AZBIO TRAILBLAZER AWARDS

AND LEGISLATOR APPRECIATION LUNCHEON

HONORING THE LEGISLATORS AND ELECTED OFFICIALS WHO ARE BLAZING THE TRAIL FOR THE GROWTH OF ARIZONA’S BIOINDUSTRY.

Thursday, December 12, 2024

11:00 am – 1:00 pm

Phoenix Country Club

2901 N 7th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014-5402

Lunch Program:
THE STATE OF OUR INDUSTRY

Our Trailblazers Luncheon will feature the release of the 2023 state and national life science metrics and where Arizona ranks nationally.

Special Guest: Pete Pellerito, senior policy advisor, BIO

Peter M. Pellerito is the senior policy advisor and former interim vice president for state government relations and alliance development for the Washington DC-based Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) where he focuses on Federal and State economic development initiatives and technology transfer/commercialization. Mr. Pellerito has co-authored nineteen reports and best practices guides on bioscience/life science economic development legislation and business development, and is also a contributing author/editor to the seven bi-ennial Battelle/BIO national publications focusing on state initiatives that support bioscience commercialization of research technologies, and state public policy initiatives. He sits on several national and regional university-industry committees that focus on technology transfer and commercialization efforts for universities and community college workforce development. Those organizations include the Association of University Technology Managers (AUTM), Association of Public Land-grant Universities (APLU), and American Association of Universities (AAU). Mr. Pellerito was previously Assistant Vice President for State Government Relations at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor and was responsible for managing portions of the public affairs issues unit for the university’s central administration during his tenure from 1978-1995. He holds a BA degree from California State University, Northridge, and Masters Degree from Michigan State University.

Join AZBio and members of the Arizona Business and Bioscience Community for a special luncheon to honor our Arizona Legislators and State and Local Elected Officials who have made it possible for the Arizona Bioscience Industry to gain national recognition, build capital infrastructure, and take its place as a leader in both scientific discovery and job growth.

AZBio Trailblazer Honorees:

Each year, AZBio looks back across the legislative session to identify those leaders whose actions and active engagement support the growth of Arizona’s life science and healthcare industry and help to ensure the people of Arizona benefit from its success. Scores are then tallied and the top ten legislative leaders are named the year’s Trailblazers.

The Arizona Bioindustry Association (AZBio) will honor Arizona Legislators on December 12, 2024 for their service to the community and for championing research, education, innovation, the growth of Arizona’s bioscience sector, and for ensuring that Arizona patients benefit from life science innovation. The honorees are recognized by the leaders of Arizona’s bioscience and healthcare community at the 2024 AZBio Trailblazer Awards during a special appreciation luncheon for members, elected officials and legislators.

Our 2024 Trailblazers

Senator Eva Burch, FNP-C
Senator Brian Fernandez
Senator David Gowan
Senator John Kavanaugh
Senator Janae Shamp, BSN, RN
Senator T.J. Shope
Representative Selina Bliss
Representative David Livingston
Representative Stacy Travers
Representative Julie Willoughby, TCRN

AZBio, members of the Arizona business and bioscience community and guests will come together on December 12, 2024 for a special luncheon to honor members of the Arizona Legislature and along with the State and Local Elected Officials who have made it possible for the Arizona Bioscience Industry to gain national recognition, build capital infrastructure, and take its place as a leader in both scientific discovery and job growth for the 2024 AZBio Trailblazers Awards and Legislative Luncheon.

Tickets:

Legislators; Elected Officials (Current and Newly Elected): Complimentary

AZBio Members and Partners: $75.00

Non Members: $100.00

Hosted Table: 9 tickets + VIP Guest $750.00

AZBio is able to support these efforts thanks to the support of our community.

Opportunities for Support:

Leadership Sponsor: $10,000
- Table; On-Stage for award presentations and photos with all legislator honorees, recognition on screen and in program
Trailblazer Presenting Sponsor: $5,000
- Introduce Luncheon Presentation; 2 Tables w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
Trailblazer Lunch Sponsor : $2,500
- On Stage Welcome and sponsor recognition; 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
Trailblazer Awards Sponsors: $2,000
- On screen sponsor recognition + 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest
Trailblazer Table Host: $750
- 1 Table w/ 9 tickets + VIP Guest

To sign up for support, click the registration link and pay online or request a invoice.

For more information or assistance, call the AZBio Office at 480-779-8101.

Pursuant to AZBio Policy, complimentary registration to all AZBio events is extended equally to all persons serving and elected-to serve in elected office at the local, state, and federal level on behalf of the people of Arizona and to Arizona Executive Branch, Legislative and Congressional Staff. This courtesy is also extended to candidates registered for upcoming elections.

For a look back at the 2023 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here .

For a look back at the 2022 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2021 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2019 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2018 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2017 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2016 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2016 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2015 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2014 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2013 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2012 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

For a look back at the 2011 Trailblazer Awards, Click Here.

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By registering for or entering an event or program hosted by the Arizona Bioindustry Association, Inc. (AZBio), you are entering an area where photography, audio and video recording may occur. Your entry and presence on the event premises constitutes your consent to be photographed, filmed, and/or otherwise recorded and to the release, publication, exhibition, or reproduction of any and all recorded media of your appearance, voice, and name for any purpose whatsoever in perpetuity in connection with AZBio, its sponsors, and its initiatives, including, by way of example only, use on websites, in social media, news and advertising. By entering the event premises, you waive and release any claims you may have related to the use of recorded media of you at the event, including, without limitation, any right to inspect or approve the photo, video or audio recording of you, any claims for invasion of privacy, violation of the right of publicity, defamation, and copyright infringement or for any fees for use of such record media.

You understand that all photography, filming and/or recording will be done in reliance on this consent. If you do not agree to the foregoing, please do not enter the event premises.