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 St. Joseph the Worker (The Worker).
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.
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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.
St. Joseph the Worker (The Worker)
Top Arizona executive: John Delaney, CEO
What it does: Nonprofit
Why it’s admired: The Worker believes a paycheck can change a life — and backs it up every day. By combining career coaching, workforce housing, financial literacy and re-entry support, the nonprofit helps Arizonans overcome barriers and build lasting independence. With an employment-first approach, remarkable success rates and a mission fueled by dignity, compassion and opportunity, The Worker is transforming lives while strengthening Arizona’s workforce, one career at a time.
