The Fiesta Bowl organization is not just known for hosting one of the biggest football games every year, but also for its impact on the communities across Arizona.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!During a Volunteer Appreciation Party at Phoenix Zoo recently, the group recognized six 2023-24 Volunteer of the Year Award winners as well as seven Chair’s Choice Award recipients for their courageous efforts.
Volunteer of the Year Winners
Mark Teetsel (Glenn Hawkins Volunteer of the Year)
Lindsey Brist (George Leonard Rookie of the Year)
Kelly McCormick (Randi Knappenberger Ambassador of the Year)
Mike Lindsley (Fiesta Bowl Committee Member of the Year)
Lucas Kraut (Ellie Ziegler Chair of the Year)
Connie Peters (Frank Snell Lifetime Achievement Award)
Chair’s Choice Award Winners
Ronda Parker (Arizona Mile Producers Youth Football Clinic Chair’s Choice Award)
Pauline Argeros (PNC Fiesta Bowl Par 3 Challenge presented by Chapman Automotive Chair’s Choice Award)
Brittany Wilson (Game Operations Chair’s Choice Award)
Tressa Teetsel (Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Lerner & Rowe Chair’s Choice Award)
Jennifer Doan (Media Operations Chair’s Choice Award)
Randy Nawotka (Pregame Parties Chair’s Choice Award)
Stephanie Ruiz (Team Hospitality Chair’s Choice Award)
As a whole, the Fiesta Bowl group had more than 3,000 volunteers who served over 22,000 volunteer hours during 2023-24.
“We could not do what we do as an organization without our dedicated legion of volunteers,” said Fiesta Bowl Executive Director & CEO Erik Moses via a press release. “Our volunteers are critical to our success at our Bowl Season games and our year-round events displaying the world-class hospitality that is our trademark. Their efforts exceed anything I have seen and are what separate the Fiesta Bowl from other organizations in Arizona and across the country.”
They host multiple events throughout the year to raise money for charity and spotlight nonprofit organizations that help Arizona’s youth, education and more.
If you are interested in reading more information on this celebration, click this link to the Fiesta Bowl’s official website.
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Reporter Alec Cipollini covers Phoenix Sports News for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @AlecCipollini
