The Andy Awards

2026 ANDY AWARDS

COMING SOON

info@kingmanchamber.com for questions

NOMINATION FORMS WILL BE
AVAILABLE SUMMER 2026

2026 Andy Award Nominations Open this Summer

Congratulations  2025

Andy Award Winners

Business of the Year 

                  National Bank of AZ

Educator of the Year

Hollie Christacopulous "Mrs. C"

Ambassador of the Year

Beau & Emily Newbiggen

Viking Total Home Restoration

Public Service Award

Officer Jason Elsbury

Board Member of the Year

Scott Kern

Citizen of the Year

Josh Noble

City of Kingman Tourism

Lifetime Achiever(s)

Jen Miles

Past Mayor, City of Kingman

Krystal Burge

Desert De Oro Foods

Business Person of the Year

Bob Mertens

Mertens Heavy Equipment Rental

Most Improved

Commercial Properties

Beale Street Theatre

Ironside Cycles

Organization of the Year

June Painter

Chillin' on Beale

Chamber Member

of the Year

Talon Hicken

Cosmic Bounce House

Cosmic Event Rentals

Student of the Year

Bailey Mack

President's Award

The Hobbs Family

Special Thanks to the Rodeo Queens

Pro Rodeo Queen - Gracie Forsse |  

Pro Rodeo Teen Queen

- Gracie Caronna

CHOOSE ONE OF THESE

NINE CATEGORIES

Student of the Year

Open to any Kingman student (grade one through college) whose efforts have made a positive impact on our community and who is an exemplary role model for others.

Organization of the Year

Open to any formally recognized non-profit civic group that has made a concentrated effort through its nature or a specific project toward the betterment of Kingman.

Business of the Year

Awarded to any formally recognized Kingman business that has made a deliberate and focused effort, by its nature or through a specific project, to improve our local quality of life while maintaining a rigorous standard of work excellence.

Lifetime Achiever

Open to any Kingman resident who has dedicated his/her life, year after year, to the advancement of Kingman and

Citizen of the Year

Open to any Kingman resident who has made a major contribution of time and energy toward improving our local quality of life.

Most Improved Commercial Property

Open to any resident who has upgraded an existing nonresidential building, improving the area and increasing neighborhood property values. At least one photo must be submitted from “Before” and “After”.

Public Service Award

Open to local government employees, fire, police, sheriff, hospitals, or any industry that provides a public service.

Educator of the Year

Open to any teacher, counselor, school administrator or member of the clergy who has established himself/ herself as an outstanding role model for students and

Business Person of the Year

This is open to a business owner who exemplifies excellence, integrity, and initiative in his or her profession and is a business role model. This person also volunteers time and/or resources to community events and has a passion for helping others.

How to Nominate:

  1. Nominate your “Andy” under one of the nine categories above by completing the application.
  2. Return completed application to the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce by end of business day on or before the nomination due date.Please note: The nominee listed will be judged exclusively by the information provided on this form. The individual being nominated may not have won an Andy Award in the past 3 calendar years.