The Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. and Castle Biosciences, Inc., a company improving health through innovative tests that guide patient care, today announced that Kristen Oelschlager, R.N., Castle’s chief operating officer, has been named the 2024 Jon W. McGarity Arizona Bioscience Leader of the Year. The award, presented by AZBio, recognizes Oelschlager for her … [More]
Chief Culture Officer at ASU Gets 2024 Leadership Award
Phoenix-based Mission Facilitators awarded Christine Whitney Sanchez their 2024 Excellence in Leadership Award. The goal of the award is to give back to a person who has significantly impacted Phoenix companies, employees, and communities. As the pace of change accelerates with technology at the forefront, the human side of an organization must evolve in harmony with these … [More]
Valley Healthcare Marketing Agency Shortlisted as Finalist for Pharma Marketing Award
RIESTER RX has been shortlisted as a finalist for the prestigious Fierce Pharma Marketing Awards 2024. This recognition is for the agency's impactful work on the "Sickle Cell Speaks" campaign in partnership with Pfizer, specifically in the category of Website for Consumer. "'Sickle Cell Speaks' gives a voice to patients affected by Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) and the website … [More]
Greater Phoenix Chamber Names 11 Finalists for 2024 Athena Awards
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 11 women chosen as finalists for its prestigious 37th annual ATHENA Awards, continuing its strong tradition of recognizing outstanding Valley businesswomen. The ATHENA Businesswoman of the Year Award recognizes a woman in the public and private sectors and highlights an upcoming leader in the Valley as an ATHENA young professional. … [More]
SRP Sets New Record for Amount of Energy Delivered to Customers
Salt River Project has set a new record for the amount of energy delivered to its retail customers. On Sunday, Aug. 4, between 5 and 6 p.m., SRP delivered its highest system peak of 8,219 megawatts (MW). One megawatt is enough energy to power about 225 average homes. This surpasses the previous system peak record of 8,163 MW set on July 18, 2024, between 4 and 5 … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Restaurant Co. Named Fasted-Growing Chain in U.S.
Mr. Pickle’s Sandwich Shop, which is headquartered in Scottsdale and has grown to more than 60 locations across Arizona and California, has been named among the Fastest Growing Emerging Restaurants in the United States by Nation’s Restaurant News in its annual “100 Under 100” program. The honor marks the brand’s second consecutive year on the list and comes on the heels of Mr. … [More]
Scottsdale Chamber Announces Finalists for 38th Annual Sterling Awards
The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the finalists for the 38th Annual Sterling Awards. As one of the Valley’s most highly regarded and competitive business awards, this year's 12 finalists represent more than just innovation and excellence - they reflect an ongoing commitment to civic service in Scottsdale and the Valley. Join us as we recognize these … [More]
Credit Union Ranked Tops in Arizona on Forbes List
Arizona Financial has been ranked #1 in Arizona on the Forbes list of America’s Best-In-State Credit Unions 2024. This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The list of top credit unions was recently announced and can be viewed on the Forbes website. “We are honored to be recognized by … [More]
Center for the Future of Arizona Honors 2024 Public Service Awards Recipients
Annual awards celebrate the outstanding contributions of non-elected public servants
Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) announced the 2024 recipients of the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards during a ceremony held at the Arizona City and County Management Association (ACMA) summer conference in Tucson. These awards, presented annually, honor the impactful achievements of dedicated non-elected public servants statewide, highlighting their commitment to … [More]
19 Arizona Restaurants Named in Restaurant Awards by Wine Spectator Magazine
Wine Spectator, the world’s leading authority on wine, has unveiled the winners of the 2024 Restaurant Awards, which honor the world’s best restaurants for wine. This year’s awards program recognizes 3,777 dining destinations from all 50 states in the U.S. and more than 75 countries internationally. Arizona is home to 19 restaurants that have been honored this year. (See the … [More]
Scottsdale-Based Health and Wellness Co. Recognized with American Business Award
Plexus Worldwide, a leading global health and wellness company, was honored with a Bronze Stevie Award in the Employee Giving & Volunteerism category by the American Business Awards. This category is new for 2024 and recognizes organizations that have held events and experiences that actively involve their employees in charity initiatives, volunteerism and employee … [More]
Tempe-Based Contractor Takes Ranking Jump on Prestigious Top Contractors List
Sundt Construction ranked No. 51 on Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2024 Top 400 Contractors list, climbing 11 spots from the previous year. ENR, the construction industry’s principal trade publication, ranks contractors based on reported revenue from the prior year. “Climbing 11 spots in the rankings is a testament to the hard work of our employee-owners,” said Sundt Chairman … [More]
Arizona Cybersecurity Company Awarded for its Innovative Technology
Lumifi recognized as the most innovative company globally in managed detection and response
Lumifi Cyber, Inc., a next-generation leader in the cybersecurity space, was named a winner of the Global InfoSec Awards 2024 as the Most Innovative Company in Managed Detection and Response (MDR). Organized by Cyber Defense Magazine, this awards program recognizes cybersecurity companies that manage, create, and provide the most respected information security products and … [More]
Healthcare Innovator Recognized for Driving Business Growth
Lytle Is Addressing Health Inequities and Leading the Change Toward Value-Based Care in the U.S. Healthcare System
Ernst & Young LLP announced that Hugh Lytle, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Equality Health was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Pacific Southwest Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and leaders of high-growth companies. Lytle was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award … [More]
BBB Announces Greater Arizona 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Finalists
28 Greater Arizona companies honored with esteemed recognition
Better Business Bureau Serving the Pacific Southwest (BBB) proudly announces 28 Greater Arizona companies as finalists for the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. The event’s Title Sponsor is Desert Financial Credit Union and raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. “Honesty builds trust, which is a … [More]
Phoenix Chamber Announces 2024 Impact Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected ten local companies as recipients of its 37th Annual IMPACT Awards. The IMPACT Awards honor the accomplishments of small and mid-to-large Valley businesses and their positive influence on the community and economy. These recipients were selected following a community vote among 30 finalists of the more than 100 businesses nominated for … [More]
Marketing Firm Turns 20 as Founder Celebrates 40 Years of Senior Living Leadership
May marked a significant milestone for Angell Marketing, as the agency celebrated its 20th anniversary of supporting the lives of older adults and their families, and the 40-year career of Founder and CEO Wynne Angell. From her start as a senior living sales representative to becoming an aging advocate and founder of an award-winning senior living marketing agency in Phoenix, … [More]
Construction Co. Celebrates 50 Years of Building Excellence
For five decades, Agate Construction has remained a cornerstone of excellence in the construction industry. Since its humble beginnings as an agricultural construction company, Agate has grown into a respected leader, maintaining an unrivaled reputation for high-quality construction projects and a devoted commitment to innovation, safety and customer satisfaction. As a … [More]
