Vitalpax was recognized as a finalist for the 2026 Trailblazer Award at the St. George Chamber Foundation Gala and Awards Night, celebrating businesses that innovate while creating positive change. The nomination highlights Vitalpax’s ongoing commitment to quality, scalable manufacturing and the team behind its impact in Southern Utah and beyond.
LA VERKIN, UT – Vitalpax was recognized as a finalist for the Trailblazer Award during the 2026 St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Gala and Awards Night, held January 17, 2026 at the Black Desert Resort Ballroom in Ivins, Utah.
The Trailblazer Award honors businesses that innovate while creating positive change, and this year’s finalists included Vitalpax, Symmetry Pilates, and Planstin. The award ultimately went to Planstin, which was recognized for its work in building flexible, cost-effective benefits packages for businesses and employees.
“Being named a Trailblazer finalist is an incredible honor for our entire team,” said Dalyon Ruesch, CEO of Vitalpax. Ruesch added that the recognition reflects the company’s continued focus on innovation, quality, and building opportunity in Southern Utah as Vitalpax supports health and wellness brands through end-to-end manufacturing services.
Vitalpax was represented at the gala by company leadership and key operational team members, including CEO Dalyon Ruesch and his wife, Cassie Ruesch; President Jacob Ruesch and his wife, Ashley Ruesch; CLO Ben Ruesch and his wife, Amanda Ruesch; Plant Manager Brian Holman and his wife, Becky Holman; and HR Controller Jason Howard and his wife, Heather Howard.
While Vitalpax did not receive the final Trailblazer honor, being named one of three finalists highlights the company’s momentum and its role in advancing manufacturing excellence and innovation within the region’s business community.
Why the Vitalpax Nomination Matters
Vitalpax is a contract manufacturer serving health and wellness brands with end-to-end capabilities ranging from formulation support and production to packaging and fulfillment. In the Chamber’s Trailblazer context, the company’s nomination reflects the behind-the-scenes innovation that keeps modern businesses competitive: investing in systems, quality processes, and scalable operations that help partner brands bring products to market efficiently and responsibly. “Our job is to make it easier for brands to do the right thing: build great products, scale with confidence, and stay uncompromising on quality,” said Dalyon Ruesch.
Just as importantly, recognition at a Chamber awards night reinforces a local story: companies like Vitalpax are helping create opportunities at home while supporting customers and partners beyond Southern Utah.
Celebrating the Region’s Momentum
The Chamber Foundation Gala and Awards Night recognize standout businesses across multiple categories in an Oscars-style format, highlighting a wide range of organizations – from newer ventures to established community pillars.
For Vitalpax, the evening was a chance to celebrate what’s been built, applaud the 2026 award recipients, and connect with a business community that continues to invest in innovation and growth. See more photos from the event here.
ABOUT THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE
St. George is the largest city in Washington County and the fifth-largest city in Utah with approximately 100,000 residents. In recent years, people from across the United States and Canada have been attracted to St. George’s world class healthcare, active lifestyle, access to university education and proximity to unrivaled recreation. Scenic beauty abounds throughout the city and region including Snow Canyon State Park, Quail Creek and Sand Hollow Reservoirs, and Zion National Park. With an average of about 300 days of sunshine per year, the community welcomes all to live, work, play and eat while experiencing “The Brighter Side” in St. George, Utah.
ABOUT VITALPAX, INC.
Vitalpax is one of the largest turnkey developers and manufacturers of high-quality health and wellness supplements in the US, with a strong focus on staying ahead of trends in the supplement market. Based in La Verkin, UT, Vitalpax is a one-stop shop for formulating, developing, manufacturing, packaging, and shipping a wide variety of capsules, tablets, powders, and other nutraceutical dosage forms for customers worldwide. Known for their exceptional quality, innovation, and ability to cater to what’s popular or on the rise, the company sets itself apart in the industry. Vitalpax maintains the highest manufacturing standards, including cGMP through SGS, USDA Organic, Kosher, and Halal Certifications. For more information, please visit https://vitalpax.com/. For press or business inquiries, please contact us at [email protected] or call +1 (866) 844-2588.
