Scottsdale Area Chamber names Sterling Awards finalists

The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced the finalists for the 40th Annual Sterling Awards, marking four decades of recognizing outstanding businesses and organizations that exemplify excellence, leadership, innovation, and community impact.

“We are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the finalists for the 2026 Sterling Awards,” Eric Luoma, Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair, said in a press release. “These companies are more than business success stories, they’re examples of how dedication, creativity, and a passion for service can transform a community. Touring their facilities, meeting their teams, and seeing their work firsthand is nothing short of inspiring.”

The 2026 Sterling Award honorees will be announced during a special 40th anniversary celebration on Thursday, Nov. 19, at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort, 5001 N Scottsdale Road.

Individual member tickets are $95, $115 for nonchamber members. To purchase tickets, visit https://tinyurl.com/mryj52mh.

This year’s nominees are:

• Micro business —Blue Zones Project Scottsdale., Matt Young Photography and Yellow Spruce Roasters.
• Small business - AZ Perfect Comfort, Blue Signal and Civic Center Pharmacy.
• Big business— Cigna Healthcare, The Herb Box and Troon.
• Small nonprofit — Hope Women’s Center, Scottsdale/Paradise Valley Family YMCA and Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
• Big nonprofit — NOAH/Neighborhood Outreach Access to Health and the International School of Arizona.