2026 Champions of Change Awards

Nominations are open for Champions of Change.

The 2026 Champions of Change Nominations form must be submitted by February 5, 2026 to be considered.

The committee will determine winners from the nominations submitted by the deadline. All nominations will be reviewed by a selection committee comprised of community and business leaders and the AZ Business editorial team.

The ChaCha — The Champions of Change Awards will shine a spotlight on those individuals and businesses that are going above and beyond in the areas of leadership, visionary thinking and philanthropy in a variety of industries. The ChaChas recognize those innovative leaders, for-profit companies, and nonprofits who are changing the landscape of Arizona business.

The 2026 Champions of Change categories are:
Az Business Angel of the Year (individual business leader)
Az Business Angel of the Year (individual business)
Az Business Angel of the Year (individual nonprofit leader)
Az Business Angel of the Year (individual nonprofit organization)
Healthcare leader of the year
Healthcare organization of the year
Innovative champion of change (individual business leader)
Innovative champion of change (individual business)

Finalists enjoy widespread recognition and will be showcased in the May/June 2026 issue of Az Business magazine, a publication of AZ Big Media.

Honorees celebrated and category winners announced at a superhero-themed awards luncheon:

11:00 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
May 14, 2026
Venue TBD

To ensure each winner is celebrated properly, attendance at the event is required by you, anyone from your team, or a company representative.

Be seen by a VIP audience! For sponsorship opportunities, contact Amy Lindsey at 602-277-6045 or amy.lindsey@azbigmedia.com.