In this annual event that celebrates outstanding community champions who volunteer their time, talents and resources to build a thriving community, the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona recently joined DoubleTree by Reed Park. Selected and honored the 19th Annual Circle of Excellence Awards winners at Hilton.
The event was moderated by Edmund Marquez, former chairman of the United Way of Tucson and Southern Arizona. In addition, her Allison Duffy, president of Silverado Technologies, served as campaign chairman and led the team to a successful campaign for the second year in a row.
• Best Employee Campaign Leader of the Year Awards: Judy Cooper, Pima County Procurement Officer
• Rookie of the Year: Shannon Anderson, Customer and Community Relations Specialist, PNC Bank of Arizona
• Live United Awards: Pima Aging Council
• Building a Better Community Award: Caterpillar Inc.
• Cornerstone Prize: University of Arizona UA Cares Ambassador
• Time, Talent and Treasure Awards: Deepa Dalvi, Director and Project Leader, Roche Tissue Diagnostics
• Champions of Caring Awards: AGM container control
• Partnership Award: tucson power
• All-American Awards: Mary Rowley, NuPoint Marketing & Market Research CEO/Managing Partner
• Best Small Business: rick engineering
• Best Medium Company: quick trip
• Best Large Company: Freeport McMorran
The Michael J. Harris Spirit of Tucson Award, given to companies that demonstrate excellence in corporate engagement and community leadership, went to IBM. Harris was one of the community’s most ardent citizens and a great friend and advocate of the United Way in Tucson and southern Arizona. Last year’s Michael J. Harris Award winner was his GEICO.
“Today’s award-winning individuals, organizations and businesses live, work and contribute here in Southern Arizona,” said Tony Penn, President and CEO of United Way of Tucson Southern Arizona. It really enriches our community.”
“I would like to thank not only the winners but also the nominees for knowing that we all gave something to make the lives of those we serve fairer, richer and more fulfilling. I am very happy to be able to pay my respects. And for that we are grateful to all of them. “
