Get to know the 2023 Most Admired Leaders

Phoenix Business Journal recognized 25 of the Valley’s most respected and highly regarded leaders at its 14th annual Most Admired Leaders Awards ceremony, held on May 11, 2015 at Phoenix Art Museum. The event was presented by Arizona Bank & Trust.

The honorees have been recognized for their leadership, contributions and dedication to the organizations and community they serve.

Sybil Francis, CEO of the Center for the Future of Arizona, was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her dedication to education, workforce development, and civil engagement over the past 20 years.

You can also read exclusive Q&As about the Most Admired leaders, which are linked below. These include challenges they faced in their career, their preferred leadership style, and how they achieved work-life balance. The Business Journal's weekly print edition on May 12 will feature highlights from the Q&As.

Find out more about the Most Admired Leaders of this year by clicking on the links below. Learn more about Sybil, the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award.

Sintra Hoffman, CEO, Westmarc

Daniel Stellar is Arizona State Director of The Nature Conservancy