Awards and Accolades

BestCompaniesAZ and CEO & Founder Denise Gredler have been recognized by the Arizona community for excellence in leadership, community service, and entrepreneurship.

2009

HR Industry Leader Of The Year – Finalist

Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO, Recognized by AzBusiness magazine recognized , as one of Arizona’s HR Industry Finalists for her contributions in launching the first ever best place to work program. (Learn More)

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2017

Most Influential Women in Arizona 

Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO, was named the 2017 Most Influential Women in Arizona by Az Business magazine. (Learn More)

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2020

Arizona Business Angels, Collaboration of the Year

BestCompaniesAZ and Career Connectors were named finalists for the “Collaboration of the Year” for helping to connect AZ jobseekers with quality hiring companies and job resources. In March 2020, we provided employer outreach and career transition support in partnership with Arizona’s workforce groups and city economic development groups. (Learn More)

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2020

InBusiness 21 Businesses You Must Know 

BestCompaniesAZ was selected by InBusinessMagazine as one of Arizona’s “21 Businesses You Must Know.” (More Here)

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2021

 AzBusiness Leaders

AzBusiness Leaders Denise Gredler, Founder & CEOof BestCompaniesAZ, was selected as AzBusiness Leader by AZ Business Magazine. This publication profiles the business leaders and innovators that are changing the face of Arizona. (More Here)

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2022

AzBusiness Leaders

AzBusiness Leaders Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO of BestCompaniesAZ, as AzBusiness Leader in 2021and 2022. This publication profiles the business leaders and innovators that are changing the face of Arizona. (More Here)

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