Chamber Award Winners

BUSINESS PROFESSIONAL AWARD Jesse Cardon

There are few people who are as passionate about businesses in Spanish Fork, the city and the chamber as Jesse Cardon. He has served for the last two years as a member of the executive board of the chamber. Additionally, he runs a very busy business that has brought numerous jobs to the city, chairs the city planning commission, and, in his spare time, ran for city council.

Jesse is constantly giving back to the community he calls home. Jesse said of living and working in Spanish Fork, “Before we even moved here, we were committed to not just living in Spanish Fork, but being a part of keeping it a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.”

LEGACY BUSINESS AWARD (over 15 years) Macey's

In 1947, Walt Macey and Dale A. Jones started the "Save-A-Nickel-Market" in Rose Park, Utah. From these humble beginnings, Macey's grew from a small store into a multi-store chain through providing personalized service and genuine old-fashioned friendliness.

After being purchased by Associated Food Stores in 1999, Macey's continued to be a destination for thousands of Utah families looking for a great deal on groceries.

Macey's team members are some of the friendliest people you will ever meet and are constantly striving to make sure the guests are finding what they need. Team members are always looking for ways to make the shopping experience fun with things like samples, Kid's Candy Carnival and tailgating events, just to name a few.

One event people wait for all year long is the Gigantic Case Lot Sale that makes Macey's the place to buy the case! All these factors and more are what help Macey's provide a happy shopping experience for guests both young and old. Macey's is truly a pillar of our community.

BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Dickerson Automotive

Todd Dickerson, owner of Dickerson Automotive, has been an active member of the chamber for 15 years. He has served as a member of the chamber’s board of directors, including serving as board chair in 2017. His office manager Brylee Pace has become a fixture in the chamber as well, volunteering time and supporting events.

Dickerson Automotive supports many youth and civic groups as well as events in the Spanish Fork and surrounding areas. The Dickerson Automotive Wheels With Heart program has placed several reconditioned vehicles with individuals who have struggled to find reliable transportation due to economic hardships.

With help from businesses and community members, Dickerson Automotive is able to give a hand up and back to the community that has supported them for over 20 years.

EMERGING BUSINESS OF THE YEAR Compassion Mobility

When Robert and Tonya Giesbers hear “impossible,” they see it as a challenge to make it possible. Their passion to help their customers gain their mobility with transportation is contagious.

Compassion Mobility opened its doors in 2021. In a short time, they have made a huge impact in the chamber and in our community.

On top of running a thriving business, Tonya delivers Meals on Wheels to the senior citizens of Spanish Fork, volunteers on weekends at events that involve people with disabilities, and recently joined the chamber’s board of directors to share her talents of marketing through helping expand the vision and mission of the chamber.

Tonya and Robert will continue to be pioneers in their industry while being true examples of how to successfully merge the passion for your business with your community.

COMMUNITY ACTION AWARD Fellas Chop Shop

The Community Action Award honors the partnerships and organizations that leverage their resources, expertise and talent to make a positive impact in the community. Since joining the chamber, Fellas Chop Shop has embodied what it means to be a part of a community.

On Veteran’s Day each year, it has provided free services for active and retired veterans. In 2021, the business provided 94 veterans with services as part of this effort. They have offered discounts to those service men and women who put their lives on the line each day to show their gratitude for their sacrifice.

Owner Mersadies Reber has also stepped up in many ways to help and support the chamber. She filled a vacant board position and has participated in sidewalk sales, the Main Street Trick or Treat event and other activities.

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BUSINESS PARTNER FOR EDUCATION AWARD Creative Signs & Graphics Bryce & Natalie Taylor

Nebo School District has honored Creative Signs & Graphics (Bryce and Natalie Taylor) with the Business Partner For Education Award. Bryce and Natalie are involved on many levels in the community and with Nebo students.

The Creative Signs & Graphics team was instrumental in providing new outdoor athletic stadium scoreboards at Spanish Fork High School and Salem Hills High School. Also, Creative Signs & Graphics has helped with branding, graphics and signs for the Nebo Education Foundation.

Creative Signs & Graphics went above and beyond to quickly respond and provide signs during the pandemic when Nebo School District was required to post various procedures in more than 45 buildings within days of being notified.

SALEM CITY MAYOR'S AWARD Sterling & Cynthia Rees

Sterling & Cynthia Rees have dedicated much of their free time to helping make the Salem community a great place to live and raise a family. They have constantly worked behind the scenes to foster great relationships and solutions for Salem.

Sterling has served as a Salem City Council member for the past 12 years. He served on the board of the Utah Municipal Power Agency while serving as a council member, where he kept an eye on the electrical system in Salem and did a lot to support public power and help Salem residents.

Sterling has overseen many different programs in Salem. Each year during Salem Days, Sterling has chaired the annual Salem Days Golf Tournament and supported all the events. Sterling has a great love for the City of Salem and its residents and has always looked out for the best interests of Salem.

Cynthia has been a great support to Sterling while serving as a council member. Thanks go to Sterling and Cynthia for their great friendship to all who they have served.

CHAMBER EXCELLENCE AWARD Mayor Steve Leifson

The Chamber Excellence Award is reserved for a person or organization that not only embodies what it means to be a chamber member but has also made significant contributions to the cause of economic progress and vitality within the community.

As a business owner, as a city councilman and as mayor of Spanish Fork City, Steve Leifson has led the way for economic growth. He has focused on ways to help our small business community thrive while also embracing opportunities to have other companies locate in the area. This leadership and vision came at a time when Spanish Fork has seen it biggest growth.

During the pandemic, he helped bring personal protective equipment to the business community to ensure the safety of employees and their patrons. He also was vital in bringing the Shop Local initiative to the business community, which provided opportunities for Spanish Fork residents to spend money locally, helping local businesses.

SPANISH FORK CITY MAYOR'S AWARD Chief Steve Adams

Steven G. Adams retired in January 2022 after serving 37 years in public safety. Adams began his career in law enforcement in 1985 with Mapleton City and was hired by Spanish Fork City in 1988. He was named Spanish Fork’s chief of police in 2012.

During his tenure as director of public safety, Spanish Fork grew from 28 to 42 full-time police officers and transitioned to 24-hour staffing for EMS out of the newly constructed Station 62.

As chief of police, Adams implemented the K9 unit, honor guard and safe school walks. He also hired a full-time victim advocate, provided Narcan for each officer to carry, started the Public Safety Night Out and placed police radios to every local school.

Adams has earned many awards including the Valor Award, Lifesaving Award (three separate times), Utah Police Officer of the Year in 2005, Veterans of Foreign Wars National Law Enforcement Officer of the Year in 2012, and Utah Police Chief of the Year in 2019.

Under Chief Adams, Spanish Fork City was named the Safest City in Utah in 2021 and the 11th safest in the country.

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