The Andy Awards
2026 ANDY AWARDS
COMING SOON
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:
- Nominate your “Andy” under one of the nine categories above by completing the application.
- 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.




