PHOENIX (June 4, 2026) – The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry named nonprofit Banner Health as the state’s Corporate Citizen of the Year during ceremonies held in Phoenix.
The Arizona Chamber, whose membership represents more than 300,000 employees from small to large companies across the state, on June 2 honored business and civic leaders who helped shape the Arizona economy at its annual awards celebration.
The chamber recognized Banner Health’s role as a care provider, employer, research institution and community partner.
“As a nonprofit health organization that serves the people of Arizona, we succeed when you stay healthy, not when you get sick,” said Dr. Marjorie Bessel, chief clinical officer at Banner Health. “That means we reinvest every dollar we generate into care, technology, talent and community health initiatives.
Arizona’s largest health care provider and largest private employer supports communities across the state. Banner Health’s $80.5 million research enterprise advanced 1,300 clinical and translational studies in 2025, while the organization provides more than $1 billion in annual community benefit.
“We partner with Arizona organizations making real impact every day, from supporting recovery and family services with the Arizona Women’s Recovery Center and Chicanos Por La Causa to generating breakthrough research and training the next generation of health providers with the University of Arizona,” Dr. Bessel added. “This is what we can accomplish when healthcare, business, and community work together as true partners to build Arizona’s future.”
Chamber President and Chief Executive Officer Danny Seiden said the range of recipients reflected the many factors behind Arizona’s continued economic momentum.
“Each of this year’s honorees represents a different part of Arizona’s success story: public leadership, private investment, community service, bipartisan problem-solving and a shared commitment to keeping Arizona competitive,” Seiden said.
The event also honored the city of Peoria, Amkor Technology, RNDC Arizona’s Chris Curtin and three state lawmakers for their work to support job creation, economic growth and Arizona’s business climate. The awards celebration was presented by Arizona Public Service.
About Banner Health
As one of the nation's largest fully integrated nonprofit health systems, we are pioneering a sustainable care model that prioritizes prevention, manages chronic disease, and reduces health spending – succeeding when patients stay healthy, not when they get sick. We operate 33 hospitals and more than 400 sites across six states, delivering seamless care from primary to quaternary medicine, including health insurance, physician networks, world-renowned specialty services, and behavioral health. Accountable to the communities we serve, we reinvest every dollar into advancing care, research, and facilities, providing more than $1 billion each year in community benefit. Through our partnership with the University of Arizona, we drive clinical discoveries across more than 800 trials and train more than 1,300 residents and fellows annually. Headquartered in Arizona, we serve Arizona, California, Colorado, Nebraska, Nevada, and Wyoming. Our hospitals are consistently ranked among Arizona's top-performing by U.S. News & World Report. For more information, visit bannerhealth.com/about.
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