FREE  ENTERPRISE  AWARDS
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​​Recognizing Those Who Safeguard Free Enterprise, Build Stronger Communities, and Support the Mission Work of the Chamber  

​We honor individuals who champion American free enterprise, which has contributed to our citizens having one of the highest standards of living in the world, unsurpassed economic prosperity, and its people being the most generous in the world!

The award also recognizes and celebrates the accomplishments of exemplary individuals who advocate, support, and participate in the mission work of the Chamber.

SPIRIT OF FREE ENTERPRISE AWARD  
(Elected Officials)
​This award honors elected officials with its Spirit of Free Enterprise Award, given in recognition of their support for pro-business policies and the mission work of the Chamber of Commerce. To receive the award, the elected official must have a voting record that reflects chamber priorities throughout their term. 

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2022 SPIRIT of FREE  ENTERPRISE  AWARD  RECIPIENT 

Rick Gray, Arizona State Senate  ​

​Watch U.S. Congresswomen Lesko's  opening remarks at the Meet Your Elected Officials Event!  (Dec. 6 , 2022)

About the Award
Each award winner receives an official  commemorative certificate from the Chamber board of directors.  In addition, the awardee receives an American Eagle challenge coin. 

​About the American Eagle Coin
The eagle coin is a physical symbol of appreciation for exemplary service that is presented to each award winner.  The eagle symbol was selected for the same reasons our Founding Fathers selected it as an emblem of the nation.  The bald eagle represents fierce beauty and proud independence, and this great bird aptly symbolizes strength, freedom, and free enterprise!  The Coin is engraved with strength, freedom, and pride and the reverse side has an American flag.  The coin is made of one ounce of pure copper, which symbolizes Arizona, the “Copper State.”

Presenting someone with the American Eagle Challenge Coin, it's considered the Chamber's highest  honor.

About the Free Enterprise 
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​The Chamber's coveted award is given to select individuals who have demonstrated exemplary leadership and are champions of free enterprise. 


The free enterprise theme was carefully selected for the naming of the award.  Free enterprise has contributed to our citizens having one of the highest standards of living in the world, unsurpassed economic prosperity, and its people being the most generous in the world!

Free enterprise fosters competition, which means that more companies open up, more innovation,  more  jobs, our quality of life increases, and our communities get stronger. 

Private property, economic freedom, economic incentives, competitive markets, and the limited role of government are the characteristics of a free enterprise system.

The award pays tribute to those individuals that personify the American sprit of free enterprise! 
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​Award Criteria
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Length of Service or Membership

Excellence in Performance

Leadership Qualities

Personal Accomplishments

Support of the Chamber of Commerce

Milestones Crossed

Score-Card Rating
(elected officials only,  if applicable)