Biz awards earned in Southern Arizona

Laura Tanzer

Arizona Public Media: AZPM was honored with the 2016 Governors’ Award — for outreach and programs surrounding its original production “Passing On” — and 12 individual Emmys in four categories at the annual Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Emmy Awards Ceremony in Scottsdale on Oct. 8. AZPM’s individual winners (some received more than one) were Gisela Telis, Steve Riggs, Robert Barber, Andrew Brown, Sandra Westdahl, Mark McLemore, Mitchell Riley, John Booth and Nathan Huffman. Also, Booth, an executive producer, was inducted into the academy’s Silver Circle for his more than 30 years of television experience.

Alan’s Shoe House: Alan’s was named winner of a gold medal service award for outstanding customer service by Footwear Insight Magazine. Alan’s operates six stores in the Tucson area under the names Alan’s Shoe House, Alan’s Shoes, Alan’s Birkenstock and New Balance Tucson, as well as an e-commerce business at alansshoes.com.

Vantage West Credit Union: The credit union’s president and CEO Robert D. Ramirez received a Community Service Award from the League of United Latin American Citizens.

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Lewis Roca Rothgerber Christie LLP: The law firm is “highly recommended” in the 2017 edition of Benchmark Litigation, with three of its Tucson attorneys also recognized. Robert Charles and John Iurino were named local litigation stars, and Jeffrey Sklar earned top litigator Under 40 and future star honors.

Bonnie J. Golden: Golden, of Yoga in Balance/Yoga with Bonnie, LLC, earned an additional certification and specialization as a “yoga for healthy aging” instructor.

Laura Tanzer: Tanzer, a local women’s clothing designer, competed in Phoenix Fashion Week 2016’s competition and received the Emerging Designer Of The Year prize. Her collection is made in Tucson by skilled sewing technicians.