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We are truly honored and grateful to be included among so many outstanding businesses and entrepreneurs.
Cheers to everyone on the list—and all those who aren’t—who have taken the leap to open and run a small business in our small towns. It takes long days, countless hours of thought, hard-earned money, risk, and tremendous energy to keep the doors open.
To our locals, visitors, loyal customers, friends, and family: thank you. You are the reason we stay motivated and keep going.
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🏆 ANNOUNCING THE TOP 5 FINALISTS FOR THE 2026 COPPER GLOBE AWARDS! 🏆
After an incredible response from our community, we're excited to reveal the Top 5 Finalists in each category. Join us on June 26 as we celebrate the outstanding businesses, entrepreneurs, public servants, non-profits, and community leaders who make Globe-Miami a great place to live, work, and do business.
⭐ Citizen of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• Makena Dzera
• Donald Earven
• Tim Gonzales
• Justin Henderson
• Carissa Knauss
⭐ Large Business of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• 5D Mining
• Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center (CVRMC)
• Freeport-McMoRan
• Gila Community College
• Resolution Copper
⭐ Small Business of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• Anna's Petals
• Just In Time Heating & Cooling
• Taqueria La Familia
• La Luz
• Pretty Kind Boutique
⭐ Female Entrepreneur of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• Amanda Haas
• Anna Bejarano
• Annie Villalobos
• Sarah Alexander & Erika Flores
• Steffani Mink-Moreno
⭐ Male Entrepreneur of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• David Salinas
• John Wong
• Justin Henderson
• Oscar Serrano
• Tanner Hunsaker
⭐ Customer Service Excellence Award – Top 5 Finalists
• Anna Bejarano
• Justin Henderson
• Jordan Jastrow
• Steffani Mink-Moreno
• Erica Salinas
⭐ Public Servant of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• John Angulo
• Jesse Leetham
• Richard Ramos
• Alexis Rivera
• Gary Robinson
⭐ Non-Profit of the Year – Top 5 Finalists
• Arizona Youth Partnership (AZYP)
• Gila Monster Raceway
• Kismet Foundation
• Sara K Foundation
• United Fund of Globe-Miami
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the businesses, leaders, and community champions who make Globe-Miami such a special place to live, work, and do business.
💰 FIVE lucky guests will win $1,000 each!
🎁 SIX additional major prizes will be raffled off!
💵 Plus a 50/50 raffle with a chance to take home even more cash!
🎭 Best Dressed Masquerade Prize – Bring your best look, most creative mask, and red-carpet style for a chance to be crowned Best Dressed of the Evening!
Your evening includes:
• Cocktail Hour
• Delicious Roast Beef Dinner
• Music & Dancing
• A Swag Bag for Every Guest
• Exciting Raffle Prizes Throughout the Evening
• The Announcement of the 2026 Copper Globe Award Winners
📅 Friday, June 26, 2026
📍 Apache Gold Casino & Resort
🎟 Full Event Tickets: $150 per person
👀 Spectator Tickets: $25
Want to find out if your favorite finalist takes home the award? Spectator tickets provide entry for the awards presentation only, allowing you to cheer on your favorite nominees and witness the announcement of this year's winners.
Purchase tickets online at globemiamichamber.com/events or call the Chamber at (928) 425-4495.
Don't miss the biggest celebration of the year!
