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On June 26, the Greater Albuquerque Chamber of Commerce held its Board of Directors meeting at Central New Mexico Community College’s Workforce Training Center, where it presented its 2025 Chamber and Legislative Awards.
Del Esparza, Chamber chairman of the board and CEO of Esparza Advertising + Digital, said the Chamber’s annual awards go to individuals who have demonstrated significant leadership in improving our state and our communities.
He added the goal of these awards is to acknowledge great work and important decisions, and the recipients have demonstrated a commitment to improving the quality of life for our residents.
“This aligns perfectly with the Chamber’s primary goal, which is to encourage decision makers to position our state to better compete for new businesses, workers, residents and visitors,” Esparza said.
The Legislative Awards fall into two categories — “Start to Finish” and “E for Effort.”
Start to Finish means the bill reached the governor’s desk. E for Effort means it addressed an important topic but didn’t quite make it all the way to the fourth floor.
Mike Canfield, Chamber Membership Development chairman and president and CEO of Valliant Consulting Group, kicked off the event by presenting the Public Safety Advocate Award to Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham.
He said Lujan Grisham has focused a bright spotlight on this issue, and despite her unwavering commitment to policy changes, more progress needs to be made. Lujan Grisham told attendees she remains committed and will work with the Legislature in the months to come.
The governor complimented the Chamber on its public safety work and expressed her appreciation for its support of her public safety initiatives.
Canfield thanked the governor for joining us at this important meeting. |
