The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) has named its 50th annual Golden Key Awards recipients. The awards were made at the Disability:IN Utah Summit. USOR said the awards honor Utah businesses for their efforts in creating job opportunities for people with disabilities.
“The Golden Key Awards recognize Utahns who are making a real difference in the lives of people with disabilities,” said Gov. Spencer J. Cox. “People with disabilities bring so much to the table — knowledge, skills, talents and unique experiences. They make Utah’s workforce more creative, inventive and resourceful.”
Disability:IN Utah and USOR partner to help employers connect with skilled workers with disabilities, offering training and resources to aid businesses improve their hiring practices. By recognizing the talents and contributions of people with disabilities, the Golden Key Awards celebrate and champion the community leaders that are creating a stronger, more dynamic workforce, USOR said.
“These employers are leading the way in supporting people with disabilities find meaningful jobs,” said Sarah Brenna, director of USOR. “They set a great example. They show just how much these untapped workers can contribute to Utah’s workforce.”
Those receiving Golden Key Awards were Zion Jellystone Park, Small Employer of the Year; Avis Car Rental, Freedom Award; Ivati, Large Employer of the Year; Marissa Gray of Big D Construction, ACE Award; Columbus Community Center, Provider of the Year; Roxane Durtschi of Empowerment Employment Services, Lifetime Achievement Award; the Utah Department of Government Operations, ASAP Award; and Capstone Nutrition, Medium Employer of the Year.