Sterling Awards presents 4 honors to local businesses at Scottsdale award ceremony
Staff Reports | Digital Free Press
Business leaders, lawmakers and local movers and shakers came to the same place in the heart of downtown Scottsdale to celebrate the winners of the coveted Sterling Awards presented by the Desert Financial Credit Union.
The Sterling Award — which is hosted by the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce — is one of the most coveted business awards in the Valley of the Sun as business officials say the process contains a rigorous application, judging and selection process.
“The Sterling Awards hold a significant place in the Scottsdale business community, recognizing and celebrating businesses that have attained remarkable success while also serving our community,” said Mark Stanton, president & CEO of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce, “These awards recognize the nominees and honorees who serve as examples for others to follow and demonstrate the finest qualities of business in Scottsdale.”
Four honorees were selected from among 12 finalists, all of whom were featured and celebrated at the event.
The 2023 Honorees for the coveted Sterling Award are:
- Micro Business – Suzi Glover – State Farm Insurance
- Small Business – MegaplanIT Holdings LLC
- Big Business – Riot Hospitality Group
- Non-Profit – Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
MICRO BUSINESS (1-10 Employees) – Sponsored by Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce
Recognizes an emerging business exhibiting success through innovation, creativity, and collaboration.
HONOREE: Suzi Glover – State Farm Insurance
16050 N. 76th St., Suite 205, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
(480) 941-2257
Also recognized in the Micro Business category were Anticus Fine Art Gallery andSpeedPro Scottsdale.
SMALL BUSINESS (11-75 employees) – Sponsored by Arizona Public Service
Recognizes a small company demonstrating innovation, quality, professionalism, and commitment to community.
HONOREE: MegaplanIT Holdings LLC
18700 N. Hayden Road, #340, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
(800) 891-1634
Also recognized in the Small Business category were E Squared Marketing and Elontec.
BIG BUSINESS (76+ Employees)- Sponsored by COX Business
Recognizes a large company making a significant impact on the lives of its employees and the economic fabric of the community.
HONOREE: Riot Hospitality Group
7525 E. Camelback Road, #100, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
(480) 947-3763
Also recognized in the Big Business category were Scottsdale Unified School District #48 and Windom Security Strategies Today.
NON-PROFIT – Sponsored by Prestige Cleaners
Recognizes a charitable organization contributing to the social, cultural, educational well-being of its constituents.
HONOREE: Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Scottsdale
10533 E. Lakeview Drive, Scottsdale, AZ 85258
(480) 344-5520
Also recognized in the Non-Profit Business category was Mindfulness First andScottsdale Arts.
