btone Fitness Brickyard is Millcreek’s 2026 Business of the Year. (Cassie Goff/ City Journals)
Healing Feathers supports true healing through modalities like EMDR, inner-child work and integrative therapies. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)
“Community involvement is a core part of the company’s culture. The company partners with Cleaning for a Reason, an international nonprofit organization, to provide free home cleanings to individuals undergoing cancer treatment,” said Steven Connors, president of Maid Brigade. (Cassie Goff/City Journals)
Millcreek recognized seven businesses making meaningful impacts in their community during the Millcreek Business Council Awards Ceremony.
Winners of the 2026 Community Choice Awards included Best Retail, Best Restaurant, Best Place to Work, Best Service and Best Nonprofit.
“We are the voice for the business leaders of Millcreek,” said Michael Gura, Millcreek Business Council executive chair.
Winners of the annual Millcreek Business Awards were acknowledged as outstanding businesses within the community. Local businesses were nominated and then voted on by residents, customers, local businesses and community members to ensure that above-and-beyond impact requisite.
“Millcreek started the business council as a way to lower the threshold so that all businesses can participate … and be able to give back in the community,” said Mike Winder, Millcreek city manager and economic development director.
The 2026 Best Retail award went to Super Anime Store SLC (found at 2274 E. 3300 S. and online at www.superanimestore.com).
“Super Anime Store SLC is a locally owned family business dedicated to creating a welcoming space for the anime community through collectibles, apparel and events. Being named Best Retail is an honor, and we’re incredibly grateful for the continued support from our customers and community,” a spokesperson said.
Maid Brigade of SLC (online through www.maidbrigade.com) won the Best Place to Work award.
“Residential and commercial cleaning is very hard work. But we focus on making the job as fun and rewarding as possible for our team members. … Family is very important to us. … We host an annual holiday party and several picnics or cook-outs throughout the year so team members and their families can connect, build relationships, and have fun together. … The company also provides daily coffee and snacks, along with surprise celebrations such as pizza parties, ice cream socials and hot chocolate bars,” said Steven Connors, president and CEO of Maid Brigade SLC.
Best Service award went to Healing Feathers. (4578 Highland Drive, Suite 350 (www.healingfeatherstherapy.com).
“Healing Feathers is a nontraditional trauma-informed mental health practice dedicated to helping individuals move from survival to true healing (through modalities like EMDR, inner-child work and integrative therapies). Winning the Award for Best Service is an incredible honor and a reflection of both our dedicated clinical team and the community that continues to trust us with their stories,” said Ronda Davis, clinical director.
btone Fitness Brickyard (1295 Miller Ave./www.btonefitness.com/locations/brickyard) won Business of the Year.
“We are so very honored to have received the prestigious 2026 Millcreek Business of the Year award. btone FITNESS Brickyard offers an approachable hybrid of Pilates-inspired movements and strength training, delivered in a 45-minute flow that packs a serious punch. Our signature method strengthens every major muscle group in your body by incorporating strength training, functional movement, balance and flexibility,” said Janeen McCormick, owner of Btone Fitness Brickyard.
The Millcreek Pizza House (1357 E. 3300 S.) won the Best Restaurant award. They wrote to the Millcreek Business Council with the following:
“At Millcreek Pizza House, we are passionate about creating the best pizza in town. Our founder, Stacy, started working at a pizzeria southeast of Chicago at 15 years of age. She has spent her life in the restaurant industry always dreaming of opening her own pizzeria with her family.”
Children Service Society of Utah (655 E. 4500 S.) won the Best Nonprofit award. They wrote:
“Children’s Service Society of Utah is a long-established nonprofit dedicated to ensuring children grow up in safe, nurturing environments by empowering families, parents and caregivers. Founded in 1884, it stands as one of Utah’s oldest child welfare organizations, providing comprehensive support that meets each family’s unique needs.”
It wouldn’t be an Awards Gala without a special choice award. Fine Art Inn won the 2026 Millcreek Mayor’s Choice Award. They wrote with the following:
“Fine Art Inn is a long-standing, family-owned art gallery and custom framing studio serving the Millcreek community for more than five decades. It offers a thoughtfully curated selection of original artwork along with expert custom framing for paintings, photographs, prints and memorabilia.”
Alongside his wife Josie, Tom Jennings opened Fine Art Inn on Highland Drive in 1969. Their sons, Thomas and David, took over running the gallery (now located at 3344 S. 1300 E.) in 2010. Several of their select framed art pieces can be seen on display at Millcreek City Hall (1330 E. Chambers Ave.).