Kem Gardner - 2012 Giant In Our City
Kem Crosby Gardner, Chairman of The Gardner Company, will be named A Giant In Our City on February 29, 2012 at an award ceremony held at the Grand America Hotel. The award is presented by the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing business association, and is recognized as the most prestigious business award in Utah. Kem Gardner is the 32nd person to receive the award in its 42-year history.
Kem C. Gardner, chairman of The Gardner Company and co-founder and former president of The Boyer Company, will be honored as A Giant In Our City. The award is presented by the Salt Lake Chamber, Utah’s largest and longest-standing statewide business association, and is recognized as the most prestigious business award given in Utah. Gardner will be the 32nd person to receive the award in its 42-year history.
“I care deeply about our community. I love Utah and have tried to contribute every way I can to make this a great place,” said Gardner. “It is quite humbling to join such an esteemed group of men and women who have received this award.”
During his 38 years in the real estate business, Gardner has been involved in the development of some 2,500 residential lots, and more than 23 million square feet of corporate office and medical buildings, retail shopping centers, life-style centers, hotels and industrial/manufacturing facilities.
Gardner has donated significant time and financial resources to strengthen our community. He has been a Trustee of Intermountain Healthcare since 1982 and currently chairs the Board. He chaired the successful fundraising campaign for the new Intermountain Medical Center. Gardner has chaired the United Way of Salt Lake and serves on the Board as well as the Board of the Utah Symphony.
Gardner contributed enormously to the success of the 2002 Olympic Winter Games. He was an original incorporator of the Salt Lake Olympic Bid Committee and chaired the 2002 Olympic Ambassadors responsible for fundraising for the games. He chaired the Salt Lake Board for Olympic Aid and currently serves on the Right to Play USA Advisory Committee.
Gardner served as chairman of the Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors in 2001.
“Kem is more than just a successful businessman, and he is more than a generous philanthropist, he exemplifies success as a man,” said Lane Beattie, president and CEO of the Salt Lake Chamber. “His ability to build and to give and his dedication to our community truly make him A Giant In Our City.”
“There is no honor the business community can bestow than to name one A Giant In Our City,” said David Golden, chair of the Salt Lake Chamber Board of Governors. “Kem’s contribution to our community is extraordinary and we are very excited to honor him with this distinction.”
Event Details:
February 29, 2012
Grand America Hotel
Reception 6 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.
Black Tie Invited (Black Tie encouraged but not required)
February 29, 2012
Grand America Hotel
Reception 6 p.m.
Dinner 7 p.m.
Black Tie Invited (Black Tie encouraged but not required)
Cost:
At this time the Giant In Our City dinner has SOLD OUT. To be added to the waiting list, please contact Jackie Sexton at jsexton@slchamber.com (801) 328-5053 or Christina DeVore at cdevore@slchamber.com (801) 328-5055.
If you are traveling from out of town or would like stay at the Grand America on the night of February 29 you can receive a special discounted rate of $229 for a Premier Guestroom. Guests may call Susanne Maitzen at 1-800-437-5288 or 801-596-6600 and should mention the Giant in Our City event.
For additional information please contact Jackie Sexton at (801) 328-5053 or email jsexton@slchamber.com.
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