Nominations for WESTMARC Leadership ‘Best of the West’ Awards Open

WESTMARC is accepting nominations for this year’s Best of the West Awards.  “The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economy in the West Valley,” said Neil Terry, WESTMARC Chairman of the Board. WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.”

The online nomination form opens August 3^rd and the deadline to submit is 9:00 pm on Friday, September 3rd. Nominations can be submitted online here. The cost for each nomination is $75, organizations can submit multiple entries for different projects, companies, and programs.

Nominations are sought for individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs representing interests in the West Valley.

• The Economic Engine Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley.
• The Quality of Life Enhancement Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have enhanced the quality of life for West Valley residents.
• The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have demonstrated an innovative concept to accomplish one or more of the following: Fulfill a need for West Valley Residents or Preserve the West Valley Assets or Resources.

Best of the West 2020 winners  include Desert Microsoft, Ottawa University, Verizon Wireless and Abrazo Healthcare Residency Program.

In addition to the three annual awards, WESTMARC will also present awards for West Valley Inspiration in Leadership, West Valley Regional Advancement and the President’s Choice Award.

Past winners include former City of Buckeye Mayor Jackie Meck, Western Maricopa Education Center (West-MEC) and Bobbi Magdaleno from Arizona State University.

“Best of the West Awards Dinner has been my favorite event in the valley for many years because it’s truly the West Valley’s academy awards style celebration.  This year’s event will no doubt be even more magical with so many wonderful projects impact our growing region,” said Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC President and CEO.