transformation leader of the year
The Transformation Leader of the Year award program recognizes the achievements of Arizona leaders who have driven significant transformation change in their organization.
About the Award
Each year, MSS Business Transformation Advisory presents its MSSBTA Transformation Leader of the Year award in partnership with the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority at the annual Governor’s Celebration of Innovation gala event.
This award recognizes a leader or organization that has achieved significant and measurable transformational change in the previous calendar year.
Qualified nominees show the traits and character of a transformational leader. Nominated organizations should be in operation for three years or more, headquartered or have significant operations in Arizona, and have achieved measurable transformative outcomes in the previous calendar year.
Recognizing Transformation Success
Nominations for the following sample of organizations are encouraged:
• Emerging/Hyper-Growth Companies – $5M to $49M in revenue
• Mid-Size Companies – $50M to $999M in revenue
• Enterprise Companies – over $1B in revenue
• Non-Profit Organizations
• Public Sector Agencies – municipal, county, and state agencies
• Higher Education – public or private institutions
• K-12 Education – public or private institutions
10 Traits of a Transformation Leader
Humble
Inspirational
Accountable
Open Minded
Risk Taker
Adaptive
Decision Maker
Innovative
Share in Organizational Consciousness
Visionary
We take the process of selecting recipients of the Transformation Leader of the Year awards seriously. In addition to the criteria described above, there are 10 key traits all award winners exemplify.
Past Winners of the Transformation Leader of the Year
Nomination Process
Nominate A Leader
Select someone who think exhibits all of the qualities of a transformation leader of the year and fill out our nomination form
Review and Select
A review panel comprised of individuals from MSSBTA, the Arizona Tech Council and AZ Commerce will select a winner.
Announcement
Join us at the Governor's Celebration of Innovation for the announcement of our winner!
Transformation Leader of the Year Award FAQs
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What is the Transformation Leader of the Year award?The Transformation Leader of the Year Award is MSS Business Transformation Advisory’s (MSSBTA) way to recognize Arizona leaders and teams who are driving successful transformation initiatives. The award gives them a platform to promote their organizations and be recognized as innovators and change-makers.
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When are the Transformation Leader of the Year award nominations open?Transformation Leader of the Year award nominations open in January and continue through the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation nomination period, usually around mid-July.
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MSSBTA strongly encourages nominations from qualified organizations that include but not limited to:Emerging or Hyper-growth companies – $5M to $49M in revenue Mid-market companies – $50M to $999M in revenue Enterprise companies – over $1B in revenue Public Sector agencies – municipal, county, and state agencies Non-profit organizations – of any size Higher Education – public or private institutions K-12 Education – public or private institutions
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How are the Transformation Leaders recognized?Transformation Leader nominees are recognized a few ways: Through quarterly virtual panels with fellow nominees and local business leaders. Through transformation story videos shared on social media. Nominees are recognized, and the winner announced at the Governor’s Celebration of Innovation gala event. This is a high-profile event sponsored by Arizona Technology Council, Arizona Commerce Authority, and Avnet.
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What does the judging committee look for in a nomination?Without giving too much away, the committee is always impressed by measurable metrics and quantifiable results. Specifics are important. Examples of how your leader successfully guided the company/agency/department/district through a major transformation or change in how it operates are expected. Organization size doesn’t matter, the success story does.
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Who can submit a nomination?Just about anyone can submit a nomination. This is your opportunity to recognize people from within your department, agency, company, etc. Don’t be shy, put your own hat in the ring if you want to share how you successfully navigated your company through major business or digital transformation in the previous year.
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Is it for Arizona-based organizations only?Yes, the Transformation Leader of the Year award is open to organizations throughout the state of Arizona, and there is no cost to participate.
