And the 2009 Leaders of the Year winners are…

Fifteen leaders from the public and private sectors, representing business, elected and non-profit arenas will be recognized for their service and vision during the Arizona Capitol Times third annual Leaders of the Year in Public Policy Awards Luncheon on Sept. 29 at the Wyndham in downtown Phoenix.

“This event was created to shine a spotlight on leadership and excellence in Arizona public policy,” said Ginger Lamb, vice president and publisher. “This year’s honorees were nominated by their peers for this honor and all have had a positive impact on the state.”

2009 honorees:

• Rep. Michele Reagan, arts & humanities
• Jason Bagley, Intel Corporation, business
• Mayor Phil Gordon, transportation
• Project Citizen, Arizona Foundation for Legal Services & Education, education
• Patrick J. Cunningham, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, environment
• Frank Fairbanks, City of Phoenix, government
• Tom Kelly, Schaller Anderson, an Aetna Company, health care
• Rep. Ray Barnes, legislative
• A.J. “Jack” Pfister, Salt River Project, lifetime achievement
• Goldwater Institute, policy development
• Roger Vanderpool, Arizona Department of Public Safety, public safety
• Kris Jacober, Arizona Association for Foster & Adoptive Parents, social services
• Cox Communications, technology
• Kerry Martin, volunteerism
• Betty Rhodes, unsung hero

A committee comprised of several community leaders selected the honorees in the categories of arts and humanities, business, development, education, environmental, government, health care, legislative, public safety, social services, technology, transportation, and unsung hero. In addition, awards for volunteerism and Lifetime Achievement will be presented posthumously.

The awards luncheon and presentation begins at 11:15 a.m. with networking. The program follows at 11:45 a.m.

Tickets for the event are $75 each, $750 for a table of ten or $1,500 for a VIP table. To purchase tickets, go to www.azcapitoltimes.com and click on our events or call Laurinda Cook at 602-258-7026.

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