< PreviousBEST WEEKEND ANCHOR Nohelani Graf, ABC15 BEST LOCAL NEWS WEBSITE azfamily.com BEST LOCAL RADIO PERSONALITY/TEAM Lady Stephanie, 101.1 The Beat BEST NEWS STATION ABC15 BEST RADIO STATION KWSS 93.9 BEST TRAFFIC PERSONALITY Vanessa Ramirez, 12 News FAVORITE AFTERNOON OR EVENING SHOW Good Evening Arizona, 3TV FAVORITE LOCAL DAYTIME SHOW Sonoran Living, ABC15 ABC15 (LR) KALEY O’KELLEY, NICK CILETTI, IRIS HERMOSILLO, MEGAN THOMPSON FAVORITE ANCHOR TEAM * * * FAST FAVES * 2021 Winner BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 MEDIA LOCALS TUNE IN to “ABC15 Mornings” bright and early weekdays from 4:30 to 7 a.m. to watch their favorite anchor team, Kaley O’Kelley, Nick Ciletti, Iris Hermosillo and Megan Thompson. “ABC15 Mornings” is all about what’s happening right now, indepth local reporting and inspiring stories of people doing great things. It’s morning news, weather and traffic to help viewers start their day off right. abc15.com 80 AZFOOTHILLS.COM* 2021 Winner HOTEL PALOMAR FAVORITE LOCAL MORNING SHOW ABC15 Mornings, ABC15 FAVORITE NIGHTLY NEWSCAST 3TV News at 10 FAVORITE SPORTSCASTER Richard Saenz, FOX 15 FAVORITE FEMALE AFTER NOON OR EVENING NEWS PERSONALITY Heather Moore, 3TV FAVORITE MALE AFTER NOON OR EVENING NEWS PERSONALITY tie between Royal Norman, 3TV and * Steve Irvin, ABC15 FAVORITE FEMALE MORNING OR DAYTIME TV PERSONALITY Kaley O’Kelley, ABC15 A Best of Our Valley reader favorite over the years, Kaley O’Kelley is a sixtime Emmy awardwinning journalist who is passionate about Arizona storytelling with a particular focus on mental health issues. O’Kelley is also an entrepreneur in the digital age, and on the weekends, you'll find her riding bikes and exploring places around the Valley with her children. abc15.com FAVORITE MALE MORN ING OR DAYTIME TV PERSONALITY Javier Soto, 3TV Reporter A Southern California native and a graduate of California State University, Long Beach, “Good Morning Arizona” anchor and reporter Javier Soto has called Arizona home for the last 17 years. The Emmy Awardwinning journalist has covered every major story in Arizona, including the Jodi Arias murder trial, the Yarnell Hill Wildfire, Senate Bill 1070 and the major protests that followed, the contemptofcourt cases against former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio, the Phoenix Serial Shooter and the Tempe Train Derailment and Partial Bridge Collapse. You can catch him anchoring Monday through Friday from 4:30 a.m. to 6 a.m. on 3TV. @javiersototv, azfamily.com MOST FASHIONABLE NEWS ANCHOR Kaley O’Kelley, ABC15 NEWS ANCHOR OF THE YEAR Kaley O’Kelley, ABC15 FAVORITE METEOROLOGIST OR WEATHER PERSONALITY Kristy Siefkin, FOX 10 Kristy Siefkin is the principal of Kristy Siefkin Communications. For more than a decade, she’s worked as an anchor at Fox 10 News, bringing Arizonans the latest news and weather. Siefkin has reported on everything from lifethreatening wildfires and flash floods to medical research breakthroughs to social injustice abroad. Her peers have recognized her work with repeat Emmy nominations, and by selecting her for Phoenix Magazine’s “Favorite Weather Personality” and “40 Under 40.” This is the eighth time she's been named AFM’s “Favorite Meteorologist or Weather Personality.” Siefkin is dedicated to giving back to the community and volunteers her time with charities such as the Arizona Animal Welfare League, ValleyWise Health Foundation, Gabriel's Angels and the American Heart Association. When Siefkin is not on camera, she is busy teaching other professionals how to speak with confidence and charisma. Siefkin always keeps a passport in one pocket and treats in the other for her feisty Norwich terrier, “Monsoon.” @KristySiefkin, kristysiefkin.com * * * STEVE IRVIN, ABC15 t * t t BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 MEDIA @azfoothills #azfoothills 81 KRISTY SIEFKIN JAVIER SOTOFROZEN JR. AT SCOTTSDALE DESERT STAGES THEATRE SCOTTSDALE DESERT STAGES THEATRE BEST CHILDREN’S THEATER * * 2021 Winner 82 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT THE AWARDWINNING nonprofit performing arts theater, located at Scottsdale Fashion Square, has a rich 27year history offering livetheater experiences to actors and audiences of all ages. desertstages.orgBEST ANNUAL CHARITY EVENT Saddle Up II, An Exclusive Preview of Light and Legacy: The Art and Techniques of Edward S. Curtis scottsdalemuseumwest.org BEST ANNUAL FASHION EVENT Tempe Fashion Week tempefashionweek.com BEST ANNUAL GALA Heart Ball, American Heart Association heart.org BEST ANNUAL VALLEY EVENT Bentley of Scottsdale Polo Championships thepoloparty.com BEST ANNUAL VALLEY EVENT: LARGE SCALE Waste Management Phoenix Open wmphoenixopen.com BEST ANNUAL VALLEY MUSIC EVENT Phoenix Lights phoenixlightsfest.com BEST CIVIC ORGANIZATION Valley of the Sun Active 20-30 Club Valley of the Sun Active 20 -30 Club is a philanthropic, commu- nity service and social organiza- tion that