Rewarding Good Business
Honoring the Valley’s leading businesses.
“These companies represent what makes the Valley’s business community and our Chamber great. It’s a privilege to honor those who do the day-in, day-out work of boosting our economy and creating jobs,” said Todd Sanders, GPCC President and CEO. “There are many businesses in the Valley deserving of this honor, so we are proud to do our small part in recognizing their achievements and commitment to strengthening our community.”
The 26th annual IMPACT Awards luncheon will take place Tuesday, May 14 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa. Tickets are $65 for GPCC members and $75 for non-members and tables of 10 are $750 for GPCC members and $850 for non-members (tables include priority seating and program recognition).
Small to Medium Business Category
2013 Community Champion:
UMOM New Day Centers – Darlene Newsom, CEO
Founded in 1964, UMOM New Day Centers is a local, private, non-sectarian agency that provides homeless families and individuals safe shelter, housing and supportive services to assist them in reaching their greatest potential.
2013 Economic Driver:
Fiesta Bowl – Robert Shelton, Executive Director
Since its founding in 1971, the Fiesta Bowl game has generated more than $2.5 billion in economic impact for the state of Arizona and attracted hundreds of thousands of out-of-state visitors.
2013 Entrepreneurial Excellence:
GlobalMed – Joel Barthelemy, Founder and Managing Director
Formed in 2002, GlobalMed is the industry leader in the design of telemedicine hardware and cloud-based software solutions.
2013 Response to Adversity:
Penrose Academy – Jill Kohler, Founder and President
Penrose Academy is a private, award-winning, 200,000 square foot cosmetology and skin care academy. Penrose Academy’s mission is to educate, empower and connect students and graduates within the professional beauty industry.
Large Business Category
2013 Community Champion:
Arizona Diamondbacks – Derrick Hall, President and CEO
The Arizona Diamondbacks, established in 1995 as Arizona’s first Major League Baseball franchise, began play in 1998 and have since become an integral part of the community.
2013 Economic Driver:
Grand Canyon University – Brian Mueller, President and CEO
Grand Canyon University (GCU) offers online and campus-based bachelors and masters degree programs in business, education, nursing and health sciences, liberal arts and digital media.
2013 Entrepreneurial Excellence:
Cancer Treatment Centers of America – Dr. Edgar Staren, President and CEO
Founded in 1988, Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) provides a comprehensive, patient-centered treatment model that fully integrates traditional, state-of-the-art medical treatments with scientifically-supported complementary and alternative therapies such as nutrition, naturopathic medicine, psychological counseling, physical therapy and spiritual support to meet the special, whole-person needs of advanced-stage cancer patients.
2013 Response to Adversity:
Chas Roberts Air Conditioning – Roberta “Sissie” Roberts Shank, CEO
Chas and Alice Roberts founded Chas Roberts Air Conditioning in 1942. Today, the business remains family owned and operated and creates comfortable living environments for Arizona homeowners by providing quality installations and service of heating and air conditioning systems at competitive prices.
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