Bright Lights, Shining Stars
MIDWESTERN UNIVERSITY
HONORS 3 AT ANNUAL GALA
UNDER THE STARS
More than 500 academic, health care, business and community leaders joined together Oct. 18 at the annual Bright Lights, Shining Stars gala on Midwestern University’s Glendale campus. The black-tie-optional gala recognized and honored individuals for their commitment to helping others.
(right) Harry and Rose Papp (center) received the COMET Award from Dr. Arthur G. Debbelaere, MWU executive vice president
and chief oeprating officer, and Kathleen H. Goeppinger,
MWU president and CEO
Harry and Rose Papp, partners, L. Roy Papp & Associates, were the joint recipients of the 2014 COMET (Community Outreach: Motivating Excellence for Tomorrow) Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals who have shown exemplary commitment to the community.
Harry Papp is the chairman of the board of directors of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona and serves on the boards of the Phoenix Zoo, Arizona State University Foundation and Community Health Charities of Arizona. He also serves as president of Arizona Five Arts Circle and serves on the planned giving committees for the Desert Botanical Garden, Phoenix Art Museum and the Heard Museum.
Rose Papp is a director of the Flinn Foundation and serves as treasurer and chair of the investment committee. She serves on the board of trustees and acts as treasurer for Phoenix Art Museum and the Desert Botanical Garden. Additionally, she is a member of Arizona Women’s Forum and the Arizona State University Foundation’s Women & Philanthropy.
The COMET Award was presented to the Papps by Kathleen H. Goeppinger, president and CEO of Midwestern University.
Goeppinger also presentd the 2014 Shooting Star Award, which recognizes a community leader for outstanding contributions to health care and education, to Dr. Steven Hansen, president and CEO of the Arizona Humane Society. Hansen has nearly three decades’ experience in animal welfare. He has served as the chief operating officer for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and as the director of veterinary research and support for Wellmark International,
(left) Dr. Arthur G. Debbelaere, MWU executive vice president and chief oeprating officer, and Kathleen H. Goeppinger, MWU president and CEO, present the Shooting Star Award to Dr. Steven L. Hansen, president and CEO of the Arizona Human Society.
Bright Lights, Shining Stars also featured an outdoor reception, formal dinner, live entertainment and silent auction