The 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Desert Diamond Arena honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, organizations, and programs.
Westmarc, the …
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Best of the West awardees honored in West Valley
Courtesy city of Surprise/Kris Cassens
From left, Square One Concepts Marketing Manager Jenna Dietz, Cold Beers and Cheeseburgers Manager Alysha Zachary, Surprise Mayor Skip Hall and Surprise City Councilmember Aly Cline cut the ribbon on the new restaurant in Prasada on Aug. 13. The Village at Prasada was a winner of the Best of the West awards from Westmarc.
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The 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, Oct. 24, at Desert Diamond Arena honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, organizations, and programs.
Westmarc, the regional group that has representation from all West Valley cities, recognized finalists in the categories of Economic Engine, Emerging Leader, Excellence in Education & Workforce Development, Excellence in Innovation, and Quality of Life Enhancement.
Economic Engine: Village at Prasada
Emerging Leader: Jordan Dodeward, State of Arizona
Excellence in Education & Workforce Development: Buckeye Union High School District – Career & Technical Education
Excellence in Innovation: Gaucho Security Operations Center, Glendale Community College
Quality of Life Enhancement: Valleywise Health First Episode Center - Avondale
Additionally, the WESTMARC Board of Directors recognized individuals and projects that inspire leadership and advances the West Valley. This year the WESTMARC Board of Directors honored:
Dr. Randy Gibb, Grand Canyon University – Inspiration in Leadership Award
West Valley Forward, Arizona State University - Regional Advancement Award
Jeanine Jerkovic, city of Surprise - President’s Choice Award
“We received over 40 nominations this year! This is a definite indication that the West Valley’s economy is still growing and expanding with quality investments,” said Sintra Hoffman, Westmarc president and CEO. “Westmarc is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.”