CHAMBER CORNER
Excellence Runs in the Family Chamber taps Scott Zychowski the Businessperson of the Year By Heather Maxwell The Anthem Area Chamber Zychowski balances his time of Commerce named Scott between the jewelry store, his Zychowski of Andrew Z Diafamily and friends and civic monds and Fine Jewelry 2019 and community involvement. Businessperson of the Year on He is on the Anthem Area Saturday, December 7. Chamber of Commerce Board A third-generation jeweler, of Directors and is a member Scott moved to Anthem from and former president of the New Jersey in 2009 and forged Preferred Businesses of Anhis own path in the business them. Scott and his wife, Jessi, world following the footsteps live in Anthem with their two left by his father, Andrew and daughters Emma and Brielle grandfather before him. and dog Zoey. “This is a heavy award,” Zy“When my parents first came chowski shares upon receiving to Anthem, they had faith their the prestigious award. sacrifices, determination and “I am so incredibly proud to Scott Zychowski, of Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry, celebrates with his family after winning hard work along with all of the stand up here in front of this the Business Person of the Year award. (Submitted photo) wonderful people they met and great community; in the company of the Zychowski at the chamber’s annual Winter relationships they forged would lead to a previous Businessperson of the Year re- Gala. successful family business,” Zychowski cipients—one of them being my dad—and “Scott sets high standards for commu- says. to even be nominated among such a great nity commitment and dedication,” she says. “I hope to continue their legacy and be group of individuals. It’s a humbling ex- “He is kind, thoughtful, encouraging of here to serve our local community for a perience.” others, generous and supportive; and any- long time.” The 2018 Businessperson of the Year, one that interacts with him becomes a betVisit andrewzdiamonds.com. See related Krista Solomon, presented the award to ter business leader and person.” story on page 28.
Congratulations to all 2019 award winners and nominees: Businessperson of the Year
Scott Zychowski, Andrew Z Diamonds & Fine Jewelry Also nominated: Tyler Ringe and Travis Ringe, ProSkill Services and Eric Twohey, 85086 Magazine
Community Impact
Manny Chazan, Work Hard Play Hard Marketing Also nominated: Chris Gonzalez, All Western Mortgage, and Eric Twohey, 85086 Magazine
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Commercial Design
Leadership in Action
Nonprofit of the Year
Ambassador of the Year
Plant Bar AZ Also nominated: True Fitness and Rosati’s/Game On Foothills Food Bank Also nominated: Musical Theatre of Anthem and Daisy and Mountain Fire Fighters Charities
Economic Impact
Amped Coffee Co. Also nominated: Merrill Gardens at Anthem and Caurus Academy
Chris Gonzalez, All Western Mortgage Also nominated: Martha Copeland, Merrill Gardens Lisa Halman, One Realty Group
Top Gun
Sawana Grimmett, The Salt Spa
Living Legacy
Eric Kilstrom, V.I.P. Mortgage