They are the movers, shakers, and top trendsetters in the Valley. From Phoenix’s fiercest fashionistas and top moms and pops to the most-loved local celebs and the most influential figures here are AZFoothills.com readers top picks for people in the Valley.
These are AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2020 contest winners. Winners will be featured in the April 2020 issue of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents.
As a special thanks to the winners and those who helped them attain their Best Of status, a celebratory bash will be held in May 2020. Stay tuned for details on the fabulous fete!
Winners, download your 2020 Winners logo here and reserve space in the annual Collectors Edition here.
THE WINNERS LIST – PEOPLE
Best Female Publicist: Robyn Moore, Mack Media Relations
Best Male Publicist: John Glynn, Fairmont Scottsdale Princess
Best Marketing Professional: Jay Bouche, CMO of Trapp Technology
Best Matchmaker: Jill Kelleher, Kelleher International
Best Worship Leader: Ashley Wooldridge, Christ’s Church of the Valley
Favorite ASU It Girl: Jenna Vanderhave
Favorite Couple in the Valley: Samuel Anthony Harwit and Erik Velasquez
Favorite Local Lifestyle Blogger: Jenny Donnell, TheSensibleShopaholic.com
Favorite Valley Dad: John Jay Van Es
Favorite Valley Mom: Cara Dumaplin
Most Fashionable Valley Man: Samuel Anthony Harwit
Most Fashionable Valley Woman: Julie Xander
Most Influential in Valley Business: Harrison Rogers, Owner at HJR Global
Most Influential in Valley Education: Dr. Dennis Tyner, President of Ottawa University-Arizona
Most Influential in Valley Food: Mark Tarbell, Iron Chef Winner and Owner of Tarbell’s
Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit: Meghan Pearce, Pearce Family Foundation
Most Influential in Valley Politics: Senator Kyrsten Sinema
Most Influential in Valley Residential Real Estate: Jason Mitchell, President of The Jason Mitchell Group
Most Influential in Valley Tourism: Marc Garcia, President & CEO of Visit Mesa
Most Influential Man in the Valley: Harrison Rogers, Owner at HJR Global
Most Influential Valley Fitness Personality: Evan Fertig, Dialed In Physiques
Most Influential Woman in the Valley: Tess Loo, Creative Director of Eco Chic Consignments
Most Philanthropic Country Club Community: Country Club at DC Ranch
Top Dog: Holliday
