Center for the Future of Arizona(CFA) announced the 2025 recipients of the Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards during a ceremony held at the Arizona City and County Management Association (ACMA) summer conference in Tucson. These awards, presented annually, spotlight the invaluable work of Arizona’s civil servants, fostering appreciation for their role in solving problems, strengthening institutions, and making a tangible difference in people’s lives.
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This year’s recipients include Rosa Inchausti, City Manager, City of Tempe; Lisa Garcia, Town Clerk, Town of Florence; Matthew Gurney, Public Works Director, City of Bisbee; and Shannon Anderson, Senior Deputy City Manager, City of Flagstaff.
“The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards celebrate the public servants who are critical to Arizona’s continued success,” said Dr. Sybil Francis, Center for the Future of Arizona Chair, President & CEO. “Their work is the backbone of effective governance and community well-being. By honoring their dedication and impact, we hope others are inspired to elevate the value of public service in building The Arizona We Want.”
The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, named after the Community Outreach Director whose life was taken in a mass shooting in 2011 at a “Congress on Your Corner” event, are a collaborative effort between CFA, the Zimmerman family, and ACMA highlighting the contributions nonelected public servants make to the communities they serve.
