The Utah Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) presented its annual Golden Key Awards during the recent Disability:IN Utah Summit at the Zions Bank’s Midvale Technology Campus. The Golden Key Awards honor Utah businesses for their efforts in creating job opportunities for people with disabilities.
“Utah has always been a leader in helping people with disabilities,” said Gov. Spencer Cox at the event. “Today, the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation continues to help people with disabilities secure good jobs and reach greater self-reliance.”
The 2023 Golden Key Award winners are: Large Employer of the Year, Zions Bank; Medium Employer of the Year, Potbelly Sandwich Works; Small Employer of the Year, Johan’s PostNet; Freedom Award, Mountain America Credit Union; Provider of the Year, Fit To Recover; and the ACE Award, ZanDraya Pollock of Amazon.
The Utah Governor’s Committee on Employment of People with Disabilities and USOR help employers tap into the pool of workers with disabilities to meet their labor needs. The organizations provide training in disability awareness and job accommodations, acting as a bridge to connect businesses with individuals ready to contribute to the workforce. People with disabilities bring a diverse set of skills, talents and experiences to their roles.
“The Golden Key Awards recognize members of Utah’s business community that support employment of people with disabilities,” said Sarah Brenna, director of the Utah State Office of Rehabilitation. “These employers are leading the way in supporting people with disabilities find meaningful jobs.”