provides professional women ages (21-39) with an opportunity for personal growth, friendships and leadership development, while improving the quality of life for children in the community. In fact, the club's nonprofit organization, Valley Kids Foundation, has donated more than $1.7 million to local children’s charities since its inception in 1988 and also underwrites several hands-on volunteer events that are designed to provide positive reinforcement and encourage- ment to kids around the Valley. vos2030.com BEST COMEDIAN Eric Bernal @ericbernalcomedy BEST CONCERT VENUE Ak-Chin Pavilion akchinpav.com * 2021 Winner FAST FAVES BEST ACTING STUDIO Verve Studios Located in the Scottsdale Airpark, Verve Studios offers professional training classes for the dedicated actor. All of the coaches at Verve are working, seasoned and professional actors who teach proven methods and techniques to foster creativity. Verve offers group classes, workshops, workouts and seminars for youth and adults, as well as summer youth camps, private coach- ing, audition taping and demo services. vervestudio.net COWGIRLS HISTORICAL FOUNDATION AT SADDLE UP II VALLEY OF THE SUN ACTIVE 2030 CLUB * * * @azfoothills #azfoothills 83 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 AR TS & ENTER T AINMENTBEST DANCE STUDIO Chandler Dance Center chandlerdancecenter.com BEST HAUNTED HOUSE 13th Floor Haunted House, Phoenix 13thflooraz.com BEST IMPROV GROUP Neighborhood Comedy Theatre nctphoenix.com BEST LOCAL ARTIST Raquel Antoinette, Art by Raquel Antoinette artbyraquel.com BEST LOCAL BAND/ MUSICIAN Steve Ayotte steveayottemusic.com BEST LOCAL FILMAKER/ VIDEOGRAPHER Danny Raustadt— Bigger Picture Images biggerpictureimages.com BEST MUSEUM Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West scottsdalemuseumwest.org BEST PHOTO BOOTH Cruisin’ Photo Bus cruisinphotobus.com BEST LOCAL ART STUDIO Gallery Andrea Gallery Andrea is owned by international artist Andrea de Kerpely-Zak and is located in the heart of Old Town Scotts- dale’s Gallery District. Gallery Andrea offers not only Andrea de Kerpely-Zak’s artwork but also pieces by several prominent artists from around the world. artandrea.com BEST RECORD STORE The Record Room recordroomaz.com BEST ROOFTOP FOR EVENTS AC Hotel Tempe @achoteltempe BEST SPECIAL EVENT VENUE Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia @omnimontelucia BEST THEATER Phoenix Theatre phoenixtheatre.com BEST WORSHIP TEAM Impact Church impactchurch.com FAST FAVES * 2021 Winner ANDREA DE KERPELYZAK OF GALLERY ANDREA t STEVE AYOTTE t * * * 84 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 AR TS & ENTER T AINMENTMOST MOTIVATIONAL INSTAGRAM HOMEMADE SOCIAL THE HOMEMADE SOCIAL TEAM 86 AZFOOTHILLS.COM BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 SOCIAL MEDIA HOMEMADE SOCIAL IS a white-glove, full-service social media marketing agency that typically works hands-on with small- to medium-sized lifestyle brands. With a mission to advocate for a healthy relationship with social media, the team at Homemade Social understand that creating messaging for lifestyle brands is a long-term game of strategy, not just cranking out day-to-day content. @homemadesocial_ , homemadesocial.com Ph otos by R ach el SmakBEST ARIZONA SORORITY INSTAGRAM ASU Kappa Kappa Gamma @asukkg BEST FASHION FEED ON INSTAGRAM McKenna Wesley @thebubblyblonde BEST FITNESS INSTAGRAM Sidney Aronsohn @fit.sidney BEST FOOD FEED ON INSTAGRAM Christina Barrueta @writeonrubee BEST HAIR FEED ON INSTAGRAM Veronika Berg @veronikaberghair BEST HOME/DESIGN INSTAGRAM The Lifestyled Co. @thelifestyledco BEST MAKEUP FEED ON INSTAGRAM, * BEST YOUTUBE CHANNEL & * MOST #WCW WORTHY INSTAGRAM Nicole Tanneberg @nicoletanneberg BEST PET INSTAGRAM Arizona Animal Welfare League @aawlspca BEST PODCAST Church of Housewives @housewivesamen BEST SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING E Squared Marketing @esquaredmarketing BEST TRAVEL/ ADVENTURE INSTAGRAM Visit Arizona @visit_arizona CUTEST KIDS INSTAGRAM Cheeky Chic Baby Boutique @cheekychicbb MOST #MCM WORTHY INSTAGRAM Colin DeVary @colindevary FAST FAVES * 2021 Winner * * * ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE NICOLE TANNEBERG t @azfoothills #azfoothills 87 BES T OF OUR V ALLEY 2 0 2 2 SOCIAL MEDIAST YLIST: Sarah Sommer, styledbysar.com @styledbysar DRESSES: Jules & JC, julesandjc.com @julesandjc HAIR AND MAKEUP: Hair styled by Trinity Ryder and Tyler Bush Makeup by Madison Estrada, Triune Salon, triunesalon.com @triunesalon FURNITURE: Modern Manor, modernmanorphx.com @modernmanor LOCATION: Arcadia Reserve, @arcadiareserve PHOTOGRAPHER: Brad Olson, bradolsonphotography.com @bradolsonphotography WITH HUNDREDS OF APPLICANTS AND MORE THAN A MILLION ONLINE VOTES, WE ARE SO THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE 2022’S THREE FACE OF FOOTHILLS WINNERS, WHO ARE BEAUTIFUL INSIDE AND OUT. 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