2025 Element Awards Program

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AWARD PRESENTATIONS

WELCOME & INTRODUCTIONS Wendi Bulkley SGACC Board of Directors & Women’s Initiative Co-Chair

Nicole Robison Founder, Swig

Jill Hunt Owner & Publisher of Buddy Mail Advertising of Utah & Nevada Presented by Keriann Tilton Colette Cox Director of the Center for Rural Development at the Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity Presented by Marilyn Cox Natalie Cappuccio Britt CEO of the Zion National Park Forever Project Presented by Shain Manuele

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Message

Wendi

BULKLEY

regg GROBISON

Wendi Bulkley and Gregg Robison cochair the Women’s Initiative for the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce.

As they lead this important initiative in 2025, they bring fresh perspectives with Wendi now in her second year on the SGACC Board of Directors and Gregg joining in his first. Their partnership reflects a renewed commitment to highlighting women’s vital contributions to our region’s economic growth and business landscape. The Element Awards continue to be an essential platform for

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celebrating remarkable women who are transforming Southern Utah through their leadership and innovation. This year’s honorees exemplify exceptional talent, vision, and dedication that extends far beyond our local community. Their achievements today are creating ripples that will influence future generations across the state and beyond. As cochairs, Wendi and Gregg are proud to recognize and celebrate each of the 2025 Element Award recipients and their extraordinary impact!

Keynote

Speaker

Nicole ROBISON

Founder of Swig

Nicole Tanner Robison is the visionary founder of Swig, a rapidly expanding customized drinks and treats company that has become a beloved staple in the West. Beginning with a single location in St. George, Utah, in April 2010, she expertly grew the business to 16 locations by 2017 before partnering with Savory Restaurant Management (formerly Four Foods Group) to accelerate growth. Under her leadership, Swig has flourished to over 40 locations across Utah, Arizona, Idaho, Oklahoma, and Texas, with ambitious national expansion plans underway. Beyond creating innovative

beverages like her personal favorite, “The Founder” (Diet Coke with fresh lime, sugar-free coconut syrup, and coconut cream), Robison has built a company culture centered on meaningful customer connections and team member development. Her entrepreneurial success is balanced with her love for outdoor activities, cherished time with her five children and three grandchildren, and her commitment to creating lasting community impact through initiatives like the “Save the Cups” campaign that supports breast cancer patients.

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ABOUT

This award The St. George Area Chamber

change, mentors to future leaders,

honors women in Southern Utah

their element, doing what they do

of Commerce Element Awards

who are changing the world where they stand. They are the movers and shakers, entrepreneurs and

influencers. They are champions for

and inventors. These women are in best, and breaking down barriers.

They have exhibited significant

leadership and have demonstrated courage in the face of adversity.

We are proud to introduce our 2025 St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Element Award Honorees

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H u n t

Jill has revolutionized local business advertising since launching Buddy Mail in 2014, growing from serving 5,000 homes in St. George to becoming the largest woman-owned marketing agency in Washington County. Her innovative approach has expanded to serve five counties, including rural and underserved

communities. Through economic challenges, including the pandemic, Jill’s commitment to providing affordable, strategic marketing solutions has helped countless local businesses thrive, exemplifying her motto to “have the courage to act instead of react.”

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Colette Cox has transformed economic development across southern Utah, securing over $25 million in grants and expanding opportunities for countless businesses. From counseling hundreds of small business owners to her recent promotion as Director of the Center for Rural Development, she consistently

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opens doors for business growth and job creation. Her leadership of the Rural Utah Chamber Coalition, combined with her recent Certified Economic Developer accreditation, positions her as a powerful advocate for regional prosperity while maintaining deep roots in local community service.

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Under Natalie’s visionary leadership at Zion National Park Forever Project, she achieved what many thought impossible: uniting over 70 diverse stakeholders to create a groundbreaking Welcome Center at Zion’s east entrance—the last undeveloped gateway to any national

park. Her innovative spirit led to Zion becoming the first national park with an electric shuttle system, while her exceptional ability to bring together tribal, federal, state, and local partners ensures that both conservation and accessibility thrive for future generations.

