Abby Osborne will be honored as a 2026 Pathfinder Award recipient during the Salt Lake Chamber's 50th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon on November 11, according to a report published October 21.
Osborne serves as the vice president of impact, engagement and enterprise operations for the Utah 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games Organizing Committee.
The Pathfinder Award is presented to individuals who create new opportunities for women. Osborne stated that being a pathfinder means ensuring that doors remain open for women following her.
She noted that her leadership style is shaped by having mentors and colleagues who trusted her with responsibility before she felt ready for certain roles. Osborne expressed that success is most meaningful when it can be used to create opportunities for others and that she aims to have women on her teams in decision-making roles.
Regarding the 2034 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games, Osborne emphasized that the goal is to leave Utah better than it was found. She noted that while the competitions last only a few weeks, the intended impact should last for generations.
Osborne expressed hope that the Games will serve as a milestone to strengthen Utah's long-term economy, workforce, and community participation in sport. She stated that the opportunity provides eight years to build toward the event and decades to benefit from it, potentially establishing Utah as a global home for winter sport.
The Salt Lake Chamber will honor seven outstanding businesswomen at the upcoming 50th annual Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon.
Registration for the 50th Women & Business Conference and ATHENA Awards Luncheon is available through the Salt Lake Chamber.
