Outstanding Directors Awards 2023

NACD Utah and Utah Business are pleased to celebrate some of our state’s most engaged and effective board leaders at this year’s Outstanding Directors Awards luncheon.

The awards recognize individuals who exemplify knowledge, leadership, and excellence in governance. Plan to join us to honor these outstanding leaders on Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel.

We are pleased to announce the recipients of this year’s awards:

Lifetime Achievement

Kem Gardner

Public Company

Lynn Bleil 

Private Company

Hanko Kiessner

Non-Profit Organization

Shawn Newell