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past honorees 2024 Kelly Shannon

Natalie Ashby

Medonna Melton

Yolanda Far

Nicholle Felshaw

Kathie Thayne

Shirlee Draper

Dr. Tasha Toy

Jessica Atkinson

Sharmane Gull

Dr. Jacqueline Powell

Lindsey Boyer

Nina Barnes

Judy Cooly

Alissa Urzi

Sharon Richens

Kathy Cieslewicz

LuAnn Lundquist

Terri Draper

Jill Naylor Mortensen

Sergeant Choli Ence

Donna MacBean

Sherrie Staheli

Kat Puzey

Councilwoman Dannielle Larkin

Danyelle Evans

Nicole Goulding

Carmen Snow

Mayor Donia Jessop

Rosie Sevier

Stefanie Bevans

Launa Williams

Dr. Martina Gaspari

Tazia Taylor

Lori Wright

2023 Camden Caifa

2022

2021

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Special

Thanks EVENT ORGANIZERS WENDI BULKLEY

ST. GEORGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF GOVERNORS STEVE BROUGH

Zions Bank (Chair)

AARON STARKS 47G

COMMISSIONER ADAM SNOW Washington County Commission

Women’s Initiative Co-Chair

ANNIE HOWELL

GREGG ROBISON

Women’s Initiative Co-Chair

BEN LINDQUIST

MARIE BOWCUT-COX Events Co-Chair

BRAD STUCKI

ELIZABETH WILSON

BRETT BROWN

Events Co-Chair

ST. GEORGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE STAFF

Watts Construction Canyon Media Bank of Utah Enbridge

BRETT NICHOLS

State Bank of Southern Utah

BRITTANY MCMICHAEL Greater Zion

SHAWN CHRISTENSEN

BRIAN GILES

JANA SHIRTS

BRITTEN MAUGHAN

EDYLYN SALAS

CHIP CHILDS

President & CEO

Senior Manager of Membership & Events Administrative Coordinator

ST. GEORGE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Jones Paint & Glass Larry H. Miller Company SkyWest

CINDY POWELL TDS

EVAN THOMAS Altabank

MATT HEATON, CHAIR

ISAAC BARLOW

HENRIE WALTON, VICE CHAIR

KRISTY PIKE

BRAD HARKER, PAST CHAIR

LORI WRIGHT

JON COLE, TREASURER

NATALIE ASHBY

DANIELLE EDGREN

MAYOR MICHELE RANDALL

MATT RILEY

PATRICK MANNING

ANTHONY WHITE

PRESIDENT SHANE SMEED

MARIE BOWCUT-COX

SHANE WITTWER

CHRIS CONNORS

SHELLY HARRIS

RITA VIGOR

SPENCER BAILEY

WENDI BULKLEY

TIMOTHY ANDERSON

ELIZABETH WILSON

TODD BRIGHTWELL

Elevated Networks

Utah Tech University

Business & Growth Coach Redstone Companies Cheesecake Culture Mobly

Hallows & Company Dixie Technical College Farmstead

Canyon Media Utah Tech University Zeek

GREGG ROBISON

RAM Aviation, Space & Defense

JOSH SUTTON

Wittwer Hospitality

RONDA NEILSON

Black Desert Resort

Tech Ridge

Washington County Children’s Justice Center Family Healthcare Intermountain Health St. George City

Black Desert Resort

Utah Tech University Wittwer Hospitality Cache Valley Bank

America First Credit Union Kirton McConkie

Southern Utah Economic Alliance

ANNE MARIE ROSE FLORAL DESIGN Floral Provider

MELISSA UMALI, UMALI MEDIA Photographer

MARTHA LEBARON, WHILE YOU’RE IN TOWN BLACK DESERT RESORT Event Host

Videographer

ADRIANA HOWARD, ADRIMADE Printed & Digital Marketing Design

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