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MEMBER COMMUNIQUÉ Sterlings Honor Excellence Sterling - just the name alone signifies excellence, elegance and quality, and in the case of the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce’s 27th annual Sterling Awards, nothing could be more appropriate. The Sterling Awards say a great deal about the fine companies who participate in this juried competition, but they also say a great deal about the organization that sponsors this event annually. Much like the chamber’s values Rick Kidder of Excellence, Stewardship, Integrity, Vision, Inclusiveness and Courage that are the touchstones against which we operate, we see those same values reflected in our Sterling Award finalists this year. The finalists and winning companies demonstrate excellence in every way, and the Chamber created those awards more than two decades ago to honor that excellence. We are emerging tentatively from challenging times for the business community, but our 12 finalists share an incredible optimism, a proven track record of success and a sense of purpose that transcends economic uncertainty. We all can learn powerful lessons from these great companies. The Sterling Awards are presented annually in four categories - Nonprofit, Micro-Business, Mid-Sized Business and Big Business. It is important to note that the selections for these awards are not made by Chamber staff, but rather through a juried process of our members, many of whom are past award winners themselves. Volunteers commit a tremendous amount of time in the Sterling process, and their hard work shows. While it may sound trite, simply being nominated as a finalist is truly an honor. There is something special about being honored by one’s own, and one of the main reasons that the Sterling Awards are so special is that the application process is challenging and the competition among many fine companies is so strong. No company, regardless of category, can win a Sterling Award without demonstrating excellence at every level or without exhibiting a strong commitment to business and community success. The Sterling Awards each year live up to their name because the fine companies themselves are such sterling examples! Thank you as always for your support for the Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce.
January 2013 - April 2013
27th Annual Sterling Awards The Scottsdale Chamber’s Sterling Awards are one of the most sought after business awards in the Valley, with a rigorous application, judging and selection process. Each year, twelve finalists represent the very best in Scottsdale business through dedication, innovation, and community service. These businesses are all at the top of their game, leading by example and inspiring other businesses to strive for excellence. As the Chamber’s marquee event, the Sterling Awards program embodies the spirit of our organization by celebrating the people and businesses that make Scottsdale a great place to live, work and play. Over the past 27 years we have honored our city’s best corporate neighbors and brightest rising stars. The Scottsdale Area Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the 27th Annual Sterling Awards before a capacity crowd on Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 at the Chaparral Suites Resort Scottsdale. The Sterling Awards were emceed by Scottsdale Chamber President and CEO Rick Kidder.
Rick Kidder, President/CEO
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