CHANDLER, Ariz. – The City of Chandler recognizes honorees at Celebration Plaza, a monument honoring individuals and organizations who have made significant and enduring contributions to the community. The city invites the public to submit nominations for recognition through April 30. There is no fee to submit a nomination.
Celebration Plaza is a permanent monument and water feature near the center of Tumbleweed Park, located on the southwest corner of McQueen and Germann Roads. Since 2007, it has served as a central location to honor service organizations and a select group of residents for their civic leadership, public outreach, personal service and commitment to the community.
Inductees are selected by the Chandler City Council, based on recommendations from a committee made up of representatives of the Chandler Museum Foundation Board and the Parks and Recreation Board.
Nominees selected for induction after the review process will be honored at an induction ceremony in February 2027. As part of the recognition, a brass plaque will be placed in Celebration Plaza. Recent honorees include Jay Tibshraeny and Barbara Bogle.
Celebration Plaza nominees should be residents, living or deceased, who have displayed outstanding civic commitment, leadership, public outreach and service to the people of Chandler. Nominations should clearly state why the individual or organization deserves this recognition, and supporting letters or documentation are strongly encouraged. The nominees are evaluated based on the following criteria:
- Community leaders whose outstanding personal service has resulted in significant and enduring contributions to the community (support for this recognition should include endorsements from other groups, neighborhoods or organizations)
- An individual or individuals who have made exceptional contributions to the City of Chandler
- An individual or individuals who have added to the quality of life for Chandler residents through their involvement or financial contribution to short- or long-term city projects or activities
- An individual who has demonstrated leadership, innovation and creativity, which have made Chandler a better place to live and work
- City of Chandler employees killed in the line of duty
Nominees cannot be individuals holding an elected City of Chandler office or serving on the Museum Foundation Board or Parks and Recreation Board at the time they are either nominated or approved for inclusion in Celebration Plaza.
The nominating criteria and form is available online at Celebration Plaza.
Questions about the Celebration Plaza nomination criteria or the recognition process can be directed to Community Resource Specialist Caroline Hudson-Naef at 480-782-2698.
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Caroline Hudson Naef
480-782-2698