MURRAY CITY – Manufacturing excellence does not fall short in Utah. In fact, manufacturing is a leading industry that fuels and grows Utah’s strong economy. The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA), recognizes companies in Utah every year for their dedication and efforts toward enhancing the manufacturing community through company culture, leadership skills, environmental stewardship, and the ongoing expansion of developing new skills in the manufacturing process.
During the 117th Annual Awards Banquet, held by the UMA on November 12th, 2022, at The Little America Hotel, 21 astounding Utah manufacturing companies and individuals were recognized for their exceptional performance in the manufacturing industry. The companies and individuals listed below not only demonstrate excellence in their business practices but display an outstanding ability to drive the business economy, create a safe and healthy work environment for employees, and develop manufactured products through economically sound processes.
Awards were presented to the following companies:
Manufacturer of the Year Award
- Rockwell Ice Cream Company, South Jordan, Utah (Small Manufacturer)
- RAM Aviation, Space, and Defense, St. George, Utah (Medium Manufacture)
- Wilson Electronics, St. George, Utah (Large Manufacturer)
- Bonnell Aluminum Clearfield, Clearfield, Utah (XL Manufacturer)
- USANA Health Sciences, West Valley, Utah (XXL Manufacturer)
- Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan, Utah (XXXL Manufacturer)
Leader of the Year Award
- Brad Robeson; President/CEO of Clean Machine, LLC. (Small Manufacturer)
- Sandi Hendry; CEO & Founder of Minky Couture (Medium Manufacturer)
- Fred Lampropoulos; CEO Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (Large Manufacturer)
Women in Manufacturing Award
- Monica Collard; President/CEO Allied Electric Sign & Awning (Small Manufacturer)
- Misty Snuffer; Senior Operations Manager, Wilson Electronics (Medium Manufacturer)
- Jamie Kinzer; Vice President of Operations, BD Medical (Large Manufacturer)
Environmental Stewardship Award
- Wasatch Container, North Salt Lake, Utah (Small Manufacturer)
- Swire Coca-Cola, Draper, Utah (Medium Manufacturer)
- Lifetime Products, Clearfield, Utah (Large Manufacturer)
Company Culture Award
- Clean Machine, LLC., West Jordan, Utah (Small Manufacturer)
- Saraya USA DBA Lakanto, Orem, Utah (Medium Manufacturer)
- Wilson Electronics, St. George, Utah (Large Manufacturer)
- Capstone Nutrition (INW), Ogden, Utah (XL Manufacturer)
- Petersen, Inc., Ogden, Utah (XXL Manufacturer)
- Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan, Utah (XXXL Manufacturer)
Congratulations to these companies and individuals for being selected for these distinguished awards. The UMA would like to thank these companies and individuals for their continued support of the manufacturing community, and Utah. If you would like to learn more about the 2022 manufacturing award winners, please visit the UMA website and social media channels.
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The Utah Manufacturers Association (UMA) is a non-profit industry where leaders come together to solve relevant issues facing the local industry. We advocate for our members because “What Utah Makes, Makes Utah.” UMA has been the “voice of manufacturing” for 117 years. Our mission is to enhance, promote, and improve the business climate in Utah and to connect abs strengthen Utah’s manufacturing companies.
Media Contact:
Todd Bingham
President/CEO, Utah Manufacturers Association
(801) 363-3885
todd@manufacturingutah.com