Awards & Recognition
We are honored to have earned recognition from our peers, partners, and community. Here are some of the accolades our work has received.
Best Workplace
Arizona Daily Star Reader's Choice Award: UA Tech Park as Best Workplace 2018
Arizona Daily Star Reader's Choice Award: UA Tech Park as Most Innovative and Best Culture 2018
Research Park Excellence
UA Tech Park, Research Park of the Year, "Outstanding Research/Science Park Award," Association of University Research Parks, 2001
Economic Development
The Refinery Building in The UA Tech Park at The Bridges, Finalist (Engaged University Category), University Economic Development Association, 2022
Tech Parks Arizona 25yr Special Section in BizTucson, Excellence in Economic Development Recognition by the International Economic Development- Silver Award, 2020
Tech Parks 25yr Future Focused Video, Excellence in Economic Development Recognition by the International Economic Development- Bronze Award
Tamales and Tech Parks Arizona, Special Event, Excellence in Economic Development Recognition by the International Economic Development- Bronze Award
Tech Parks Arizona, Paul Fannin Award for support of the Arizona-Mexico Relationship, Arizona-Mexico Commission, 2018
Global Advantage, Common Ground Award for Economic development, 2017
Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Best of Arizona Award, Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), May 2017
Building our Workforce Through ESTEAM – Engineering, Science, Technology, Entrepreneurship, Finalist, Arts and Mathematics, Metropolitan Pima Alliance’s Common Grounds Awards for Program, October 2016
Global Advantage, Metropolitan Pima Alliance’s Common Grounds Awards for Economic Development, 2014
Solar Zone, Gold Award (Sustainable & Green Development category), Excellence in Economic Development Awards, International Economic Development Council, 2012
The Bridges, Silver Award (Public – Private Partnership category), Excellence in Economic Development Awards, International Economic Development Council, 2012
UA Tech Park, Finalist, Common Ground Award (Economic Development/Job Creation category), Metropolitan Pima Alliance, 2012
Tucson Technology Corridor, Finalist, Common Ground Award (Economic Development), Metropolitan Pima Alliance, 2012
Vail Academy and High School, Honorable Mention (Sustainable & Green Development category), Excellence in Economic Development Awards, International Economic Development Council, 2011
The Bridges, Finalist, Common Ground Award, (Economic Development Public Policies & Processes category), Metropolitan Pima Alliance, 2011
Solar Zone, Common Ground Award (Economic Development category), Metropolitan Pima Alliance and Governor’s Excellence in Economic Development Award, 2010
Vail Academy and High School, Common Ground Award (Architecture, Planning, and Design category), Metropolitan Pima Alliance, 2010
Solar Zone Concept Plan, Honorable Mention, Making Arizona Competitive for the 21st Century Merit Awards, 2010
Innovation
University of Arizona Center for Innovation, Judges' Choice Award, University Economic Development Association, 2022
University of Arizona Center for Innovation, Soft Landing Designee of the Year, International Business Innovation Association, 2022
University of Arizona Center for Innovation, Growth Accelerator Fund Competition recipient, 2014
Solar Zone, Green Innovator of the Year, Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards, 2012
Solar Zone, Innovation in Economic Development Award (Green Technology category), U.S. Economic Development Administration, 2010
University of Arizona Center for Innovation, Finalist, Incubator Innovation Award, National Business Incubator Association, 2010
Marketing, Communications, and Special Events
The Caliber Group & University of Arizona Center for Innovation - Creative Collateral or Media Placement, Single Deliverable: "Video: An Entrepreneur's Journey" - Award of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter, 2022
Tech Parks Arizona & University of Arizona, Research, Innovation and Impact - Creative Collateral or Media Placement, Single Deliverable: "Tech Parks Arizona FDI Brochure" - Award of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter, 2022
University of Arizona Center for Innovation & Biosphere 2 - Special Events & Observances: "UACI at Biosphere 2 Grand Opening" - Certificate of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America (PRSA) Southern Arizona Chapter, 2022
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ 2020 IMPACT Certificate of Excellence Winner, The Caliber Group, University of Arizona Center for Innovation Branding, 2020
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ 2020 IMPACT Certificate of Excellence Winner, The Caliber Group, Tech Park 25th Anniversary Branding, 2020
