Most Admired Companies of 2022: Suntec Concrete

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 Suntec Concrete.

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: Suntec Concrete

Most Admired Company: 2010-2012, 2014-2017, 2019-2022

Top Arizona executive: Derek Wright, president and CEO

What it does: The largest commercial concrete contractor in the Southwest.

Admirable trait: In 2022, Suntec presented more than $200,000 worth of school supplies and equipment to 96 deserving teachers. Also under its Heroes in Hardhats umbrella, Suntec employees support the Make-a-Wish Foundation and take part in charitable events throughout the community, including the American Heart Association Heart Walk, the Run to Fight Cancer and the Arizona Builders Alliance Toy Drive.

Next generation: Suntec has also established two $5,000 scholarships with the ASU School of Construction, along with an internship program to help mentor students. The company has been one of Arizona’s strongest supporters of Teach for America for more than a decade, making a tremendous impact on the teachers who educate our future leaders. Whether it’s funding school supplies, backpack drives or school construction projects, Suntec has provided time and talent to many Valley school districts.