Photos: 2016 40 Under 40 Awards breakfast
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The annual 40 Under 40 Awards Breakfast at Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson.
40 Under 40 Awards
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Jason Rowley, president of the NBA Phoenix Suns, is the keynote speaker at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Marty Johnston plays with Daniel Winchester, 16 weeks old, at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Daniel's father, John Winchester, is a 40 Under 40 winner. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Lea Marquez Peterson, president of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Members of the audience listen to Jason Rowley, president of the NBA Phoenix Suns, speak at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Daniela Diamente, of El Grupo Youth Cycling and a winner, enjoys a lighthearted moment during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Anthony Schaefer, of Long Realty Company, makes his way to the stage as a list of his accomplishments is read off during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Chrisilia Bristow, of IBM, poses for a photo with Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, after receiving her award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jeff Jepson takes a photo as his wife, Elishka Jepson, receives her award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Joey Ingegneri, of The Jim Click Automotive Team, wheels himself up on stage to receive his award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Nataly Van Alstine, of Sahuarita Unified School District, right, is all smiles after receiving her reward during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Stephanie Bermudez, of Gadsden Company and Tucson Hispanic Chamber, is named Woman of the Year at the annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Each of the 40 Under 40 winners receive a framed picture of themselves at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Each of the 40 Under 40 winners receive a framed picture of themselves at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Lynn Kautz takes a picture of her daughter's framed photo before the start of the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Kautz's daughter, Dr. Janna Kautz, was unable to make the ceremony, her parents picked up her award. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jason Rowley, president of the NBA Phoenix Suns, is the keynote speaker at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Marty Johnston plays with Daniel Winchester, 16 weeks old, at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Daniel's father, John Winchester, is a 40 Under 40 winner. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Lea Marquez Peterson, president of Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, speaks during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jill Jordan Spitz, editor of the Arizona Daily Star, speaks during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Members of the audience listen to Jason Rowley, president of the NBA Phoenix Suns, speak at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Daniela Diamente, of El Grupo Youth Cycling and a winner, enjoys a lighthearted moment during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Anthony Schaefer, of Long Realty Company, makes his way to the stage as a list of his accomplishments is read off during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Antonio Lopez-Santiago waits to walk on stage during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Chrisilia Bristow, of IBM, poses for a photo with Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild, after receiving her award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Jeff Jepson takes a photo as his wife, Elishka Jepson, receives her award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Joey Ingegneri, of The Jim Click Automotive Team, wheels himself up on stage to receive his award during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Nataly Van Alstine, of Sahuarita Unified School District, right, is all smiles after receiving her reward during the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
A video is taken as an award is handed out during the annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Greg Taylor, of Cenpatico Integrated Care, is named Man of the Year at the annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Stephanie Bermudez, of Gadsden Company and Tucson Hispanic Chamber, is named Woman of the Year at the annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Each of the 40 Under 40 winners receive a framed picture of themselves at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Each of the 40 Under 40 winners receive a framed picture of themselves at the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. Thursday December 01, 2016. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
40 Under 40 Awards
- Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
Lynn Kautz takes a picture of her daughter's framed photo before the start of the 12th annual 40 Under 40 awards breakfast at the JW Marriott Tucson Starr Pass Resort, 3800 W Starr Pass Blvd. on Thursday December 01, 2016. Kautz's daughter, Dr. Janna Kautz, was unable to make the ceremony, her parents picked up her award. Mamta Popat / Arizona Daily Star
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