The 32nd Annual Best of the West Awards Dinner took place on Thursday, October 24, 2024, at Desert Diamond Arena honoring the West Valley’s best leaders, organizations, and programs. WESTMARC recognized finalists in the categories of Economic Engine, Emerging Leader, Excellence in Education & Workforce Development, Excellence in Innovation, and Quality of Life Enhancement.
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Here are the winners of the 2024 Best of the West awards in each award category:
Economic Engine: Village at Prasada
Emerging Leader: Jordan Dodeward, State of Arizona
Excellence in Education & Workforce Development: Buckeye Union High School District – Career & Technical Education
Excellence in Innovation: Gaucho Security Operations Center
Quality of Life Enhancement: Valleywise Health First Episode Center – Avondale
Additionally, the WESTMARC Board of Directors recognized individuals and projects that inspire leadership and advances the West Valley. This year the WESTMARC Board of Directors honored:
- Dr. Randy Gibb, Grand Canyon University – Inspiration in Leadership Award
- West Valley Forward, Arizona State University – Regional Advancement Award
- Jeanine Jerkovic, City of Surprise – President’s Choice Award
“We received over 40 nominations this year! This is a definite indication that the West Valley’s economy is still growing and expanding with quality investments,” 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.”
About WESTMARC
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. WESTMARC is committed to our members’ success and to our mission of enhancing economic development and promoting quality of life in the West Valley.
