Atonom becomes gala sponsor of Utah’s Best of State Awards

Atonom will sponsor the Best of State Awards Gala in Salt Lake City, backing a long-running Utah recognition program that honors organizations for achievement, innovation and community impact. The partnership connects the Silicon Slopes AI company with a statewide platform that draws leaders from business and civic life.

Why it matters: - Atonom’s sponsorship ties the Silicon Slopes AI company to one of Utah’s best-known recognition programs. - The Best of State Awards can help winners gain visibility, attract talent and customers, and strengthen their standing in the community. - The partnership also reflects a growing overlap between Utah’s tech sector and civic recognition programs that spotlight local business and community leaders.

What happened: - Atonom announced July 27, 2026, that it will serve as a Gala Sponsor of Utah’s Best of State Awards. - The sponsorship supports the Awards Gala in Salt Lake City, the program’s main event. - Dave Elkington, CEO of Atonom, said the company is proud to sponsor the gala and support a program that recognizes people and organizations that deliver real value.

The details: - Best of State has operated as Utah’s leading recognition program since 2004. - The program honors people, companies and institutions across the state for commercial success, quality of work, originality of approach and contribution to the broader community. - Nominees are judged on achievement, innovation and contribution. - More than 100 judges review nominations independently after applications close. - Scores are collected and triple-checked by an independent CPA firm. - Medal winners are announced each spring. - The top scorer in each major division receives the Best of State Statue, or BOSS, at the Awards Gala. - Over more than 20 years, the program has recognized thousands of winners across categories including business, technology, food, design, health, media and community service. - The gala brings together medal winners, top performers across divisions and business and community leaders from around Utah. - Atonom is headquartered in Silicon Slopes, Utah. - Atonom builds Cloud Employees, autonomous AI agents designed to handle work across sales, marketing, support and HR. - The company says Cloud Employees operate inside business systems, keep work moving around the clock and are meant to function as full units of work rather than chatbots or single-purpose automation tools. - Atonom says the goal is to help companies scale capacity without adding headcount at the same pace. - Best of State describes its mission as recognizing excellence that creates value for customers, employees and communities. - Atonom also said the sponsorship is both a business decision and a community decision. - Atonom’s website is here and Best of State’s website is here.

Between the lines: - The sponsorship gives Atonom a public association with a trusted statewide brand that emphasizes independent judging and community impact. - Best of State’s format signals a broader Utah emphasis on practical achievement rather than awards based only on revenue or size. - The partnership also lets Atonom position its AI products as tools for real operational work, not just productivity messaging.

What's next: - Best of State will continue its annual awards cycle and spring medal announcements. - Utah organizations can look for nomination opportunities when the cycle opens. - Atonom is encouraging companies and institutions across Utah to learn more about Best of State and attend the Awards Gala.

The bottom line: - Atonom is using the Best of State Gala sponsorship to align itself with Utah excellence, community recognition and a long-running independent awards platform.