Robin Arredondo-Savage, president and CEO of the Tempe Chamber of Commerce, was presented with the Howard Pyle Vocational Service Award during the Tempe South Rotary’s annual charter night.
The award is annually presented to an individual or couple who has, through his or her vocation, exemplified the Rotary motto of “Service Above Self” as well as providing meritorious service to the City of Tempe and the surrounding community.
Among her many accomplishments, which include serving as a Tempe City councilmember and vice mayor, she led efforts to make Tempe the first Veteran Supportive City in Arizona and played a key role in developing Valor on 8th, the first female veterans’ housing project in the state. She also initiated a female veterans’ recruitment program for the fire department, further demonstrating her commitment to supporting those who have served.
“I am honored to receive the Howard Pyle Award from The Tempe South Rotary. Coming from a group that lives the value of service before self, this recognition means a great deal,” said Robin. She was nominated by Tempe South Rotary and Chamber member, Gary Johnson pictured left, Joe Arredondo, Robin Arredondo-Savage and her husband Chris Savage.
She championed initiatives in education, workforce development and economic growth spearheading Geeks’ Night Out, a STEAM-focused event in partnership with the AZ SciTech Festival, and helped create College Connect, a program designed to provide students with resources for higher education, and Career Ready Tempe.
