New Format:

We're Changing Things Up!

3:30 PM  - Registration Opens

4:00 PM to 5:30 PM – AZBio Award Ceremony Theater Style!

5:30 PM – 8:30 PM  - FIESTA! 

Note:  The Awards Festivities and presentations will begin at 4:00 PM sharp.

Celebrate with the 2017 Honorees from 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the  AZBio Awards Reception 

Music - Fun - Food - Great Connections  - Student Discovery Zone - Innovation Showcase and More.  (Yes - There is a bar!)

Business Attire is recommended.  Student Posters must be set up by 4 PM.

The AZBio Awards Ceremony Celebrates

Arizona’s leading Educators, Innovators and Companies.

Join us to celebrate and honor the…

2017 AZBio Pioneer Award for Lifetime Achievement

• Marvin J. Slepian, MD of  The University of Arizona

2017 Bioscience Company of the Year

• Bard Peripheral Vascular

Jon W. McGarity Bioscience Leader of the Year

• The Honorable Douglas A. Ducey, Governor of the State of Arizona
  • Note: Governor Ducey is not able to join us at the awards.

2017 Public Service Award Honoree

• The Honorable Mark W. Mitchell, Mayor of the City of Tempe, Arizona

2017 Arizona Bioscience Researcher of the Year 

• Laurence Hurley, PhD of the University of Arizona

Michael A. Cusanovich Bioscience Educator of the Year

• Carol Bender, MSSS of The University of Arizona

AZBio Fast Lane Award Honorees

• Avery Therapeutics
• NuvOx Pharma
• Rowpar Pharmaceuticals

 

Each year AZBio honors bioindustry leaders from across the state of Arizona that illustrate the depth, breadth, and expertise of our bioscience industry.  

Stay tuned as we roll out the announcements between now and October 11th!

 

• Click here for video profiles of past Honorees
• Click here for  a look back at past AZBio Award Winners

Pre-Registration is required for the AZBio Awards Festivities

Register Early for Your Tickets and Tables.

With our new format we have new LOWER ticket prices.  AZBio Members with engagement credits are welcome to use them for the AZBio Awards. 

Individual Tickets

Member Rate – $75 (early bird) $125 (after September 12th)
Non-Member Rate – $100 (early bird) $200 (after September 12th)
Student Rate – $50 (early bird) $75 (after September 12th)*

*Students selected for the Student Discovery Zone are fully sponsored.

** Tickets for all Legislators and Elected Officials are complimentary in thanks for their service to our state.

Host a Party of Ten

Member Rate – $750 (early bird) $1,250 (after September 12th)
Non-Member Rate – $1,000 (early bird) $2,000 (after September 12th)

Note:  Payment by credit/debit card is required for orders under $1,000.  Payment processing or invoice requests for orders over $1,000 is available on the registration form.  If you are using engagement credits, request an invoice and check the engagement credit box at registration. 

NEW This Year - Innovation Showcase

Innovation Showcase Booth - $600 - Includes 10x10 booth, 6 ft table, 2 chairs and 2 tickets

Sponsor the Innovation Showcase - $2500 (3 sponsorships available) - includes sponsor recognition - options for tickets/20x10 booth.   Contact AZBio for more information.

For Sponsor and Ad Packages click here.

Great events begin with our community working in partnership.  To learn how you can get involved as part of the 2017 AZBio Awards Planning Committee, Contact Our Member Support Team:

email: advancingbio@AZBio.org

phone: 480-779-8101