Former Flagstaff City Councilman Art Babbott is one step closer to becoming a Coconino County Supervisor. Babbott faced two democratic opponents in the race for the District One ballot spot. With 2098 votes cast in District One, which includes Flagstaff's Downtown, Babbott earned 65% of the vote. Challenger Diane Lenz earned 25% and Lina Wallen 10%. Babbott faces Independent Gail Dent in November's General Election. Dent's website says she is a proponent of less government in business and … [Read more...] about Art Babbott Wins BOS Democratic Bid
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Gore Wins 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore)is announcing that the GORE Hybrid Vascular Graft was awarded Gold Winner in the Implant and Tissue-Replacement Products category of the 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards (MDEA) competition. The Gore Device is an expanded polytetrafluoroethylene (ePTFE) vascular prosthesis that provides a streamlined solution for challenging dialysis access, aortic debranching, and arterial bypass procedures. The award-winning prosthesis provides a new way in for better … [Read more...] about Gore Wins 2012 Medical Design Excellence Awards
Winslow Chef Wins Another Accolade
John Sharpe, of The Turquoise Room at Winslow's La Posada Hotel and Gardens, has made the semifinalists' list of Best Chef's released by the James Beard Foundation. The not for profit foundation's purpose is to celebrate, nurture and preserve America's diverse culinary heritage and future. Sharpe, who was first recognized for his culinary skills as a teenager in England, has been celebrated by patrons from around the world. Finalists for the James Beard Foundation Restaurant and Chefs … [Read more...] about Winslow Chef Wins Another Accolade
AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
The National Ski Area Association (NSAA) announced that the Arizona Snowbowl has won the prestigious "Best Overall Safety Award" for ski areas across the nation with less than 250,000 skier visits. This is the third consecutive year the resort has won this award. Additionally, Snowbowl participated in NSAA's 12th Annual National Safety Week, which was held January 15 - 23, 2011. "This is a huge honor to have our program named a "Best in the Industry" three years in a row," states Amanda … [Read more...] about AZ Snowbowl Wins Another National Safety Award
FBN Writer Wins Another Award
The North American Travel Journalists Association (NATJA) today announced that Stacey Wittig of Flagstaff, AZ won a bronze award in the 2010 annual awards competition in the “Byline Travel Column – Less than 250,000 Circulation” category. The competition, now in its 19th year, honors the “best of the best” in travel writing, photography and promotion that cover all aspects of the travel industry worldwide. Wittig, a freelance writer who has lived in northern Arizona for over 16 years, was … [Read more...] about FBN Writer Wins Another Award
