Tucson, AZ (September 12, 2023) – The Tucson Metro Chamber will celebrate the accomplishments of Southern Arizona's businesses and organizations at the 2023 Copper Cactus
Awards on Friday, September 22, at Casino Del Sol Resort. The event will have a Casino Royale theme, and will feature cocktails, dinner, and awards for businesses and organizations in a variety of categories.
The finalists for the 2023 Copper Cactus Awards are:
Best Place to Work (3 to 50 employees):
- Community Investment Corporation
- OOROO Auto
- SonderCare Behavioral Health
- Pima County JTED
- Tech Launch Arizona
Best Place to Work (51 to 300 employees):
- Irish Beef LLC DBA Arby’s
- Lloyd Construction Company, Inc.
- KB Home
- Pima Federal Credit Union
- PVB Fabrications
CopperPoint Small Business Leader of the Year:
- Anchor Wave Digital Marketing Agency – Lilly Darling
- Pain Institute of Southern Arizona (PISA) PC – Dr. Eric Cornidez
- Premier Auto Management – Scott Lehman
- Sonoran Stitch Factory – Erica Yngve
Sponsor Available – Business Growth:
- Critical Path Institute
- AZC Drug Testing / Oschmann Employee Screening Services
- Tomlinson Financial Group
The Shirley Wilka Perseverance Award:
- Classy Closets of Tucson – Anna Marie Bowers
- Nextrio, LLC – Cathryn Murrow
- Tucson Federal Credit Union – Matthew Gaspari
Nextrio Innovation (3 to 50 employees):
- Delta Development Team Inc
- Startup Tucson
- Tucson Pops Orchestra
Tech Parks Arizona Start Up of the Year:
- Paramium Technologies
- Regal Fierce Media
- TG Companies LLC
Tucson Electric Power Social Impact:
- Ben's Bells
- Casa de Los Niños
- Science of Sport
Up to $2,000,000 Revenue:
- Tucson LGBT Chamber of Commerce – “The Gaymber”
Over $2,000,000 Revenue:
- Earn to Learn
- Habitat for Humanity Tucson
- Higher Ground
- Interfaith Community Services
Tickets are $125 per person for members and $150 for non-members, and can be purchased online at TucsonChamber.org/CopperCactus.
“The Copper Cactus Awards are a great way to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our local businesses and organizations,” said Michael Guymon, President and CEO of the Tucson Metro Chamber.
“These awards recognize the businesses and organizations that are making a difference in our community, and we are proud to honor them.”
The Copper Cactus Awards are a must-attend event for anyone who is interested in supporting the economic growth and vitality of Southern Arizona. To learn more about the awards or to purchase tickets, please visit TucsonChamber.org/CopperCactus