Past Awards Events
Below you'll find a listing of all of our past events. Check out the details for each and find out who went home a winner!
Past Events
2022 CFO of the Year Awards
November 10, 2022 at 6:00 PMSince 1931, Financial Executives International has been recognized globally as the leading organization for senior-level financial executives. FEI AZ is proud to present the 2022 CFO of the Year Awards.
This event is the most prestigious financial executive awards in Arizona and the one not to miss. We will celebrate the finalists 6:00-8:30 p.m. Thursday, November 10 at Chateau Luxe. Tickets are on sale now.
2022 AZRE Forum
August 4, 2022 at 3:00 PMGet ready for the 8th annual AZRE Forum! This year, we’ll bring together some of Arizona’s most influential commercial real estate leaders to share their thoughts for a mid-year industry update. The year 2021 was a momentous one, and the market is now hotter than ever! AZRE Forum takes place 3:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4 at The Arizona Biltmore at 2400 E. Missouri, Phoenix, 85016. Our theme will be “Industrial Revolution.” We’ll have a lot of engaging topics to talk about at this event, with two full broker panels AND two full development panels. Tickets on sale now!
2022 Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe
May 17, 2022 at 3:00 PMLIGHTS… CAMERA… ACTION! Get an in-depth look at the current trends in commercial and residential real estate and the hospitality industry in Tempe, with Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe. The event will include three panels of industry experts discussing the most relevant topics and what is on the horizon for Tempe real estate!
We’re rolling out the red carpet and holding Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe at a unique venue! The event takes place 3-6:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Harkins Tempe Marketplace, located at 2000 E. Rio Salado Pkwy #1160, Tempe, AZ 85281. Hors d’oeuvres and a wine or beer are included with the purchase price of a ticket. Tickets are on sale now!Nearly 20 industry experts will give their opinions on industry trends, such as subleasing, Class A commercial demand and how the pandemic will affect the future for tourism, hospitality and in-person work.
• Industry insiders will provide expert insight into the robust developments that are happening now and through the coming years.
• Mayor Corey Woods will provide a future-looking overview of Tempe’s business, development and housing opportunities.
2023 Edition PTK People and Projects to Know Launch Party
November 3, 2022 at 4:00 PMHelp us celebrate the People and Projects to Know in Commercial Real Estate – at the PTK 2023 edition magazine launch party! Our event will include catered hors d’oeuvres by TLC catering, beverages, DJ P-body, networking and tours of the brand new 999 Playa Del Norte building. The 2023 PTK launch party will be held at 999 Playa Del Norte in Tempe.
2022 Most Admired Companies Awards
October 13, 2022 at 5:30 PMIn partnership with BestCompaniesAZ, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies (MAC) is an awards program designed to recognize the contributions and impact all Arizona employers bring to our great state. This is the most comprehensive and prestigious award program in Arizona. All honorees will be celebrated at an in-person awards dinner and ceremony 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Chateau Luxe, at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024.
Attire is business or business logo FUN.
There is parking directly next to and to the east of the venue.
There is no valet service during the event.
Please let us know with your order if you or your guest(s) require a vegan meal.2022 Champions of Change
February 28, 2022 at 12:00 AMChampions of Change will recognize those dynamic innovators and trailblazers who are changing Arizona’s business landscape through leadership, visionary thinking and philanthropy to earn the right to be called a Champion of Change. Champions of Change will honor both individuals and organizations. Nominations are closed.
Honorees will be recognized and celebrated in the pages of the May/June issue of Az Business Magazine.
2022 Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona
February 3, 2022 at 5:30 PMTHIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED. Thank you for your interest in the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona networking event. Our top priority is the well-being of our clients, customers, partners, employees, and event attendees. With that well-being in mind, we have decided the current climate is not right to host a networking event, so we have canceled the Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona gathering for 2022. Anyone who bought a ticket to the networking event will be issued a full refund, or you can use it to attend our upcoming Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards on March 24, 2022, where we will be honoring the top in-house attorneys in Arizona. Thank you for understanding.
Az Business magazine’s Top 100 Lawyers in Arizona are compiled each year by using an independent algorithm that weighs professional ratings, accomplishments and industry impact to determine the 100 most prolific attorneys in Arizona. The annual compilation is Arizona’s most distinguished legal list and accolade. All 100 lawyers will be featured in the January/February issue of Az Business Magazine.
2022 Most Influential Women in Arizona
August 25, 2022 at 5:30 PMOur Az Business and AZ Commercial Real Estate magazine will celebrate and honor the publications lists of the 2022 Most Influential Women in Arizona! The awards recognize women in real estate, business, nonprofits and other leadership or influential roles in the July/August 2022 issue, on its cover and at an awards ceremony to be held 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Chateau Luxe, at 1175 E. Lone Cactus Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Attire is business and/or *bling*.
