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2008 Outstanding Sponsors of the Year
The Youth and Education Commission would like to thank the following sponsors for their contributions to the Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards.
APS:
APS, Arizona's largest and longest-serving electricity utility, serves more than 1 million customers in 11 of the state's 15 counties. With headquarters in Phoenix, APS is the largest subsidiary of Pinnacle West Capital Corp. At APS, we want every generation to be able to enjoy the Arizona we all love today. That’s why we’re investing in our environment by offering rebates to APS customers on solar panels, solar water heaters and high-efficiency air conditioners. Over the past two years, we’ve encouraged Arizonans to purchase more than 2 million energy-saving CFL light bulbs. We’re also actively supporting the energy of the future, offering APS customers electricity generated from renewable resources like wind, biomass and solar — all while continuing to support the hundreds of organizations that are improving the health, education, arts and economy across Arizona. To learn more about APS' commitment to ensuring a vibrant economy, strong community and healthy environment for future generations, visit aps.com.
APS financially supports the award program.
know99 Television:
know99 Television is the youth and education cable channel operated by the City of Phoenix. They want to help you "Grow What You Know." know99 Television offers a variety of shows organized by themes days. You can watch their programming on Cox Channel 99 or Qwest Channel 20.
know99 sponsors the award program by producing videos of the award winners and by serving on the review panels.
Phoenix Rotary 100:
Phoenix Rotary 100 is a member of Rotary International, a worldwide organization of business and professional leaders providing humanitarian service, encouraging high ethical standards in all vocations, and helping build goodwill and peace in the world. Approximately 1.2 million Rotarians belong to more than 31,000 Rotary clubs located in 166 countries. Professionally, our club includes all professions - contractors, engineers, developers, doctors, attorneys, bankers, etc. We are community conscious citizens who practice the Rotary creed of "Service Above Self".
Rotary International supports the program financially and their members also serve on the panels that review applications and interview the candidates.
Soroptimist:
Soroptimist International of Phoenix has been advancing the status of women in the valley since 1936. Our mission is to “improve the lives of women and girls in local communities and throughout the world.” The Phoenix club is one of the largest Soroptimist clubs in the world, with over 80 members. Our members are leaders in the community who share an interest in public service and promoting the standards of women. SI Phoenix club members represent the downtown and central Phoenix communities. Through our service projects and events, our club generates more than $30,000 a year which provides support for women and children in need.
Soroptimist supports the program financially and their members also serve on the panels that review applications and interview the candidates.
Southwest Airlines:
Southwest Airlines was incorporated in Texas and commenced Customer Service on June 18, 1971, with three Boeing 737 aircraft serving three Texas cities - Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. Today, Southwest operates more than 500 Boeing 737 aircraft between 63 cities. Southwest topped the monthly domestic originating passenger rankings for the first time in May 2003. Yearend results for 2006 marked Southwest’s 34th consecutive year of profitability. Southwest is the United States’ most successful low-fare, high frequency, point-to-point carrier. Southwest operates more than 3,300 flights a day coast to coast, making it the largest U.S. carrier based on domestic departures.
Southwest Airlines sponsors the two round-trip tickets for each city-wide Outstanding Young Man and Young Woman of the Year.
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