Each year, Az Business magazine, a publication of AZ Big Media, presents the Champions of Change Awards to recognize those dynamic innovators and trailblazers who are changing Arizona’s business landscape through leadership, visionary thinking and philanthropy. The Champions of Change Awards honor both individuals and organizations. The Champions of Change Awards will be held Thursday, May 16, 2024. Each day leading up to the event, we will preview one category of finalists. Today, meet the Champions of Change finalists for medium-sized company of the year.
Sponsors of the Champions of Change Awards include BOK Financial (impact sponsor), Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona (spotlight sponsor), Stearns Bank (step-and-repeat sponsor), Maricopa Corporate College at Maricopa Community Colleges (photo booth sponsor), Lerner & Rowe Gives Back (name tag sponsor), REDW Advisors and CPAs (floral sponsor) and Center for the Future of Arizona (dessert sponsor).
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Finalists for medium-sized company of the year
During calendar year 2023, the Arizona Commerce Authority and economic partners successfully won over 95 competitive projects from companies that committed to creating more than 24,600 projected new jobs while investing over $10.3 billion in the state.
Cordia
Cordia Phoenix has been a pioneer in providing energy-efficient district cooling services to Downtown Phoenix since 2001. Its purpose revolves around ensuring reliability, energy efficiency and environmental responsibility in cooling Arizona’s largest central business district, including major landmarks like Chase Field, the Phoenix Convention Center and ASU.
Arizona Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks are dedicated to the power of sports and the impact it has on our youth, which is why, over the past 25 years, they’ve invested $20 million to support Arizona youth sports programs. The D-backs Youth Jersey Program is the largest of its kind across any professional sports league center, and ASU.
Grand Canyon Law Group
Grand Canyon’s post-conviction relief departments are revolutionizing representation through dedicated excellence, innovative strategies and cutting-edge practices, resulting in numerous successful case outcomes. By tirelessly defending rights and pursuing justice through PCR proceedings, they provide a critical lifeline to the wrongfully convicted or unfairly sentenced.
National Kidney Foundation of Arizona
The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona’s vision is a society where kidney disease no longer interferes with the quality of life. The National Kidney Foundation of Arizona provides awareness, assistance and hope to Arizonans at-risk and impacted by kidney disease.
Peerlogic
Since its inception, Peerlogic has been at the forefront of integrating AI into dental practice management. The company’s growth is characterized by its pioneering approach to conversational intelligence, a testament to its commitment to excellence and innovation.
Founded in 2008 and based in Arizona, RPG Brands stands as a beacon of innovation in the fireplace and outdoor living industries. This small but mighty company skillfully blends traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, as evidenced by its brands: Modern Flames, Grand Canyon Gas Logs and Wildfire Outdoor Living.
SDB has more than 40 years of experience performing construction and integrated facility contracting services. It has also hosted a charity golf tournament for the past 15 years, raising more than $538,000 to benefit the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Department of Arizona.
The Burgess Law Group
During the pandemic, The Burgess Law Group’s founder Juliet Burgess co-founded “The Aggregate” to support, connect, and inspire women in law and business. She also created the“Stronger Together” collaboration, bringing women in law, real estate, academia and fashion together to support Southwest Wildlife Conservation Center.
The Foster Group
The Foster Group was founded by lead attorney Troy P. Foster. Foster has more than two decades of experience in law, human resources and mediation — all of which make him a powerful advocate for clients with employment law, human resources or health care legal challenges.
