Alan AP Powell and Grand Canyon University Chosen for 53rd Whitney M. Young Awards
Summary
The individual award will be presented to founder of the Checkered Flag Run and CEO of AP & Associates, Alan “AP” Powell, for his tireless generosity over the last decade giving away more than 25,000 backpacks to children in Phoenix.Mr. Powell and Grand Canyon University are two exceptional examples of positive generosity for social change and we are grateful to have them,” said George Dean, president and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Urban League.The individual award will be presented to founder of the Checkered Flag Run and CEO of AP & Associates, Alan “AP” Powell, for his tireless generosity over the last decade giving away more than 25,000 backpacks to children in Phoenix.The corporate award will be presented to Grand Canyon University, a private, Christian school selected because of their on-going efforts to revitalize economically disadvantaged neighborhoods in and around Phoenix.“Every year it is my honor to showcase a small number of individuals in our community that are truly making a difference.He underscores the power and impact of those that are committed to bringing about change by influencing the economic and business foundations of our society.Information on ticket pricing can be found on the Greater Phoenix Urban League’s website: www.gphxul.org/events/ When: Friday May 12, 2017 cocktails and networking start at 6:00PM, dinner at 7:30PMWhere: Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Trailblazer Ballroom, 6902 E Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale, Arizona 85254