Celebrating Impact Across Arizona:
77th Arizona Leaders of the Year
Mark your calendars for the 77th Arizona Leaders of the Year Awards Reception on November 12th, 2025 at 5:30pm at Paradise Valley Country Club to celebrate this year’s honorees, Cindy McCain & Derrick Hall.
Mark Your Calendars For An Evening of Impact
Join us for an evening of inspiration and connection as we honor Ambassador Cindy McCain and Derrick Hall, two remarkable Arizonans whose leadership and service have made a lasting impact in Arizona and beyond. At the Arizona Leaders of the Year Awards Reception, you’ll connect with fellow leaders who are Driven to Do as we come together to celebrate leadership in action.
Now in its 77th year, Arizona Leaders of the Year, formerly known as Man & Woman of the Year, is a time-honored tradition recognizing individuals who have made a meaningful difference in our communities. This signature event celebrates leaders who bring people together, turn ideas into action and help move Arizona forward.
The 77th Annual Arizona Leaders of the Year Awards Reception will take place from 5:30–8:30 p.m. on November 12th at the Paradise Valley Country Club. Special thanks to our returning hosts, Kathleen & John Graham
Get Your Ticket Today
Purchase a Driven to Do ticket today to attend the 77th Arizona Leaders of the Year awards reception. There will be dinner, drinks and a celebration of this year’s honorees with other leaders in the community.
Meet Our Honorees
Cindy McCain is an American businesswoman, philanthropist, diplomat, and humanitarian, and the widow of Senator John McCain. A longtime advocate for human rights and combating human trafficking, she has held leadership and board roles across major humanitarian organizations. From 2021 to 2023, she served as U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Agencies for Food and Agriculture. In 2023, she became Executive Director of the UN World Food Programme. McCain has led WFP through escalating conflicts, hunger, displacement, and funding constraints, championing humanitarian access, protection of aid workers, international humanitarian law, and food security as essential to global stability and peace.
Derrick Hall, President, CEO & General Partner of the Arizona Diamondbacks, has transformed the organization over more than 20 years into a model franchise, emphasizing culture, fan experience, performance, community engagement, and financial efficiency. Under his leadership, the D-backs have achieved four postseason appearances, including a National League championship, while developing a remarkable farm system. Hall’s commitment to fans is reflected in stadium improvements, affordability initiatives, and exceptional customer service, earning numerous accolades. His dedication to philanthropy has helped make the D-backs one of the Valley’s largest charitable organizations, surpassing $100 million in giving since its inception. Beyond baseball, Hall contributes to civic, economic, and philanthropic initiatives.
With Gratitude To Our Sponsors
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