One in each category was honored as Business of the Year at the Greater Phoenix Chamber’s Excellence in Business Awards on June 9th
The Greater Phoenix Chamber has selected three Business of the Year recipients for its annual Excellence in Business Awards, which recognize companies that demonstrate excellence in economic growth, business leadership, community impact, social responsibility, and workplace and cultural excellence.
“The Greater Phoenix Chamber has a longstanding tradition of honoring businesses whose contributions strengthen our community,” said Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber. “We are honored to continue that legacy through the Excellence in Business Awards. We extend our sincere congratulations to this year’s recipients, whose accomplishments exemplify exceptional leadership, innovation, and an enduring commitment to the continued growth and vitality of the Valley.”
Each year, the Greater Phoenix Chamber also presents the Sentinel Award to a community leader distinguished for excellence in public affairs. This year, the Chamber honored Phoenix’s Vice Mayor Kesha Hodge Washington with the award in recognition of her leadership, support, and advocacy for the business community.
The Excellence in Business Awards recognizes small businesses, mid to large-size 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 Excellence in Business Awards recipients are:
| SMALL BUSINESS | MID-SIZE TO LARGE BUSINESS | NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION |
| S2RC | Western Alliance Bank | A New Leaf |
“Thank you to the Chamber, all of our wonderful clients, employees, and the entire Phoenix business community,” said Tim Boothe, Chief Administration Officer of Western Alliance Bank.
“We are thrilled to receive this award from the Greater Phoenix Chamber,” said Brandon E. Dale, CEO of A New Leaf. “This really recognizes the 50 years of dedication A New Leaf has had on this community, focused on homelessness, domestic violence, poverty, and those in crisis. I look forward to building on the foundation that has been created for another 50 years.”
Congratulations to all the 2026 Excellence in Business honorees:
A New Leaf
Blue Signal Search
Circle the City
Echo Canyon Consulting
The Joy Bus
Mark-Taylor Residential
S2RC
USAA
Western Alliance Bank
“It’s a great honor to be awarded as the Small Business of the Year by the Greater Phoenix Chamber,” said Rick Stone, Founder & CEO at S2RC. “I’d like to thank the Chamber, the judges, and my team for getting us here today.”
Greater Phoenix Chamber
Representing businesses across the Greater Phoenix region, 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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