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Best Dressed
Rep. Marcelino Quinonez Rep. Marcelino Quinonez not only fiercely advocates for funding schools, protecting the environment, and ensuring all Arizona citizens’ right to vote, he looks good while doing it.... […]
Best Elected Official – Democrat & Best Power Broker
Gov. Katie Hobbs When it comes to Arizona politics, the buck stops with Gov. Katie Hobbs, a responsibility and burden she hasn’t shirked. Growing up, her family received food stamps,... […]
Best Elected Official – Republican & Most Quotable Politico
Sen. John Kavanagh While rookie legislators were still learning the lay of the land, Sen. John Kavanagh was already gearing up for a prolific year. Not only did Kavanagh sponsor... […]
Best Government Lobbyist
Jen Marson For over twenty years, Jen Marson has worked for the Arizona Association of Governments, ascending the ladder from legislative intern all the way up to executive director. While... […]
Best Industry Trade & Professional Association Leader
C. ‘Reggie’ Elam Jessie Armendt’s youth belies her considerable experience in public policy and lobbying. Though under 40, she has already accrued over a decade of experience working at the... […]
Best Lobbying Firm
Compass Strategies With 60-plus years of combined lobbying expertise, Compass Strategies knows how to navigate the sometimes-treacherous waters of Arizona politics, even in a drought. This session, the firm has... […]
Best Lobbyist Under 40
Jessie Armendt Jessie Armendt’s youth belies her considerable experience in public policy and lobbying. Though under 40, she has already accrued over a decade of experience working at the state... […]
Best Lobbyist
Kelsey Lundy With over a quarter century of experience in government relations and a now three-time Best Lobbyist winner, Kelsey Lundy — the managing partner of Compass Strategies — is... […]
Best Non-Profit Leader
Darcy Olsen Darcy Olsen has dedicated her life and career to fighting for the most vulnerable children in Arizona: those children who have been abandoned and/or abused. Her path towards... […]
Best Non-Profit
Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona Goodwill of Central and Northern Arizona is one of the oldest and largest nonprofit organizations in the state. For over 65 years, Goodwill has... […]
Best Political Action Committee
REALTORS of AZ PAC Just like in previous years, the REALTORS® of Arizona Political Action Committee proved to be among the most successful PACs in the state. A big part... […]
Best Pollster
HighGround Over the past 25 years, HighGround has made a name for itself as the premier lobbying firm in Arizona. HighGround provides its clients with top tier political advocacy, campaign... […]
