Odyssey was selected Utah’s Best of State in Dance Best Dance Company 20 times since 2006 and of all Arts and Entertainment 2007 and 2015. Odyssey Founder and Artistic Director Derryl Yeager was selected Best Choreographer 2009; Former Odyssey Associate Artistic Director/Principal Dancer Eldon Johnson, Best Individual Dancer 2010; Odyssey Associate Artistic Director Veronica Cabling, Best Individual Dancer 2012; Former Odyssey Principal Dancer Dayna Marshall, Best Individual Dancer 2013; Odyssey Principal Dancer/Dance Captain Darby Jones, Best Individual Dancer 2021; Former Odyssey Principal Dancer Laura Brick, Best Individual Dancer 2022; Odyssey Principal Dancer Lily Farrar, Best Individual Dancer 2024; Peiter Mortensen, Best Individual Dancer 2026; and Odyssey’s Junior Company Odyssey 2, Best Youth Dance Group 2011 and 2012.

Best of State recognizes those who have demonstrated achievement in their field and have produced superior results and outcomes; have differentiated themselves in positive ways from others within their field through innovation or creativity in techniques; and have made Utah a better place to live.  Utah's strong cultural base, of which Odyssey is a significant player, is a powerful attraction for the Economic Development of the state.   It is a main component for businesses wishing to relocate, but who desire a cosmopolitan and sophisticated cultural environment to offer its employees.