Phoenix Titan 100 names 2026 honorees

Titan CEO and Alerus named the 2026 Phoenix Titan 100, recognizing 100 top CEOs and C-level executives across the Valley. The honorees will be profiled in a book, honored Sept. 24 in Phoenix, and include 10 Hall of Fame executives.

Why it matters: - The Phoenix Titan 100 spotlights business leaders who collectively employ more than 60,000 people and generate more than $10 billion in annual revenue. - The program is designed to elevate executives whose leadership is shaping growth, innovation and community impact across the Valley. - The 2026 class spans multiple sectors, including construction, marketing and advertising, financial services, food and beverages, information technology and services, and nonprofit work.

What happened: - Titan CEO and headline sponsor Alerus announced the 2026 Phoenix Titan 100 on June 24, 2026. - The program recognizes the Phoenix area’s Top 100 CEOs and C-level executives. - Honorees will be featured in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled online. - Titan CEO will honor the class at an awards ceremony on Sept. 24, 2026, at Chateau Luxe Event Venue in Phoenix. - The event is a cocktail-style awards celebration for 100 Titans of Industry. - The 2026 list includes 10 Hall of Fame recipients, marked by an asterisk in the roster.

The details: - Titan CEO said selection criteria include exceptional leadership, vision and passion. - Jaime Zawmon, president of Titan CEO, said the honorees are redefining business with vision and purpose and driving meaningful change across industries. - Tommy Olson, CEO of Alerus, said the Titan 100 community unites executives who drive innovation, economic growth and collaboration across the Phoenix market. - Chateau Luxe describes itself as a luxury event destination with indoor and outdoor space for events of all sizes. - Titan award recipients can make the Titan 100 list up to three years, with selection becoming more difficult each year. - Hall of Fame candidates must complete on-camera interviews and answer questions before a live judging committee. - Titan CEO says the Hall of Fame recognizes executives who have consistently shown community leadership over three years. - Titan 100 also offers honorees opportunities to connect with fellow Titans multiple times during the year. - Titan 100 operates as a national program in 12 markets and recognizes leading executives in each region. - Learn more at the Titan 100 program.

Between the lines: - The Hall of Fame requirement adds a higher bar for repeat honorees and turns the program into a multi-year status track, not just a one-time list. - The mix of for-profit, health care, education and nonprofit leaders suggests the Phoenix business network is being framed as broad-based, not tied to one industry. - The emphasis on networking and relationship-building shows the program is designed to function as both recognition and business community-building.

What's next: - Titan CEO will publish the honorees in the book and online profiles ahead of the Sept. 24 ceremony. - The Phoenix awards event will bring together the full class of 100 honorees and the Hall of Fame inductees. - Selected executives can continue building toward Hall of Fame recognition in future years if they remain on the Titan 100 list.

The bottom line: - The 2026 Phoenix Titan 100 is both a recognition list and a regional executive network, with the Hall of Fame setting the standard for repeat excellence.