Greater Tucson Leadership has revealed its picks for the 2017 Tucson Man and Woman of the Year as well as the winner of the Founders Award.

Bruce Wright, associate vice president for Tech Parks Arizona, was named Man of the Year, and Lynne Wood Dusenberry, retired senior deputy general counsel at the University of Arizona, was named Woman of the Year.

The honor recognizes those who have distinguished themselves for active support of community projects, demonstrated excellence in leadership, and who are a source of positive influence and inspiration for others.

Fred Boice, president of Boice Financial Co., was selected to receive the 2017 Founders Award. The recognition highlights an individual who has demonstrated significant long-term community involvement and accomplishments and who has helped to shape the community in a positive manner with merit and dedication.

Founded in 1980, Greater Tucson Leadership is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to inspiring, developing and promoting leadership that impacts the greater Tucson region.


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