WESTMARC is seeking nominations for the 25th Anniversary Best of the West Awards Dinner on Thursday, November 2nd, at the University of Phoenix Stadium.

WESTMARC is accepting nominations in three categories: Economic Engine, Quality of Life Enhancement, and Excellence in Innovation. The online nomination form opens August 1st and the deadline to submit is 9:00 pm on Friday, September 8th. Nominations can be submitted online at www.westmarc.org/bow17. The cost for each nomination is $50 for members and $75 for non-members, organizations can submit multiple entries for different projects, companies, and programs. 

“The Best of the West Awards recognize outstanding contributions to the image, lifestyle, and economy in the West Valley,” said Sintra Hoffman, WESTMARC President and CEO. “WESTMARC is proud to honor these outstanding individuals and organizations making a great impact in the West Valley.”

Nominations are sought for individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs representing interests in the West Valley.

  • The Economic Engine Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have created a significant economic outcome and/or job creation for the West Valley.
  • The Quality of Life Enhancement Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have enhanced the quality of life for West Valley residents.
  • The Excellence in Innovation Award recognizes individuals, organizations, businesses, facilities or programs which have demonstrated an innovative concept to accomplish one or more of the following: Fulfill a need for West Valley Residents or Preserve the West Valley Assets or Resources.

In addition to the three annual awards, WESTMARC will also present awards for West Valley Inspiration in Leadership and West Valley Regional Advancement.

Sponsorship opportunities are available as well as individual and table rates. Visit www.westmarc.org/bow17 for additional information.

WESTMARC—the Western Maricopa Coalition—is a public-private partnership of the 15 communities, the business community and the educational sector in the West Valley.