The Arizona Technology Council, in partnership with the Arizona Commerce Authority, have announced the winners of the 2024 Governor’s Innovation Awards to recognize Arizona’s most inspired technology achievements. This annual celebration honors companies and individuals who exemplify extraordinary progress, vision and dedication, driving Arizona's reputation as a hub of … [More]
ASU President Michael Crow Named to TIME100 Climate List, a First for a University President
Arizona State University President Michael Crow has been named to the 2024 TIME100 Climate list of leaders and innovators driving real climate action. The list includes leaders across a range of fields, from policy to business to education. TIME’s editors spent months vetting names from across the economy. They prioritized measurable, scalable achievements and recent action … [More]
BBB Announces Arizona’s 2024 Torch Awards for Ethics Winners
Better Business Bureau (BBB) announces seven Arizona companies as winners of the 2024 BBB Torch Awards for Ethics. Title sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union, the program raises awareness in marketplace ethics and recognizes businesses that operate with the highest levels of integrity. The BBB Torch Awards for Ethics is one of the most prestigious honors BBB bestows on … [More]
Crow Honored with Prestigious Innovator Award
ASU president recognized for pioneering leadership in innovation and higher education
The Edison Awards, an organization dedicated to honoring the world's most innovative new products and services, is pleased to announce Michael M. Crow, president of Arizona State University, as a 2025 Edison Achievement Award Honoree. This prestigious award recognizes Crow’s transformative leadership in higher education, where he has redefined the role of the public research … [More]
Businesses Recognized for Positive Impact in West Valley at Annual Event
The 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Desert Diamond Arena honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, organizations, and programs. WESTMARC recognized finalists in the categories of Economic Engine, Emerging Leader, Excellence in Education & Workforce Development, Excellence in Innovation, and Quality of Life … [More]
Chamber Announces Three Phoenix Businesswomen as 2024 Athena Award Recipients
The Greater Phoenix Chamber announced the 2024 ATHENA private sector, public sector, and young professional award recipients at its 37th Annual ATHENA Awards. Jenny Holsman Tetreault, Vice President & Associate General Counsel, TPI, was awarded the 2024 ATHENA Award in the private sector. Shannon Clancy, CEO, St. Vincent de Paul, earned the 2024 ATHENA Award in the public … [More]
WebMD Awards Banner Health Top Health System in Arizona
Banner Health is the most preferred health system in Arizona earning WebMD® Elite Choice Award for the second consecutive year. The honor is part of WebMD® Choice Awards program that recognizes best-in-class health systems based on patient, physician and provider preferences. Banner received twice the percentage points of the next ranking health system, and is the only … [More]
Mayor Gallego to Honor Autism Advocate Denise Resnik with Global Citizen Award
Phoenix Mayor Kate Gallego will honor autism advocate and business executive Denise Resnik with the Global Citizen Award during The Mayor's International event hosted by Phoenix Sister Cities on October 19 at Chateau Luxe. Resnik is the founder and president/CEO of First Place AZ (established in 2012), co-founder of the Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center (SARRC, … [More]
Phoenix Children’s Named among Top Children’s Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report
For the 14th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has ranked Phoenix Children’s among the nation’s “Best Children’s Hospitals.” The health system was once again named the No. 1 children’s hospital in Arizona and third in the Southwest region. Phoenix Children’s is the only children’s hospital in Arizona ever to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report. “Our … [More]
Nonprofit Announces Inaugural 50 Over 50 Honorees, Celebrates 50th Year
FSL (Foundation for Senior Living) announced the inaugural 50 Over 50 winners. Honorees will be recognized for their service and dedication to helping Arizonans age with confidence at FSL’s 50th anniversary celebration on Oct. 22 at the Renaissance Hotel in Phoenix. “This award recognizes older adults whose tireless commitments have woven safety and wellbeing into the very … [More]
