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Officials meet to address immigration
Governor Napolitano and Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio talk to the press about efforts to deal with illegal immigration. Alonzo Pena, Immigration and Customs Enforcement special agent-in-charge for Arizona, joined... […]
Best Dressed Male (tie)
Michael Preston Green and Mitch Menlove Michael Preston Green and Mitch Menlove Michael Preston Green, a dapper lawyer/lobbyist with Fennemore Craig, actually picked up two first places, but more about... […]
Best Dressed Female
Rep. Kyrsten Sinema Rep. Kyrsten Sinema Rep. Kyrsten Sinema, D-15, reacted with exuberance. “Wow, this is very exciting. I’m excited.” Why does she think she won? “I am the best... […]
Best Hairdo, Female
Rep. Pamela Gorman Rep. Pamela Gorman Rep. Pamela Gorman, R-6, with tongue in cheek, remarked: “Do you mean that with all I do around here and I get recognized for... […]
Best Administrative Assistant/Secretary
Alva Nechtman Alva Nechtman Alva Nechtman, assistant to Sen. Jake Flake, R-5, reacted with a mix of surprise and confidence. “You’ve got to be kidding!” Why is she considered the... […]
Best PR Person/Company
Bert Coleman, Coleman Dahm & Associates Bert Coleman, Coleman Dahm & Associates Coleman Dahm & Associates President Bert Coleman says they “fly under the radar screen.” “I’m kind of surprised,”... […]
Best Capitol Watchdog Group
Arizona Tax Research Association Arizona Tax Research Association Arizona Tax Research Association longtime leader Kevin McCarthy says, “That’s an honor. I guess when I explain our organization to perspective members,... […]
Best Government PR Person
Nick Simonetta Nick Simonetta, one of four key state Senate aides fired by incoming Senate President Tim Bee last month, chuckled when told of winning the Capitol Times award. “My... […]
Best Governor
Janet Napolitano Janet Napolitano Like last month’s general election, it was a three-way race. And like last month’s general election, Governor Napolitano won. She outdistanced former Gov. Fife Symington by... […]
Best Library
Looking into downtown Phoenix from the Burton Barr Central Library Burton Barr Central Library 1221 N. Central Ave., Phoenix AZ 85004 (602) 262-4636 phoenixpubliclibrary.org Fashioned by Phoenix architect Will Bruder,... […]
Best Sporting Venue
Chase Field Chase Field 401 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85001 (602) 462-6500 arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com It’s hard to compete with a venue that has its own swimming pool and a sports... […]
Best Museum
Phoenix Art Museum Phoenix Art Museum 1625 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 257-1222 phxart.org One of the finest Phoenix institutions is celebrating a facelift and expansion. The Phoenix... […]
