Date/Time
Date(s) - 13 Dec 2018
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location
Virtual Via Webex
AZBIO TRAILBLAZER AWARDS AND LEGISLATOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON
HONORING THE LEGISLATORS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE BLAZING THE TRAIL FOR THE GROWTH OF ARIZONA’S BIOINDUSTRY
Join AZBio and members of the Arizona Business and Bioscience Community for a special luncheon to honor our Arizona Legislators and State and Local Elected Officials who have made it possible for the Arizona Bioscience Industry to gain national recognition, build capital infrastructure, and take its place as a leader in both scientific discovery and job growth.
December 13, 2018 — Phoenix Country Club
The AZBio Trailblazer Awards and Legislator Appreciation Luncheon
Agenda:
11:00 Registration and Networking
11:30 Program Begins
- Trailblazer Awards to Arizona Legislators
- Rapid Fire Arizona Innovation Showcase
1:00 Event Concludes
AZBio Trailblazer Honorees:
Each year, AZBio looks back across the legislative session to identify those leaders whose actions and active engagement support the growth of Arizona’s life science and healthcare industry and help to ensure the people of Arizona benefit from its success. Scores are then tallied and the top ten legislative leaders are named the year’s Trailblazers.
The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) will honor 10 Arizona Legislators on December 13, 2018 for their service to the community and for championing research, education, innovation, the growth of Arizona’s bioscience sector, and for ensuring that Arizona patients benefit from life science innovation. The honorees are recognized by the leaders of Arizona’s bioscience and healthcare community at the 2018 AZBio Trailblazer Awards during a special appreciation luncheon for members, elected officials and legislators.
The 2018 AZBio Honorees are:
Senator Kimberly Yee,
Majority Leader in the
Arizona Senate
will be honored with the
AZBio Chairman’s Award
Senator Kimberly Yee, Chairman’s Award
Trailbazer Honorees:
- Senator Nancy Barto
- Senator Sean Bowie
- Senator Kate Brophy McGee
- Representative Douglas Coleman
- Representative Heather Carter
- Representative Regina Cobb, DDS
- Representative Randall Friese, MD
- Representative Mark Finchem
- Representative Maria Syms
- Representative Jeff Weninger.
AZBio, members of the Arizona business and bioscience community and guests will come together on December 13, 2018 for a special luncheon to honor members of the Arizona Legislature and along with the State and Local Elected Officials who have made it possible for the Arizona Bioscience Industry to gain national recognition, build capital infrastructure, and take its place as a leader in both scientific discovery and job growth for the 2018 AZBio Trailblazers Awards and Legislative Luncheon.
Life Science Innovation Spotlights
The investments made by the State of Arizona and our local communities play an important role in the discovery, development and delivery of life saving and life changing innovations. This year’s Trailblazer Luncheon will feature rapid fire innovation spotlights that illustrate the important work that is occurring here in Arizona presented by Axolotl Biologix, Celebration Stem Cell Centre, Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation, Critical Path Institute, Focus on Lyme, GlobalMed, HealthTell, Pinnacle Transplant Technologies, Primus Pharmaceuticals, and Ventana/Roche Diagnostics.
Tickets:
Legislators; Elected Officials (Current and Newly Elected): Complimentary
AZBio Members and Partners: $75.00
Non Members: $100.00
Hosted Table: 9 tickets + VIP Guest $750.00
AZBio is able to support these efforts thanks to the support of our community.
Opportunities for Support:
- Leadership Sponsor: $10,000
- Table; Full Page ad; On-Stage for award presentations and photos with all legislator honorees, recognition on screen and in program)
- Trailblazer Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
- Introduce Luncheon Presentation; 2 Tables w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
- Trailblazer Lunch Sponsor : $2,500
- On Stage Welcome and sponsor recognition; 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
- Trailblazer Awards Sponsors: $1,500
- On Stage during Award Program and sponsor recognition 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
- Trailblazer Table Host: $500
- 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
Note: Ads must be received by 11/15/2018 to be included in the program.
To sign up for support, click the registration link and pay online or request a invoice.
For a look back at the 2017 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2016 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2016 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2015 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2014 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2013 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2012 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.
For a look back at the 2011 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.