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ 2020 IMPACT Certificate of Excellence Winner, The Caliber Group, Creative Collateral or Media PlacementTech Parks Arizona 25th Anniversary Logo/Creative Collateral, 2020
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ General Marketing and Communications Award, Tech Parks Arizona, Women of the UA Tech Park, 2020
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ Chapter Impact Award, Tech Parks Arizona 25year Special Section in BizTucson, 2020
American Advertising Federation Top 50 Award for Tech Parks Arizona 25 Years Campaign Video, March 2020
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ Chapter Certificate of Excellence, Government Campaign, SBA Road Tour, October 2019
Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ Chapter Impact Award, Community Relations, Women of the UA Tech Park, October 2019
UA Tech Park Video, PRSA Impact Award: Multi-media Communication 2018
The Economic Impact Report for the UA Tech Park, PRSA Impact Award: Annual Report 2018
Homecoming at the UA Tech Park, Tech Parks Arizona, Event, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2017
Hotbed of Innovation special section, Tech Parks Arizona in partnership with Tech Launch Arizona and BizTucson, Magazine, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2017
Arizona Metro Week UA Tech Park story, Arizona Public Media and Tech Parks Arizona, Media Relations, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2017
Tech Parks Arizona Brochure Series, Bronze ADDY Award, American Advertising Federation, Tucson Chapter, 2017
Tech Parks Arizona Digital Marketing Campaign with Nuanced Media, Certificate of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2016
Tech Parks Arizona Newsletter, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2016
Tech Parks Arizona Brochure, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2016
Homecoming at the UA Tech Park, Certificate of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, October 2016
Innovative Minds Challenge, "Best in Show Award" and Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter (Marketing Communications), October 2015
The 20 Years of Innovation Commemorative Book, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter (Creative Communication), October 2015
Racing the Sun, Public Relations Society of America, Impact Award, Southern Arizona Chapter (Special Events and Observances) October 2015
The 20 Year Gala, Impact Award, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter (Special Events and Observances), October 2015
Solar Zone, Certificate of Excellence, Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter (Print News Release), October 2015
The Tech Parks Arizona special section in BizTucson received the Public Relations Society of America Southern AZ Chapter - Impact Award for Magazines, 2014
Tech Parks Arizona Website, Silver ADDY Award from the American Advertising Federation Tucson, 2014
“Thinking the Impossible,” Gold Award (Multimedia DVD – Consumer category), Tucson ADDY Awards Competition, 2013
Impact Award (Video/Audio Programs category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2012
Special Section, Arizona-Mexico Commission, BizTucson Magazine, Impact Award (Newsletters and Magazines category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter and Silver Award (Magazine category), Excellence in Economic Development Award, International Economic Development Council, 2012
Multiple articles, Tech Connect Magazine, Certificate of Excellence (Feature Story category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2012
University of Arizona Center for Innovation Dedication Event, Impact Award (Seminars/Receptions category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2012
Solar Zone Company Dedication Event, Impact Award (Seminars/Receptions category) and Best in Show (Tactics category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2012
BorderTEC Campaign, Impact Award (External Communications Campaign category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2012
Innovation Day Poster, Gold Award, Arizona Talent in Event Concepts (AzTEC), Informational Poster (Events Under 20,000 People category), 2012
Innovation Day “Save the Date” ad, Gold Award, AzTEC, Color Magazine Print Ad (Events Under 20,000 People category), 2012
Innovation Day Agenda, Gold Award, AzTEC, On-site Marketing Event Program (Events Under 20,000 People category), 2012
Innovation Day, Honorable Mention (Special Event category), Excellence in Economic Development Awards, International Economic Development Council, 2011
Special Section, UA Tech Park, BizTucson Magazine, Impact Award (Newsletters and Magazines category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
“Strategic Businesses Move into UA Tech Park,” Impact Award (News Release category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
Innovation Day Videos, Certificate of Excellence, Impact Award (Video and Audio Programs category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
