A crowd of nearly 300 people descended upon Papago Golf Club to listen to the sounds of YachtZilla and rub elbows with the honorees featured in the 2026 issue of PTK magazine. The digital sponsor of PTK is Quarles and the social media sponsor is Wespac Construction.

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PTK: People and Projects to Know magazine is Arizona’s premier business recognition magazine, celebrating the individuals and initiatives shaping the state’s economic and community landscape. Published annually by AZ Big Media, PTK spotlights the leaders, innovators, and visionaries driving progress across industries—from real estate and construction to finance, law, healthcare, and beyond. Each edition highlights the people behind the projects transforming Arizona’s skyline, economy, and future, offering readers an inside look at what makes the state a hub of opportunity and innovation. PTK is more than a magazine — it’s a platform for connection, inspiration, and recognition, uniting the region’s most influential professionals and emerging leaders. Through compelling stories, stunning visuals, and in-depth profiles, PTK captures the spirit of collaboration and ambition that defines Arizona’s business community, making it a must-read for anyone who wants to know who’s making an impact and what’s shaping the future of the Grand Canyon State.

Sponsors for the PTK launch party were Premier Sponsor Wolverine Builders Inc., 360 Photo Booth Sponsor FFKR Architects, Appetizer Sponsor Stevens-Leinweber Construction, Step-and-Repeat Sponsor Clayco, Beverage Sponsor Concord General Contracting, Dessert Sponsor Arizona Escrow & Financial, Entertainment Sponsor Ganem Construction, Floral Sponsor CHASSE Building Team, Valet Sponsor PCL Construction, Lanyard Sponsor Clune Construction and Promotional Sponsor Brinkmann Constructors. Signature Sponsors included Alcorn Construction, Benson Systems, Capital Asset Management, Creation, DBSI, Diversified Partners, Gottlieb Law, Layton Construction, LGE Design Build, Lincoln Property Company, The DAVIS Experience and TriARC Architecture & Design