They are the movers, shakers, and top trendsetters in the Valley. From Phoenix’s fiercest fashionistas and top moms and pops to the most-loved local celebs and the most influential figures here are AZFoothills.com readers top picks for people in the Valley.
These are AZ Foothills Best of Our Valley 2021 contest winners. Winners will be featured in the 2021 issues of Arizona Foothills Magazine, a tell-all guide to the best people and places in the Valley of the Sun, as chosen by its residents.
As a special thanks to the winners and those who helped them attain their Best Of status, a celebratory bash will be held in May 2021. Stay tuned for details on the fabulous fete!
Winners, download your 2021 Winners logo here and reserve space in the annual Collectors Edition here.
THE WINNERS LIST – PEOPLE
Best Drag Queen: Toothpick
Best Entrepreneur: Cahleb Branch, MPR Entertainment
Best Female Publicist: Debi Bridges, Bridges Media Group
Best Marketing Professional: Jon Boles, Avintiv Media
Best Matchmaker: Roseann Higgins, SPIES (Single Professional Introductions for the Especially Selective)
Best Worship Leader: Travis Hearn, Impact Church
Favorite ASU It Girl: Lexi Petzak
Favorite Couple in the Valley: Matt Jacobi and Nick Caprio
Favorite Local Lifestyle Blogger: Jenny Donnell, TheSensibleShopaholic.com
Favorite Valley Dad: Rich Berra of the Johnjay and Rich Show on 104.7 KISS FM
Favorite Valley Mom: Paige Rangel
Most Fashionable Valley Man: Austin Sibbio
Most Fashionable Valley Woman: Jennifer Decker, Model
Most Influential in Valley Business: Harrison Rogers, Owner at HJR Global
Most Influential in Valley Education: Harrison Rogers, Owner at HJR Global
Most Influential in Valley Food: Matthew Jordan, Corporate Executive Chef for Nestlé Professional and Television Host
Most Influential in Valley Nonprofit: Jim Brewer, Executive Director The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Chapter
Most Influential in Valley Politics: Kate Gallego, Mayor of Phoenix
Most Influential in Valley Residential Real Estate: Jason Mitchell, President of The Jason Mitchell Group
Most Influential in Valley Tourism: tie between Marc Garcia, President & CEO of Visit Mesa & Debbie Johnson, Director of Arizona Office of Tourism
Most Influential Man in the Valley: Harrison Rogers, Owner at HJR Global
Most Influential Valley Fitness Personality: Whitney Jones, Owner of Pro Physiques & IFBB Fitness Pro
Most Influential Woman in the Valley: Paloma Teran, Fashion Youtuber
Most Philanthropic Country Club Community: Mirabel Golf Club
