For best performance in Legislature . . .

Return of the King: House Speaker Greg Curtis. A number of politicos were convinced that a narrow margin of victory in the general election would hamper his ability to govern the House. No one dominated the scene with more strength and determination.

All the King's Men: The House majority leadership, including Dave Clark, Gordon Snow, Brad Dee and Steve Urquhart. Curtis' guys shepherded education vouchers, the soccer stadium, sales tax off food and a variety of other projects through a number of obstacles.

The Quiet Man (classic John Wayne movie): John Valentine. It's hard to compete for oxygen with the House, but in his own way, Valentine was able to make a difference on tax policy and other matters.

How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying: Gov. Jon Huntsman Jr. Textbooks could be written about how Huntsman achieved so much this session with minimal legislative and public relations engagement, the exception being the Real soccer stadium issue. For 11 months, legislators grumble about the state's governor but fund most of his requests in February. By any measure, the governor scored big time without breaking a sweat.

Raging Bull: Senate Majority Leader Curtis Bramble. Constrained by physical ailments and the shackles of his new leadership position, the energetic Provo lawmaker was more reserved than usual, but he will fight many more rounds.

Wizard of Oz: Greg Hughes. This rising star and leader of the Conservative Caucus was often "the man behind the curtain" on various matters.

Animal House: The Conservative Caucus. Along with Hughes, Reps. Mike Morley, Craig Frank, Curt Oda, Mike Noel, Aaron Tilton and a few others provided a fraternal atmosphere in their ideological pursuits.

Joan of Arc: Sheryl Allen. She never wavered from preaching her moderate Republican principles and was in danger of being burned at the stake a few times by her conservative colleagues.

Grumpy Old Men: Glenn Donnelson. Although pleasant in person, this archconservative created some depressing moments as he attempted to prevent the academically inclined children of undocumented workers from receiving in-state college tuition.