Business Awards

Business awards earned in Southern Arizona

Forbes: Matthew Meyer and Aaron Rottenstein of UBS in Tucson were named to the Forbes Best-In-State Wealth Advisors list. Rottenstein was also named to the 2023 Forbes Top Next-Gen Wealth Advisors Best-in-State list. Also making the Forbes Best-in-State Next-Gen Wealth Advisors list was Affirm Wealth Advisorsโ€™ Garrett Smith. The list recognizes โ€œnext-generationโ€ financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism and success in the business. The rankings are based on data provided by over 29,000 of the nationโ€™s most productive advisors.

Childrenโ€™s Museum Tucson: Childrenโ€™s Museum Tucson received a $242,000 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The national organization supports innovation in U.S. museums and libraries. It selected Childrenโ€™s Museum Tucson from among 568 grant applicants. One of only two organizations in Arizona to receive a 2023 Museums For America award, the Childrenโ€™s Museum will use the funds to create inclusive and accessible environments for children and their families to play and learn.

This fall, CMT revives its free I am a Scientist! afterschool program for students at neighboring Safford and Carrillo schools, building on the original IMLS-funded program with bilingual education. IMLS funding supports bilingual adventure learning tours and outreach for Title I schools, as well as free Discovery Nights at the museum, and expanding STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) program offerings.

Cushman & Wakefield PICOR: Cushman & Wakefield PICOR Inc. ranked No. 4,431 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, its annual list of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The ranking provides a data-driven look at the most successful companies within the economyโ€™s independent, entrepreneurial businesses. Many household name brands gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.

Making its first appearance on the Inc. 5000 list, Cushman & Wakefield PICOR stands as the only Tucson-based commercial real estate company to secure a spot in 2023.


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