Most Admired Companies of 2024: Axon

Fifty-five companies have risen from the constantly evolving and ever-challenging business environment to earn the right to call themselves Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2024, including Axon.

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Arizona’s Most Admired Companies will be honored at a celebratory dinner on Oct. 3 at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more of to get tickets, click here. For sponsorship information, email Amy Lindsey, publisher of AZ Big Media, at amy.lindsey@azbigmedia.com.

Axon

Top Arizona executive: Rick Smith

What it does: Axon is a technology-driven company focused on public safety,
with a mission to protect life, capture truth and accelerate justice

Community impact: Axon has significantly impacted the economy by creating thousands of jobs and fostering a culture of innovation, while also prioritizing the well-being of its employees, offering comprehensive benefits, professional development opportunities, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Within the community, Axon has been a force for good, as evidenced by its “Force for Good” report, which highlights initiatives like reducing police use of firearms and supporting mental health programs. Axon’s technologies have not only improved safety and accountability, but also strengthened community trust in law enforcement agencies.