The 2024 Prescott Business Awards, presented by Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center (YRMC), and the Prescott Area Young Professionals (PAYP) Visionary Awards Ceremony, were presented in October to 25 people and businesses.
The event commenced with three special recognitions. The first was dedicated to Dignity Health YRMC, recognizing them as the presenting sponsor of the event. The second recognition celebrated Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona for its new partnership with the Prescott Chamber of Commerce. The third was presented to Marnie Uhl, President and CEO of the Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce, which celebrated the years and service she has dedicated to the chamber.
PAYP President Makayla Chadwick presided over the 2024 PAYP Visionary Awards Ceremony, honoring exceptional individuals who have made significant contributions to the Prescott community.
2024 PAYP Visionary Awards Winners
Summer Beaty — Sparklight Advertising
Katie Citrenbaum — Prescott Chamber of Commerce
Faith Cullison — Owner of R&R Aesthetics
Jenny Rose Harlow — Blue Plume Studio
Apryl Peet — Social Lawhorn Plumbing
April Siebersma — Prescott Valley Chamber of Commerce
Ashley Williams — Fain Signature Group
2024 Prescott Business Award Winners:
• Excellence in Health Care Award:
Sponsored by Dignity Health, Yavapai Regional Medical Center
Winner: Dr. Paul Braithwaite
• Ambassador of the Year:
Sponsored by OneAZ Credit Union
Winner: Dave Nacke, SW Financial Concepts
• Board Member of the Year:
Sponsored by Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos
Winner: Dawn Lukes, Foothills Bank
• Bagdad Business Award:
Sponsored by Freeport-McMoRan — Bagdad Operations
Winner: The Stacked Enchilada
• Business Woman of the Year:
Sponsored by Prescott Woman Magazine
Winner: Rakini Chinery, Allan’s Flowers
• Educator of the Year:
Sponsored by Findlay Automotive Group
Winner: Adam Neely, Prescott Unified School District
• Emerging Business of the Year:
Sponsored by Yavapai Title Agency
Winner: Candace Lea, Pickles Lea Yoga
• Excellence in Arts & Culture Award:
Sponsored by Touchmark at the Ranch
Winner: Sarah Vincent, The Highlands Center for Natural History
• Excellence in Business Award (Large):
Sponsored by Foothills Bank
Winner: Kristin Tenney, Arizona Oncology
• Excellence in Dining Award:
Sponsored by Ponderosa Hotel Management Services
Winner: Justine Burch, Texas Roadhouse
• Excellence in Economic Development Award:
Sponsored by Pure Wafer
Winner: Jim Thomas, Espire Sports
• Excellence in F/I/R/E Award:
Sponsored by Lifeline Ambulance
Winner: Leslie Jacobs Real Estate Team with Iannelli and Associates
• Excellence in Hospitality & Tourism Award:
Sponsored by the City of Prescott — Tourism Office
Winner: Regina Kilmer, Hotel St. Michael
• Excellence in Leadership Award:
Sponsored by Desert Financial Credit Union
Winner: Bob Been, Blue Compass RV
• Excellence in Philanthropy Award:
Sponsored by Haley Construction Company
Winner: Lisa Sahady, AZ Community Foundation of Yavapai County
• Excellence in Small Business Award:
Sponsored by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Arizona
Winner: Bill & Amy Hoffman, Black Arrow Jewelry & Art
• Nonprofit Organization of the Year Award:
Sponsored by AZ Community Foundation
of Yavapai County
Winner: Bud Heitman, Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank
• Veteran Owned Business Award:
Sponsored by Arizona Public Service
Winner: Samie McPherson, Ernest A. Love Post 6 — American Legion
During the ceremony, the Prescott Chamber unveiled the theme for the 2024 Prescott Chamber Parade — Heroes of the Holidays, honoring first responders, health care workers and the military.
It also was announced that Friends of the Jersey Lilly Saloon would be honored as the 2024 Grand Marshal, recognizing the group’s contributions to the community.
For more information about the business and PAYP Visionary awards, contact Sheri Heiney, President and CEO.
