Arizona Foothills Magazine is dedicated to bringing its readers the stories of people who are making a difference in the Valley and making our home an even better place to live, work and play. Each year, AFM dedicates an issue to Women Who Move the Valley, several women who are making great strides in their fields but still take the time to give back to the community. In past years, AFM has featured some of the Valley’s top businesswomen, chefs, arts and cultural advocates, philanthropic heavy-hitters and many more highly respected women.

Now is the time to get your nominations in for 2017 Women Who Move the Valley. to be featured in the March issue. Is there a woman in the Valley who you think deserves this honor? AFM wants to know. By Jan. 2, please send nominations, including nominee bios and contact information to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To view the 2016 feature, click here. 

Pictured: Kate Wells, CEO of Children’s Museum of Phoenix, from 2016's Women Who Move the Valley. Photo by Cori Roberts.