The Phoenix Award recognizes a CEO, business or community leader for practicing exemplary public relations.
Characteristics and qualities must include:
- Comprehensive knowledge of issues and business concepts affecting the public relations field
- Active supporter of the local public relations community
- Proven record of incorporating PR best practices into business operations
- Active in the community on personal and professional levels
Past recipients include:
2009: Diane Brossart, Valley Forward Association
2007: David McIntyre, President & CEO, TriWest Healthcare
1995: Frank Fairbanks, City Manager, City of Phoenix 1995
1994: John Antioco, President & CEO, Circle K Corporation
1993: Del & Jewell Lewis, Owners, KTVK TV 3
1992: Ron Bergamo, Vice President & General Manager, KSAZ TV 10
1991: Jerry Colangelo, President & CEO, Phoenix Suns
1990: Ed Beauvais, Chairman & CEO, America West Airlines
1989: O. Mark Demichele, President & CEO, Arizona Public Service
1988: Dr. Timothy Dyer, Superintendent, Phoenix Unified School District
1987: Gene E. Rice, President & Chairman, MeraBank
1986: Lou Grubb, President, Lou Grubb Chevrolet
1985: Robert Gosnell, President, Gosnell Development Corp.
1984: Jack Pfister, General Manager, Salt River Project
1983: Don Cline, Arizona Vice President, Mountain Bell
1982: Ed Carson, President, First Interstate Bank of America
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