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
- RAM Aviation, Space, and Defense, St. George, Utah
- Wilson Electronics, St. George, Utah
- Bonnell Aluminum Clearfield, Clearfield, Utah
- USANA Health Sciences, West Valley, Utah
- Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan, Utah
Leader of the Year Award
- Brad Robeson; President/CEO of Clean Machine, LLC.
- Sandi Hendry; CEO & Founder of Minky Couture
- Fred Lampropoulos; CEO Merit Medical Systems, Inc.
Women in Manufacturing Award
- Monica Collard; President/CEO Allied Electric Sign & Awning
- Misty Snuffer; Senior Operations Manager, Wilson Electronics
- Jamie Kinzer; Vice President of Operations, BD Medical
Environmental Stewardship Award
- Wasatch Container, North Salt Lake, Utah
- Swire Coca-Cola, Draper, Utah
- Lifetime Products, Clearfield, Utah
Company Culture Award
- Clean Machine, LLC., West Jordan, Utah
- Saraya USA DBA Lakanto, Orem, Utah
- Wilson Electronics, St. George, Utah
- Capstone Nutrition (INW), Ogden, Utah
- Petersen, Inc., Ogden, Utah
- Ultradent Products, Inc., South Jordan, Utah
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.
