Salt Lake City, UT (May 21, 2025) – The Salt Lake Chamber recognized the achievements of Utah legislators today with the presentation of the 2025 Legislative Business Champion awards. These awards honor those who have notably supported the Chamber’s priorities for building and preserving Utah’s business-friendly climate during the 2025 General Legislative Session.
This year, efforts on the hill included tackling topics like education and workforce development, homelessness and public safety, energy and other pressing issues. The Salt Lake Chamber tracked and monitored 334 business-related bills and proudly secured a 100% passage rate for all 13 of the Chamber’s priority bills in the 2025 session.
“Our priority bills this year presented innovative solutions and approaches to advance important initiatives that would help drive economic prosperity and quality of life,” said Derek Miller, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “Achieving a perfect passage rate is a tremendous reflection of the dedication and passion of our members, along with the strong support of Utah lawmakers. We look forward to continuing to work together to enhance Utah’s business community.”
This year, 77 lawmakers were honored with the Legislative Business Champion Award (complete list below), which is bestowed upon those who supported at least 85% of the Chamber’s priority votes, as well as those for their partnership with the Chamber’s work of advancing pro-business policies.
Legislator of the Year Awards were presented to the following:
- Sen. Ann Millner – who is recognized for her passion for improving Utah’s education system and economic development specifically related to the state’s workforce preparation, public and higher education and affordable health care.
- Rep. Tyler Clancy – who has combined compassion with his law enforcement experience to advance policies that address homelessness, enhance public safety and support workforce reentry.
The Chamber also extended special recognition to Erin Barry, vice president of government affairs of Merit Medical Systems, who was awarded the 2025 Member Business Legislative Champion award for her key role in advancing legislative initiatives that support economic growth and enhance community development.
The awards were presented at a special ceremony attended by the Chamber’s Board of Governors and Circle Level Members at the Utah State Capitol, celebrating the collective efforts that continue to position Utah as a leader in business and economic development.
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Awardees from the House of Representatives
Speaker Mike Schultz
Rep. Nelson T. Abbott
Rep. Cheryl K. Acton
Rep. Carl R. Albrecht
Rep. Melissa Garff Ballard
Rep. Stewart E. Barlow
Rep. Gay Lynn Bennion
Rep. Bridger Bolinder
Rep. Walt Brooks
Rep. Jefferson S. Burton
Rep. Scott H. Chew
Rep. Kay J. Christofferson
Rep. Tyler Clancy
Rep. Paul A. Cutler
Rep. Jennifer Dailey-Provost
Rep. Ariel Defay
Rep. James A. Dunnigan
Rep. Joseph Elison
Rep. Steve Eliason
Rep. Jake Fitisemanu
Rep. Matthew H. Gwynn
Rep. Jon Hawkins
Rep. Sahara Hayes
Rep. Sandra Hollins
Rep. Ken Ivory
Rep. Colin W. Jack
Rep. Jill Koford
Rep. Karianne Lisonbee
Rep. A. Cory Maloy
Rep. Ashlee Matthews
Rep. Tracy Miller
Rep. Logan Monson
Rep. Jefferson Moss
Rep. Hoang Nguyen
Rep. Clint Okerlund
Rep. Doug Owens
Rep. Karen M. Peterson
Rep. Thomas W. Peterson
Rep. Calvin Roberts
Rep. Angela Romero
Rep. Jake Sawyer
Rep. David Shallenberger
Rep. Rex P. Shipp
Rep. Casey Snider
Rep. Andrew Stoddard
Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher
Rep. R. Neil Walter
Rep. Raymond P. Ward
Rep. Christine F. Watkins
Rep. Stephen L. Whyte
Rep. Ryan D. Wilcox
Awardees from the Senate
President J. Stuart Adams
Sen. Heidi Balderree
Sen. Brady Brammer
Sen. Kirk A. Cullimore
Sen. Luz Escamilla
Sen. Lincoln Fillmore
Sen. Keith Grover
Sen. Wayne A. Harper
Sen. David P. Hinkins
Sen. Don L. Ipson
Sen. John D. Johnson
Sen. Karen Kwan
Sen. Daniel McCay
Sen. Michael K. McKell
Sen. Ann Millner
Sen. Calvin R. Musselman
Sen. Derrin R. Owens
Sen. Jen Plumb
Sen. Scott Sandall
Sen. Jerry W. Stevenson
Sen. Keven J. Stratton
Sen. Daniel W. Thatcher
Sen. Evan J. Vickers
Sen. Todd Weiler
Sen. Chris H. Wilson
Sen. Ronald M. Winterton
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ABOUT THE SALT LAKE CHAMBER
The Salt Lake Chamber is Utah’s largest and longest-standing business association. A statewide chamber of commerce with members in all 29 Utah counties, the Chamber represents the broad interests of the state’s 63,000-plus employers, which employ more than 1.4 million Utahns. This includes thousands of Chamber members and their employees. With roots that date back to 1887, the Chamber stands as the voice of business, supports its members’ success and champions’ community prosperity.
