- Kerri Tuttle: The Tucson resident received the national Physical Therapist Hero of the Year award from Bayada Home Health Care. Tuttle was recognized for exemplifying high standards of care and demonstrating the company’s core values of compassion, excellence and reliability. In addition to her role as a physical therapist, Tuttle took on the additional responsibility of training new employees as a preceptor. Tuttle has worked as a Bayada physical therapist for three years.
- Dr. Richard Panzero: Panzero, of River Road Pet Clinic, has received the 2018 Veterinarian of the Year Award from the Arizona Veterinary Medical Association. The award is presented to an Arizona veterinarian who has been in practice at least 25 years and has demonstrated professional success, community service, professional knowledge and exemplary citizenship. Panzero has practiced as a small-animal veterinarian at River Road Pet Clinic for over 30 years.
- Pima Community College: For the 26th consecutive year, the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to Pima Community College by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada for the fiscal year 2017 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in governmental accounting and financial reporting, representing a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. The CAFR was determined to demonstrate a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate PCC’s financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the CAFR.
Business awards earned in Southern Arizona
Business awards earned in Southern Arizona
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From left, Bayada CEO David Baiada, Director Brandy Owen, Physical Therapist Hero of the Year award winner Kerri Tuttle, Director Vanessa Hartman, former director Ann Baiada and company founder Mark Baiada.
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