Spotlight on Success Local Heroes Awards

340 North 3rd Street,Phoenix AZ 85004

01 October, 2021

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Spotlight on Success Local Heroes Awards Celebrates Arizona’s LGBTQ and Allied Business and Community Leaders ONE Community, the coalition of socially responsible businesses, organizations and individuals advancing diversity, inclusion, equity, and equality for all Arizonans, is proud to announce the 2021 Honorees for the eleventh annual Spotlight on Success Local Heroes Awards to be held on Friday October 1st, 2021, at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix. Presented by PetSmart, this year’s Unity Agent honor is awarded to Mayor John Giles of the City of Mesa. Mayor Giles has worked tirelessly to advance inclusion and equality efforts in Mesa, bringing together city leaders, faith, business, and community organizations to take actionable steps towards creating a more welcoming city. In March of this year, his visionary leadership resulted in the passage of a non-discrimination ordinance that included protections for LGBTQ people in employment, housing and public accommodations. The ordinance was a major victory for fairness, equality for all, and for LGBTQ+ people and families in Mesa. This year’s Local Heroes honorees come from a diverse cross-section of our community, but what they all have in common is their dedication to ensuring Arizona celebrates, respects and protects all who live and work in our great state through their efforts and actions: Pam Giannonatti - Kroger Corporate Affairs Manager - Fry’s Division The Honorable Daniel Hernandez, Arizona State House of Representatives and Co-founder of the LGBTQ Caucus Leah Huss, Co-owner & Chip Mulala, Minister of Craft Beer, Huss Brewing Company Michael Soto, Executive Director, Equality Arizona Virginia Korte, former Scottsdale City Councilmember Robert Heidt, President & CEO, Glendale Chamber of Commerce The recognition and special awards will take place at a luncheon scheduled for October 1st from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. with a networking cocktail reception to follow from 1:30 - 3:00pm at the Sheraton Grand Phoenix, 340 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix. ONE Community's programming is vital to creating a thriving Arizona that attracts and retains the top talent and business we need to succeed. We help businesses implement inclusive practices and shift company culture through our workplace inclusion summits and our ONE Community Institute certification program. We encourage you to utilize our integrated resource guide and to attend ONE Community events which are designed to educate, empower and connect LGBTQ+ and allied businesses, organizations and consumers while encouraging the economic growth of Arizona’s businesses. Together we can build an Arizona that celebrates, respects and protects all who live and work in our great state!