Tables and sponsorship packages are available. Email Publisher Amy Lindsey at Amy.Lindsey@azbigmedia.com with questions about sponsorships. Email Marketing and Events Specialist Lynette Carrington at Lynette.Carrington@azbigmedia.com to confirm your attendance, purchase tickets, or with questions about the event.
2022 Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards
March 24, 2022 at 5:30 PMIn partnership with the Association of Corporate Counsel and the State Bar of Arizona, Az Business magazine will recognize the important and vital role that in-house counsel plays at the 2022 Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards. Finalists represent the finest legal expertise across all industries in the private and public sectors. We will celebrate the winners at an in-person awards event 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 at The Scottsdale Plaza Resort, 7200 N. Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, 85253. Attire is business.
2022 RED Awards
March 10, 2022 at 5:30 PMThe Real Estate and Development (RED) Awards — which are considered the Academy Awards of Arizona’s commercial real estate industry — honor the year’s top architects, contractors, developers and projects. We had well over 100 projects to consider and we will celebrate all finalists at an in-person awards event 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10 at Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort’s Chaparral Conference Center. Tickets are on sale now!
Az Big Media will have a company on-site at this event that will provide voluntary rapid COVID-19 testing. THIS IS NOT A REQUIREMENT FOR ATTENDANCE.
AZ Big Media recommends event attendees be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or have received a negative COVID-19 test within the 72 hours prior to attending in-person events, BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED.
Additionally, we ask that all event attendees follow safety protocols based on CDC and local guidance at live events. AZ Big Media will have supplemental safety protocols in place for additional measure, such as hand sanitizing stations, available face masks and social distancing. Our staff will not be in attendance if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or have knowingly been exposed to anyone who has COVID-19 within the past 14 days and expect all event attendees to do the same. You acknowledge that you are aware of the risks involved with attending an event during the COVID-19 pandemic and acknowledge that you are choosing to do so on your own accord. Furthermore, you agree to waive and release Az Big Media from liability for any claim, including any claim related to COVID-19.
2021 Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe
September 23, 2021 at 3:00 PMThank you for your interest in the Fueling the Economy – City of Tempe event originally scheduled for Thursday, September 23. Due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, and out of an abundance of caution, we will be rescheduling this event for a future date.
Ranking Arizona 25th Anniversary Best of the Best Bash 2022
April 21, 2022 at 6:30 PMRanking Arizona is celebrating it’s 25th Anniversary! It will be the biggest and best Ranking Arizona ever!
Ranking Arizona VOTING CONTINUES through July 31, 2022 in categories: Advertising & Marketing, Business Services, Entertainment, Finance & Professional, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Technology, Real Estate – Commercial, Real Estate – Residential, Retail and Tourism.
We will celebrate all the Ranking Arizona winners at a 25th Anniversary bash to be held 6:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at OdySea Aquarium, 9500 E. Via de Ventura, Suite A-100, Scottsdale, 85256. Attire is business casual.
2022 Edition PTK – People and Projects to Know
November 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM2021 AZRE Forum
August 5, 2021 at 3:00 PMGet ready for the 7th annual AZRE Forum! This year, we’ll gather in-person to bring together some of Arizona’s most influential commercial real estate leaders to share their thoughts for a mid-year industry update. The year 2020 was a momentous one, and we’ll have a lot of engaging topics to talk about at this event. AZRE Forum takes place 3:00-6:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5 at The Clayton House, located at 3719 N. 75th Street, Scottsdale,!
2021 Az Business Angels Awards
November 1, 2021 at 12:00 AM2021 Most Admired Companies Awards
October 7, 2021 at 5:30 PM2021 Most Influential Women in Arizona – 10th Anniversary!
