Each day, we’re spotlighting one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026, celebrating the organizations setting the standard for leadership, workplace culture, innovation and community impact. Today, learn more about Southwest Gas.
Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 will be celebrated at a special awards dinner on Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026, at Chateau Luxe in Phoenix. To learn more, click here.
DEEPER DIVE: Here are Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026
The Event Partner of the Most Admired Companies of 2026 celebration is BestCompaniesAZ, the Presenting Sponsor is Phillips Law Group, the Premier Sponsors are Amkor and Air2O, the Step and Repeat Sponsor is OneAZ Credit Union, the Spotlight Award sponsor is City of Hope Cancer Center Arizona, the Beverage Sponsor is Burch & Cracchiolo, the VIP Sponsor is Axiom Care, the Community Impact Sponsor is Evolve PR & Marketing, the Dessert Sponsor is RTX, the Floral Sponsor is CHASSE Building Team, the Floral Provider is PJs Flowers and the Production Sponsor is Merestone. The digital sponsor of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies of 2026 is LAVIDGE.
Southwest Gas
Top Arizona executive: Justin Brown, president and CEO
What it does: Energy
Why it’s admired: Southwest Gas fuels far more than homes and businesses — it helps power stronger communities. With a people-first culture rooted in safety, exceptional customer service and community engagement, the company has earned admiration across Arizona. From investing millions through employee volunteerism to advancing cleaner energy solutions, Southwest Gas demonstrates that lasting impact is built one relationship, one neighborhood and one community at a time.
