Nominations Are Now Open for the 2025 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards in Arizona
Celebrating Arizona's Public Servants
The Center for the Future of Arizona (CFA) is pleased to announce that nominations are now open for the esteemed 2025 Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards. This annual recognition seeks to honor those dedicated, nonelected public servants throughout Arizona whose work significantly impacts the community. The awards ceremony is set to take place in July during the summer conference organized by the Arizona City and County Management Association (ACMA) in Tucson.
A Legacy of Service
The Gabe Zimmerman Public Service Awards, initiated in 2011, were established to recognize the invaluable contributions of nonelected professionals who operate behind the scenes in state governance. These individuals implement policies, manage pivotal programs, and provide essential services that shape the future of Arizona. The awards are named in honor of Gabe Zimmerman, a dedicated community outreach director who tragically lost his life during a