August 26, 2021 at 5:30 PM2021 RED Awards
March 11, 2021 at 3:30 PM2021 Arizona Corporate Counsel Awards
April 22, 2021 at 4:00 PMAZ TechTalk
September 8, 2020 at 9:00 AM2020 Az Business Angels Awards
November 5, 2020 at 5:30 PMMost Admired Companies 2020
October 15, 2020 at 5:30 PMRanking Arizona Best of the Best Bash 2020
January 1, 1970 at 12:00 AMTop 100 Lawyers in Arizona 2020
March 4, 2020 at 5:30 PM2021 Arizona Business Innovation Awards
September 30, 2021 at 5:30 PMAZRE Forum 2020
August 5, 2020 at 9:30 AMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2020
August 25, 2021 at 5:30 PM2020 RED Awards
March 11, 2021 at 11:00 AMArizona Corporate Counsel Awards 2020
January 16, 2020 at 5:30 PMPTK Pop-up Party 2019
November 5, 2019 at 5:00 PMArizona Excellence in Banking 2020
September 20, 2019 at 12:00 AMCFO of the Year Awards 2019
November 14, 2019 at 5:30 PM2019 AZ Business Angels Awards
November 7, 2019 at 5:30 PMMost Admired Companies 2019
September 12, 2019 at 5:30 PM- January 1, 1970 at 12:00 AM
AZ TechTalk
October 10, 2019 at 8:30 AMAZRE Forum 2019
August 1, 2019 at 3:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2019
March 6, 2019 at 5:30 PMIndustry Leaders of Arizona 2019
May 2, 2019 at 5:30 PMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2019
August 22, 2019 at 5:30 PMHEAT Forum 2017
October 5, 2017 at 6:00 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2018
November 1, 2018 at 5:30 PMMost Admired Companies 2018
September 13, 2018 at 5:30 PMBest of the Best Bash 2019
March 27, 2019 at 4:00 PMArizona Corporate Counsel Awards 2019
January 17, 2019 at 5:30 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2018
May 10, 2018 at 5:30 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2017
November 9, 2017 at 6:00 PMArizona Corporate Counsel Awards 2018
January 18, 2018 at 6:00 PMIndustry Leaders of Arizona 2018
February 22, 2018 at 6:00 PMAZRE Forum 2018
August 2, 2018 at 3:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2018
March 8, 2018 at 5:30 PMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2018
August 23, 2018 at 5:30 PMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2014
August 21, 2014 at 5:00 PMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2017
August 23, 2017 at 5:30 PMMost Admired Companies 2013
September 12, 2013 at 5:00 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2017
May 4, 2017 at 5:00 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2014
November 13, 2014 at 5:00 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2015
November 19, 2015 at 5:00 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2016
November 17, 2016 at 5:00 PMAZRE Forum 2017
August 3, 2017 at 3:15 PMAz Business Leaders 2016
November 3, 2016 at 5:30 PMMost Admired Companies 2017
September 14, 2017 at 5:30 PMBest of the Best Bash 2017
April 6, 2017 at 5:00 PMIndustry Leaders of Arizona 2017
February 23, 2017 at 5:00 PMArizona Corporate Counsel Awards 2017
January 26, 2017 at 5:00 PMHEAT Forum 2016
October 5, 2016 at 7:00 AMMost Admired Companies 2016
September 14, 2017 at 5:00 PMMost Influential Woman in Arizona 2016
August 25, 2016 at 5:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2017
March 16, 2017 at 5:00 PMAZRE Forum 2016
July 21, 2016 at 5:00 PMBest of the Best Bash 2016
April 20, 2016 at 5:00 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2016
April 7, 2016 at 12:00 AMAZRE Red Awards 2016
March 3, 2016 at 5:00 PMIndustry Leaders of Arizona 2016
February 11, 2016 at 4:00 PMArizona Corporate Council Awards 2016
January 14, 2016 at 5:00 PMMost Admired Companies 2015
September 10, 2015 at 5:00 PMMost Influential Women in Arizona 2015
August 20, 2015 at 5:00 PMAZRE Forum 2015
July 23, 2015 at 12:00 AMHEAT Forum 2015
June 11, 2015 at 6:00 PMBest of the Best Bash 2015
April 16, 2015 at 5:00 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2015
April 9, 2015 at 5:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2015
February 26, 2015 at 5:00 PMIndustry Leaders of Arizona 2015
February 5, 2015 at 5:00 PMArizona Corporate Awards Counsel 2015
January 15, 2015 at 5:00 PMFoodist Awards 2014
August 22, 2014 at 5:00 PMAREA Awards 2014
August 1, 2014 at 5:00 PMBest of the Best Bash 2014
April 3, 2014 at 5:00 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2014
April 10, 2014 at 5:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2014
February 26, 2014 at 5:00 PMPeople & Projects to Know 2014
May 15, 2014 at 5:00 PMArizona Corporate Counsel Awards 2014
January 16, 2014 at 5:00 PMCFO of the Year Awards 2013
November 2, 2013 at 5:00 PMMost Admired Companies 2014
September 11, 2014 at 5:00 PMPeople & Projects to Know 2012-2013
May 16, 2013 at 5:00 PMAREA Awards 2013
May 9, 2013 at 5:00 PMFoodist Awards 2013
April 25, 2013 at 5:00 PMBest of the Best Bash 2013
April 11, 2013 at 5:00 PMHealthcare Leadership Awards 2013
March 8, 2013 at 5:00 PMAZRE Red Awards 2013
February 27, 2013 at 5:00 PMMost Admired Companies 2012
September 6, 2012 at 5:00 PM