04/10/2026
Here is a glimpse into the beautiful event that we co-hosted with on Wednesday night. Five community members were honored for their contributions to civic engagement in Arizona; the evening was filled with dancing, powerful messages, and a reminder of the hope for civility and compassion in our local civic community.
Congratulations to our local civic champions!
Tara Jackson (CEO, AZ Town Hall) - Nonprofit Impact Award
Ted Simons (AZ PBS Horizons) - Community Media Award
Bishop Eduardo Nevares (Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix) - Faith in Action Award
Kimber Lanning (Founder/CEO, ) - Business Leadership Award
Marcia Meyer (Founder/CEO, )- Civic Innovator Award
From our op-ed:
“Arizona’s future will be determined not only by its growth or its policies, but by the strength of its civic life. And that strength depends on people who are willing to engage —thoughtfully, consistently and with a sense of shared responsibility.
The good news is that this work is already happening. The invitation is to join it.”
https://www.fhtimes.com/stories/these-civic-champions-show-up,677884