“UA Tech Park Building the Future,” Impact Award (Media Relations category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
“The Next Big Idea,” 15-Year Anniversary Reception, Impact Awards (Seminars and Reception category & Integrated Communications category) and Best in Show (Campaigns), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
Innovation Day at UA, Impact Award (Special events category), Public Relations Society of America, Southern Arizona Chapter, 2011
“The Next Big Idea: UA Tech Park Celebrates 15 Years of Innovation,” Special Section in BizTucson Magazine, Honorable Mention, International Economic Development Awards (Promotional Material category), International Economic Development Council, 2010
University of Arizona Center for Innovation Companies
Emagine Solutions Technology, Innovation of the Year, Association of University Research Parks, 2019
Reglagene Holding, Inc., Innovation Excellence winner of the Freedom from Cancer Startup Challenge, 2018
Emagine Solutions Technology, Finalist, Venture Madness, Invest Southwest and Arizona Commerce Authority, 2018
Codelucida, Finalist, Venture Madness, Invest Southwest and Arizona Commerce Authority, 2018
Reglagene, Finalist, Venture Madness, Invest Southwest and Arizona Commerce Authority, 2018
Emagine Solutions Technology, Get Started Arizona competition from COX winning $26,000, 2017
EquiSight, Finalist, Innovator of the Year (Start-Up Company category), Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards, 2012
Verdant Earth Technologies, Finalist, Innovator of the Year (Start-Up Company category), Governor’s Celebration of Innovation, 2010
Medipacs, Finalist, Outstanding Incubator Client, National Business Incubators Association, 2010 and Innovation of the Year, Association of University Research Parks, 2009
Medipacs Mini-Infuser, Top10 Inventions of 2010, 4th Annual Inventions Awards, Popular Science Magazine, 2010
Medipacs and MSDx, Winner, Governor's Innovation Award, 2007
Educational Outreach
Tech Parks Arizona's Educational Outreach, Crystal Apple Award, Metropolitan Education Commission, 2014
Leadership
Tech Parks Arizona, Business Leader of the Year, Governor’s Celebration of Innovation Awards presented by the Arizona Technology Council and Arizona Commerce Authority, 2024
Jessa Turner, PR Pro of the Year Award, Southern Arizona Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America, 2024
Carol Stewart, Leader of the Year (Technology), Arizona Capitol Times, 2022
Carol Stewart, University of Arizona Women of Impact, 2022
Carol Stewart, Commercial Real Estate Women's Entrepreneurial Spirit Award, April 2021
Eric Smith, Rising Star, Biz Tucson 2021
Lindsay Welch, Rising Star, Biz Tucson 2021
Carol Stewart, Campus Collaboration Award, I-Squared Award, Tech Launch Arizona, 2020
Carol Stewart, One of the Most Influential Women in Arizona, AZBusiness, 2020
Eric Smith, Rising Star, Association of University Research Parks, 2020
Tech Parks Arizona, High Flyer Award - Business Leader of the Year, Greater Vail Chamber of Commerce Awards, 2019
Kenneth Marcus, Executive Excellence for CFO Non-Profit Company, Executive Excellence Awards, 2018
Bruce Wright, Man of the Year, Greater Tucson Leadership (GTL), 2018
Bruce Wright, Executive Leadership Award for a Non-Profit, Tucson Local Media and Inside Tucson Business, 2017
Bruce Wright, Lawrence M. Hecker Future of Possibility Award, Idea Funding, 2017
Bruce Wright, Best of Arizona Award, Arizona Association for Economic Development's (AAED), Economic Development Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE), 2017
Bruce Wright, Economic Distinguished by Excellence (EDDE) Best of Arizona Award, Arizona Association for Economic Development (AAED), 2017
Molly Gilbert, Community Service Award, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), 2014
Naomi Weiner, 12 Torches Ceremony, Honoree, Weintraub Israel Center, May 14, 2014
Bruce A. Wright, Honored by the Vail Community Action Board, 2014
Molly Gilbert, Community Service Award, Ward 5, City of Tucson, 2013
Bruce Wright, Economic Development Leadership Award, University of Arizona, CORE Net Global, 2008
Bruce Wright, Career Achievement Award, Association of University Research Parks, 2007
Bruce Wright, Outstanding Civic Citizen, Ward 4, City of Tucson, 2007
Ken Marcus, Volunteer Ambassador of the Year, Vail High School, 2007
Bruce Wright, Tony Certosimo Award, Arizona-Mexico Commission, 2006
Dr. Manuel Pacheco, Community Leadership Award, Association of University Research Parks, 2003
Bruce Wright, Silver Saguaro Award, Metropolitan Tucson, Convention & Visitors Bureau, 2002
Bruce Wright, Economic Developer of the Year, Arizona Association of Economic Development (AAED), 2001
Bruce Wright, Chairman's Award, Arizona High Technology Cluster: Governor's Strategic Partnership for Economic Development, 2000
