Honoring Heritage:
Empowering Futures

The Heroes of Education award honors champions of education in Arizona and recognizes those who have a proven personal and professional commitment to supporting students and educational opportunities.
Proceeds from Heroes of Education support student scholarships and emergency fund needs.

Join Us For Heroes of Education 2025

November 13, 2025 at the Heard Museum

5:30 p.m. VIP Reception I 6:30 p.m. Program Begins 

Honoring

Individual Hero

Honorary Heroes

Corporate Hero

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Todd Sanders
President and CEO,
Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

Our Tribal Partners

Ak-Chin Indian Community

Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

Gila River Indian Community

Pascua Yaqui Tribe

Salt River Pima-Maricopa
Indian Community

Tohono O’odham Nation

Event Committee

Co-Chair
Sherri Thomas
MCCF Board Member and
President and Founder,
Your Leadership Lab

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Co-Chair
Cathy Brown
MCCF Board Member and
Co-Owner and CFO,
Paloma Ready Mix and Materials

Ten College Heroes Will Be Honored

Chandler-Gilbert Community College logo
Gateway Community College logo
Glendale Community College logo
Mesa Community College logo
Paradise Valley Community College logo
Phoenix College logo
Rio Salado College logo
Scottsdale Community College logo
South Mountain Community College logo

We’re Grateful For Our Sponsors

Thank you to our generous supporters that make Heroes of Education possible.

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