South Jordan Mayor Dawn Ramsey will be honored at the International City/County Management Association’s national conference in Philadelphia after being named one of America’s 250 Public Service Champions. She was one of three honorees from Utah, joining Millcreek City Manager Mike Winder and Kearns Police Chief Levi Hughes.

America’s 250 Public Service Champions is a national honor recognizing outstanding public servants across the country as part of the America 250 celebration. Presented by the National Academy of Public Administration and the LocalGov250 Coalition, the initiative highlights individuals who demonstrate excellence in public service and make a meaningful impact in their communities. Honorees were selected from hundreds of nominations spanning all 50 states and U.S. territories. 

Ramsey, who served as President of the Utah League of Cities and Towns and currently serves as Chair of the Wasatch Front Regional Council and as a board member of the National Association of Regional Councils, was nominated by the WFRC for her leadership and commitment to regional collaboration, thoughtful growth and community engagement. 

“Public service is about people working together to strengthen our communities and improve lives,” Ramsey said in a release. “I’m honored to be recognized alongside so many dedicated public servants and share this recognition with the teams and partners who make this work possible.” 

“Mayor Ramsey exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and caring that makes local government work for its communities,” said Andrew Gruber, executive director of the WFRC. “As Chair of WFRC, she demonstrates what it means to think regionally and act locally, championing efforts that benefit not only South Jordan but the entire region. This recognition is a well-deserved honor for an exceptional public servant.”

“Mayor Ramsey is a local leader who has enhanced the quality of life of her residents and of all Utahns,” said ULCT Executive Director Cameron Diehl. “She collaborates with other elected officials at all levels of government, private sector leaders and residents to strengthen Utah’s economy, plan for our regional needs in transportation, open space, housing and water, and ensure government transparency and accountability.” 

The 250 Champions represent a wide range of public service roles, from elected officials to public safety, public works and community services, highlighting the vital role local government plays in everyday life and in strengthening American democracy. 

All honorees will be recognized at a national event preceding the ICMA National Conference in Philadelphia on May 12.