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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)
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)
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)
2020
InBusiness 21 Businesses You Must Know
BestCompaniesAZ was selected by InBusinessMagazine as one of Arizona’s “21 Businesses You Must Know.” (More Here)
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)
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)
2023
BBB Torch Award for Ethics, Small Business Finalist
BestCompaniesAZ named finalist of the 2023 BBB Torch Award for Ethics for establishing large-scale workplace awards programs and events, including the Best Places to Work in the Valley, Arizona’s Most Admired Companies, Top Companies to Work for in Arizona and several large-scale events designed to support Arizona workforce, veterans and spouses and diversity and inclusion. Recognized for it’s mission to collaborate and support the Arizona community in connecting great talent with great companies.
2024
Civilian Veteran Chamions
Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO of BestCompaniesAZ, recognized as a Civilian Veteran Champion (CVC) in 2024. Presented annually at the Women Who Lead Summit, the Civilian Veteran Champion Award honors civilian women who translate appreciation into meaningful action by helping veterans thrive at work and in their communities. (More Here)
2026
Generations of Leadership
Denise Gredler, Founder & CEO of BestCompaniesAZ, recognized as a business leader in Generations of Leadership in 2026. AZ Business magazine’s Generations of Leadership recognizes mentorship, fresh ideas and shared experiences that create stronger companies and a more resilient economy. (More Here)
As the founder of the most respected workplace award programs in the Southwest, BestCompaniesAZ knows what it takes to win workplace awards.
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