Educator, Vaiinupo Malietoa Fitisemanu; Advocate/Parent, Connie Butterfield Derke; Preschool, The Newcastle School.

Hospitality

Hotels, Stein Eriksen Lodge; Motels, Frank J. & Joan A. Steed; Bed and Breakfasts, The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant; Travel Agencies, Morris Murdock Travel; Convention and Meeting Services, Scenemakers; Convention and Meeting Facilities, The Grand America Hotel; Day Spas, Remedez HairSpa; Destination Spas, Green Valley Spa Caterers, Culinary Crafts; Transportation Services, UDOT Communications Office; Fishing/River Outfitters, Western River Expeditions Inc.; Vacation Resorts, Homestead Resort; Adventure Travel, Daniels Summit Lodge; Golf Courses, Homestead Resort Golf Course; Fairs, Festivals and Events, Rocky Point Haunted House; Chef, Kurtis Baguley, executive pastry chef; Museums, Thanksgiving Point, NAMAL.

Manufacturing

Apparel, Shaun R. McCardell; Electric and Electronic Machinery, Inovar Inc.; Fabricated Metal Products, Munns Manufacturing Inc.; Food Manufacturing/Processing, Stephen's Gourmet Hot Cocoa; Furniture and Fixtures, Select Comfort Corp.; Mineral Mining/Stone Quarrying, Staker & Parson Cos.; Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries, Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing; Primary Metal Industries, US Magnesium LLC; Printing and Publishing, Fred L. Henkel; Rubber & Plastic Products, Stampin' Up!; Stone, Clay, Glass and Concrete Products, Jack B. Parson Cos.; Transportation Equipment, International Armoring Corp.; Wholesale Trade Durable Goods, Bullfrog Spas.

Merchandising

Audio Visual Equipment, TV Specialists Inc.; Auto Dealers, New, Gus Paulos Chevrolet; Auto Dealers, Used, Salt Lake Imports Inc.; Children's Wear, Kid to Kid; Consumer Electronics, Spring Communications; Dietary Supplements, USANA Health Sciences; Gifts, Wasatch Baskets & Gifts; Glass, Auto, Jones Paint & Glass; Health/Nutrition Food Products, Tahitian Noni International; Household Goods, Newgate Mall; Home Furnishings, Steve Peterson Interiors; Jewelry, Sierra~West Jewelers; Men's Wear, The Grand America Hotel; Personal Care Products/Cosmetics, Neways International Women's Wear, The Little America Hotel.

Science and technology

Electrical Engineering, Spectrum Engineers; Environmental Science, Utah Valley Water Treatment Plant; Hardware/Firmware Development, Reed P. Tidwell; Inventor, Sorenson Media; Laboratory Equipment and Supplies, Mitchel Seehusen; Mechanical Engineering/Industrial Design, Spectrum Engineers Medical Innovation, LDS Hospital Emergency Dept.; Software Development, Sorenson Media; Structural Engineering, Reaveley Engineers & Assoc. Inc.; Software Publishers, LetterPress Software Inc.; Wired Telecommunications Carriers, All West Communications; Telecommunications Resellers, Spring Communications; Internet Service Providers, Greg Watkins; Other Computer Related Services, Omniture Inc.

Services

Accounting Services, Ernst & Young LLP; Advertising Agencies, Richter7; Alternative Health Care, Mary Nickle, George Wright; Architects, G. Brown Design Inc.; Assisted Living Facilities, Carolyn Tinkham; Auto Repair, William P. Mantas; Banking/Credit Unions, America First Credit Union; Bridal/Wedding Services, The Blue Boar Inn & Restaurant; Construction: Residential, Hamlet Homes; Consulting, Colvin Engineering Associates Inc.; Dry Cleaning, Red Hanger Cleaners; Employment/Talent Services, Payroll Experts LLC;

Financial Planning Services, AAA Fair Credit Foundation; Restoration Services, Stephen B. Andersen; Floral Design, Scenemakers; Food Services & Distributors, Utah Food Services; Franchise, IHOP Utah Restaurants; Graphic Design, Emerald Forest Studios; Hair/Beauty Salons, Remedez HairSpa; Health Care Facilities, University of Utah Hospitals & Clinics; Insurance, The Buckner Group; Janitor & Cleaning Services, Coldsweep Inc.;

Internet Services, Mountain Wireless Group Inc.; Legal Services, Stoel Rives LLP; Mailing Services, The UPS Store, Dean Corbett; Pet & Animal Care, DogMode; Printing, Ferrari Color; Public Relations, The Intrepid Group; Real Estate, daVinci Executive Office Suites; Web Design, Richter7; Interactive Services Customer Servicing/Call Centers, O'Currance Teleservices; Nursing, George Wright; Mortgage Banking, Axiom Financial Inc.; Conservation and Preservation, Manti Historic Preservation Comm.; Alarm/Security, CBI Security Services; Health-care Services, LDS Hospital Emergency Dept.; Independent Senior Living, Parklane Stylish Senior Apartments.

Sport and recreation

Male High School Athlete, Leif Arrhenius; Female High School Athlete, Maggie Bartel; Male Pro Athlete, Todd Parry; Female Pro Athlete, Kathy Sherwin; Male High School Coach, David C. Houle; Male Recreational Coach, Oscar Cannavina; Fitness Facility, Yoga Space; Recreational Attractions, Rocky Point Haunted House Rodeo, Lewis Feild; Male Amateur Athlete, Eric Randall Johnson; Athletic Instruction Camp, The Vic Braden Tennis College.
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