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

Co-Chair
Cathy Brown
MCCF Board Member and
Co-Owner and CEO,
Paloma Ready Mix and Minerals

Ten College Heroes Will Be Honored

We’re Grateful For Our Sponsors

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