USOR recognizes Utah’s employers of people with disabilities
The Utah State Office of Rehabilitation (USOR) has announced the recipients of the 2025 Golden Key Awards, recognizing local businesses for their efforts in employing individuals with disabilities.
The awards were presented at the Disability:IN Utah Summit held recently at the Zions Bancorporation Technology Center in Midvale.
“Here in Utah, we’re proud of our long history of leadership in this area. We started one of the very first vocational rehabilitation programs in the country over a century ago, and that powerful legacy continues today through our State Office of Rehabilitation,” said Gov. Spencer J. Cox at the event.
Receiving Golden Key Awards this year were Lovee’s Cakes, a specialty cakes and desserts company in South Ogden owned by Debbie Glanton, Small Employer of the Year; the Veteran Business Resource Center, Freedom Award; and Suncore, a heavy construction services and products company headquartered in Spanish Fork, Large Employer of the Year.
Also receiving a Golden Key Award were Daryl Guiver of Mountain America Credit Union, ACE Award; Progression for Life, a community rehabilitation and employment services organization, Provider of the Year; and Price-based CleanTech Cleaning and Restoration, Medium Employer of the Year.
Disability:IN Utah and USOR partner to help employers connect with skilled workers with disabilities, offering training and resources to help businesses improve their hiring practices.
“By recognizing the talents and contributions of people with disabilities, the Golden Key Awards celebrate and champion the disability-community leaders that are creating a stronger, more dynamic workforce,” USOR said in its announcement of the winners.
“What these award winners show is that true potential in everyone. They are not only providing meaningful careers for people with disabilities; they are building Utah’s businesses and communities,” said Sarah Brenna, director of USOR. “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.”