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Martin Frey Addresses Millcreek Business Council at Awards Luncheon

By Utah News Staff · September 11, 2026 · 2 min read
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Martin Frey, described as an adventurer who climbed the seven summits and sailed the seven seas, served as a keynote speaker for the Millcreek Business Council's 1st Annual Awards Luncheon held on October 5.

Key takeaways

  • Martin Frey was the keynote speaker at the Millcreek Business Council 1st Annual Awards Luncheon on October 5.
  • Frey is the first person to climb the seven summits and sail the seven seas.
  • Frey developed the Summit Journeys program to provide outdoor experiences in Utah.
  • Proceeds from the luncheon were donated to Frey's charity, Summit Journeys.

Martin Frey served as a keynote speaker during the Millcreek Business Council's 1st Annual Awards Luncheon, an event held on October 5 at Camp Tracy. According to a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026, Frey was identified as the first person to climb the seven summits and sail the seven seas. During the luncheon, Frey spoke to attendees regarding his life experiences that sent him adventuring across the globe and his deep love for the outdoors, according to a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026.

Frey is also associated with Summit Journeys, a program he developed to provide one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences for families, young adults, and youth right here in Utah, according to a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026. The Millcreek Business Council organized the luncheon to celebrate exceptional Millcreek businesses. The event, which took place at Camp Tracy in Mill Creek Canyon, was characterized by fall leaves, crisp air, and a brief visit from a moose family that strolled around the lake, according to a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026.

All proceeds from the 1st Annual Awards Luncheon were designated to be donated to Martin's charity, Summit Journeys, according to Millcreek City news releases dated September 3, 2026. The luncheon featured various awards to honor local business partners. These included the Business of the Year award, which was selected from the Business of the Month Winners from January 2020 through June 2021, and the Mayor's Choice award, which was selected by Mayor Jeff Silvestrini, according to Millcreek City news releases dated September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026. Additionally, Community Choice Awards were selected by popular vote in three specific categories: Retail, Restaurant, and Service, according to Millcreek City news releases dated September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026.

Specific winners noted in a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026 included C. Kay Cummings Candies for Business of the Year. For the Community Choice awards, Obsidian Fitness was named the Best Service Business, Tres Hombres Mexican Grill and Cantina was named the Best Restaurant, and The Red Balloon Toy Store was named the Best Retail Business, according to a Millcreek City news release dated September 3, 2026. The luncheon featured catering provided by Charlotte-Rose's Carolina BBQ, a local Millcreek restaurant, according to Millcreek City news releases dated September 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026.

What this means for Millcreek

The participation of Martin Frey at the Millcreek Business Council's 1st Annual Awards Luncheon on October 5 provided attendees with insights into global adventuring. Because proceeds from the event were donated to his charity, Summit Journeys, the luncheon served to support outdoor experiences for youth and families within Utah, according to Millcreek City news releases from September 2026.

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