The 023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, created in spring 2011, recognize nonelected public servants contributing to their communities and civic life, and collectively building a bright future for Arizona. The awards are named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, whose life was taken in a mass shooting on January 8, 2011, while serving the citizens of Arizona as Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords’ Community Outreach Director.
Acknowledging and elevating nonelected public servants’ positive impact is essential to:
- Promote civic health
- Inspire talented individuals to consider careers in the public sector
- Foster collaboration
- Build public trust
- Enhance the overall effectiveness of government
CFA is honored to recognize the following individuals as the 2023 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awardees: Mark McCall in Community Builder (Large County), Stephen J. Pauken in Community Builder (Small City/Town), Stephanie Zamora in Emerging Leader, Sherri Collins in Civic Leader, and, new this year, the Lifetime Achievement Award presented to Joy Rich.
