Most Admired Companies of 2022: Axon

After receiving a record number of nominations, 50 companies have risen from the adversity of the past couple years and earned the right to call themselves Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2022. The Most Admired Companies of 2022 includes Axon.

Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2022 will be celebrated at an awards dinner and ceremony from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Chateau Luxe, at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024.

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Most Admired Companies: Axon

Most Admired Company: 2018-2022

Top Arizona executive: Rick Smith, CEO and founder

What it does: Develops Taser, cameras and software products for law enforcement and civilians.

Dedcation to DEI: Axon is committed to building products that promote racial equity, diversity and inclusion. The company realizes that in order to make this happen, it must start from within. Part of Axon’s mission is to accelerate justice, and does that by making Justice, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, or JEDI, part of its regular business decisions, processes, products, and actions. Axon plans to continue to assess its progress, test new ideas and have difficult conversations about complex issues.

Admirable trait: Axon has a bold mission to “protect life.” It draws in serious applicants and employees who are excited to join a team of experts in driving technology for the greater good of society. “Everyone gets home safe” is more than a slogan. It is Axon’s mantra and those looking to impact the justice system to better serve our communities know Axon has the passion, motivation and resources to bring these visions to fruition.