Mary Crafts has a 100% all-in zest for life. As the founder of Culinary Crafts, Utah's largest off-premise catering company, and 20-time winner of Best Of State, Mary has created thousands of impressive events throughout the state for over 35 years. Mary is a masterful caterer and a resourceful businesswoman who has served thousands of clients, including many A-list celebrities (Oprah Winfrey and Sir Elton John, for example), two presidents of the United States, and hundreds of Fortune 500 companies. During the 1980s and 90s, Mary hosted a cooking show on KBYU TV that established her reputation as a food celebrity in Utah. Mary has been called a trendsetter in her industry and an ambassador for all things related to food and events.
Mary’s involvement in community non-profits, business networks, and education has put her in the spotlight as one of Utah’s most influential women. Recently Mary received The Hero Award from Silicon Slopes Magazine and the Pathfinder Award from the Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce. She has also been named “One of Utah’s Coolest Entrepreneurs,” is a recipient of Utah Valley University’s Kirk Englehardt Ethics Award, and is one of Utah’s businesswomen who received the “30 Women to Watch” award.
Mary's current endeavors include hosting her weekly podcast, "Crafting a Meaningful Life," as well as offering her expertise as a keynote speaker, business and marketing consultant, and team builder. Mary is thrilled to share her hard-won life lessons with others as only she can, with her insatiable zest for life and heartfelt badass attitude. To stay in touch, tune in to her podcasts or visit her website at www.MaryCraftsInc.com.
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