Leadership: Jim Ward, president and CEO; Kelly Dwyer, director of finance
Website: phoenixsymphony.org
What it does: Its mission is to provide the joy of music as a catalyst in helping Arizona to become the best place in America.
How it leads: The Phoenix Symphony’s Education and Community Outreach programs reach over 125,000 children and adults annually with priority given to Title 1 designation schools. No other performing arts organization in the state has the proven track record for providing cutting-edge music education and music wellness programs of such great breadth and depth.
Honor the 2017 Industry Leaders of Arizona at the awards ceremony and dinner on Feb. 23 at the JW Marriott Camelback Inn. Purchase tickets here.
