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Marks of Excellence

Celebrating outstanding public administrators whose leadership, achievement and commitment to community exemplify excellence in public service.

About the Award

The Marks of Excellence Award is NFBPA Central Arizona's premiere recognition for public administrators who demonstrate exceptional leadership, achievement, and an unwavering commitment to community service. This award honors those who go above and beyond in their professional roles, exemplifying the mastery and dedication required to strengthen public service and improve neighborhoods throughout the region.

Current Honorees

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2026 Recipient

Jeri Williams

Former Chief of Police

City of Phoenix

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2026 Recipient

Dr. Warren H. Stewart, Sr.

Former Senior Pastor

First Institutional Baptist Church of Phoenix

Previous Honorees

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2025 Recipient

Dr. Kenja Hassan

Associate Vice President, Social Embeddedness and Civic Engagement

Arizona State University

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2025 Recipient

Mr. James Gaston II

Retired Executive - Public Administration

NFBPA Ambassador

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