COLBY NEILSON DISTINGUISHED ALUMNI AWARD

Colby is steadfast in his devotion to connecting with and bettering the Southern Utah community as both an educator in the Washington County School District for more than 25 years and the volunteer director for IRONMAN events in St. George for the past 13 years.

As an educator, Colby supports, advises, and teaches the next generation of leaders and innovators, both in the classroom and on the field in his capacity as a coach for several youth sports programs.

As the volunteer director, he dedicates himself to service and community outreach by connecting with St. George residents and inspiring them to get involved with IRONMAN efforts. As part of this role, Colby continues to help athletes achieve their dreams while simultaneously instilling a strong sense of community pride in the volunteers he works with.

“I love working with this community because we just ‘get it’ when it comes to helping others,” Colby said. “The uplift I feel when helping others and working with these positive and energetic community members is what keeps me working in this IRONMAN capacity. We can only become better ourselves when we find ways to uplift those around us.”