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2013 marked AZFoothills.com’s fourth-annual Face of Foothills and Future Face of Foothills model competitions. As we introduce this year’s first-place Faces, let’s take a look at what the past victors have been up to since their crowning moment.

Stephanie Mannon, Caitlin Wilenchik, Tori Zukowski, Emily Glynn, Laura Willert
Photographed by Cassandra Tomei. Location: Montelucia Resort and Spa.

From a chef transforming a Phoenix street one mural at a time to a realtor who is passionate about teaching children how to be charitable, the Valley is teeming with women who are making Arizona what it is today. Meet 10 of our favorites who are at the top of their fields and make it a priority to give back and inspire the community that we—and they—call home.

Many use the wintertime as an excuse to retire from their workout regimen and enjoy the season's guilty pleasures—like sweatpants, hoodies and delicious holiday food. These guilty pleasures may be fabulous but they often leave many sluggish. This is especially true when it comes to hitting the slopes. It's important to maintain good health year round but it's even better during the cooler climates to avoid injury from a day skiing or snowboarding. AZFoothills.com spoke with Direct of Athletic Performance at Zone Athletic Performance in Scottsdale, Garrett Shinoskie, to learn how to prepare oneself for winter sports.