One in each category will be honored as Business of the Year at the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Excellence in Business Awards on June 9th.
The Greater Phoenix Chamber (the Chamber) has selected 9 finalists for its Excellence in Business Awards, which recognize companies that demonstrate excellence in economic growth and business leadership, community impact and social responsibility, and workplace and cultural excellence.
Since 1987, the Greater Phoenix Chamber has celebrated the achievements of businesses across the Greater Phoenix region through our renowned award programs. This year, we are thrilled to host again the Excellence in Business Awards, which will spotlight the best in business in the Valley.
The 2026 Excellence in Business Awards finalists are:
| SMALL BUSINESS | MID-SIZE TO LARGE BUSINESS | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION |
| Blue Signal Search
Echo Canyon Consulting
S2RC |
Mark-Taylor Residential
USAA
Western Alliance Bank |
A New Leaf
Circle the City
The Joy Bus |
The Excellence in Business Awards recognizes small businesses, mid-sized to large companies, and 501(c)3 nonprofits that make significant contributions to our state. Nominated companies demonstrate excellence in three key pillars:
- Economic Growth & Business Leadership
- Community Impact & Social Responsibility
- Workplace & Cultural Excellence
The 2026 Businesses of the Year will be selected from these finalists and announced during the Excellence in Business Awards Ceremony on Tuesday, June 9th, 2026, at Warehouse215. Individual tickets are $75 for Chamber members, and a table of 10 is $750. Registration for this event is now open on our website.
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber is honored to recognize the employers and organizations that contribute to the continued prosperity of our region,” said Todd Sanders, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “The Excellence in Business Awards advance this commitment by formally recognizing exemplary leadership, sustained growth, and meaningful community impact across the Valley.”
The event will convene top Valley businesses for networking and celebrate the accomplishments of the finalist organizations.
WHO: Business of the Year Award recipients will be announced during the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Excellence in Business Awards Celebration.
WHEN: Tuesday, June 9th, 2026 | 5:00 – 7:00 PM
WHERE: Warehouse215 (215 E. Grant Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85004)
REGISTER: phoenixchamber.com/Excellence26
QUESTIONS: Email awards@phoenixchamber.com with any questions.
HASHTAG: BizExcellence2026
Greater Phoenix Chamber
Representing businesses across the Greater Phoenix region since 1888, the Greater Phoenix Chamber catalyzes regional prosperity through forward-thinking public policy, intentional economic growth, and diverse, prepared talent. The Chamber pursues this mission by collaborating with business, political, and community leaders to grow the regional talent pool, create a regional approach to economic development, and drive a pro-Arizona agenda.
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