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 honors 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 2016 Women Who Move the Valley. Is there a woman in the Valley who you think deserves this honor? AFM wants to know. Please send nominations, including nominee bios, contact information and reasons why they should be chosen for the feature, to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  by Jan. 11.

Pictured: 2015 Women Who Move the Valley Tina Curran and Pearl Chang Esau, photographed by Jason Black