South Jordan City has presented its 2025 South Jordan Corporate Citizen Award to Tom Buckley and Salt Lake City Motorcars. The dealership is located at 1231 South Jordan Parkway.
The award goes annually to a business that has been an active partner within the community.
“They have been warmly embraced by the community,” said Mayor Dawn Ramsey in a release. “They’ve always been so generous, and they don’t have to do all the things they’ve done, but they do it because of who they are.”
Buckley is a lifelong automotive retailer. He began his career in the automotive business in 1991 in Memphis, Tennessee, and has remained in the industry since. A Tennessee native, he successfully worked his way through the business in sales, finance, general sales manager, general manager and finally dealer principal. Because of an enduring relationship with Bentley, he was awarded the Bentley and Lamborghini franchises for Salt Lake City and, in July 2021, Salt Lake City Motorcars was born.
Buckley, who works alongside his wife of 30 years, Amy, has since added Lotus and Aston Martin to the lineup. With an extensive understanding of the market, the pair developed sound policies and programs to foster a positive, rewarding work environment for their employees.
The Buckleys are also deeply committed to strengthening Utah communities, the city release said. They actively support local initiatives, schools, charitable causes, and programs that enrich the lives of families across the state. They champion veterans and service members, recognizing their sacrifices and honoring their role in safeguarding freedom.
“The largest private contribution to our Gold Star Families Memorial Monument came from Salt Lake City Motorcars, and it’s beautiful,” Ramsey said.
The South Jordan Corporate Citizens Award has been presented to a select group of companies since 2010. Past recipients include 2010 recipient, Fred Lampropolous, Merit Medical; 2011 recipient Dr. Dan Fischer, Ultradent; 2012 recipient Don Whyte, Rio Tinto; 2013 recipient Sam’s Club, South Jordan; 2014 recipient The Boyer Co.; 2015 recipient Jerry Seiner and the Jerry Seiner Auto Group; 2016 recipient Harmons Neighborhood Grocer; 2017 recipient Bryan Synan and Gordmans; 2018 recipient Becky Pickle and Chick-fil-A; 2019 recipient RiverPark Development Group; 2020 recipient University of Utah South Jordan Health Center; 2021 recipient Roseman University; 2022 recipient Ivory Homes; 2023 recipient Doug Young; and 2024 recipient Gardner Group and Arbor Commercial.