Champion Air, one of the Phoenix Valley's largest family-owned HVAC companies, has announced two active giving programs aimed at supporting the local community. The first, 'Champion of the Week,' is a partnership with 12 News that recognizes standout students between the ages of 13 and 17 across the Phoenix metro area. Honorees are selected every two weeks based on achievement in academics, athletics, or the arts, or for demonstrating notable resilience in the face of personal hardship. Each selected student receives $600 and on-air recognition on 12 News, giving their story a platform that reaches audiences throughout the Valley. Nominations are accepted year-round at ChampionAir.com.
The second initiative, Brenda's Award, is the company's annual flagship giving program. It honors community members who have made a meaningful difference for their Scottsdale neighbors and beyond. Nominated by fellow residents, recipients receive a complete air conditioning system—including equipment, professional installation, and the first year of ChampionCare maintenance—at no cost. In a region where summer temperatures routinely exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit, a functioning air conditioning system is a matter of safety. Champion Air's approach of gifting full systems, rather than offering partial assistance, reflects the company's position that meaningful support requires meaningful action. Community members can nominate a deserving family at ChampionAir.com/nominate.
These programs are guided by a principle Champion Air has upheld since its founding in 1982: that business success comes with a responsibility to the people it serves. A Champion Air spokesperson stated, 'We've been so fortunate with our success that we are able to give back in ways we never dreamed possible when we started. These programs aren't a marketing campaign—they're who we are.'
Beyond its signature programs, Champion Air actively supports youth sports sponsorships, local charity events, and organizations throughout the Greater Phoenix area. The company also welcomes community members to share causes they feel deserve attention, maintaining a standing commitment to evaluate new opportunities to contribute. Champion Air holds a BBB A+ rating, is a Lennox Premier Dealer and recipient of the Dave Lennox Award, and carries Pearl Certification. The company operates three Valley locations—in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sun City—and provides 24/7 emergency HVAC service with no overtime charges.
The 'Champion of the Week' program and Brenda's Award represent significant investments in the community, highlighting the impact businesses can have when they prioritize giving back. For Arizona families, these programs offer tangible support—whether through financial recognition for young achievers or life-saving cooling systems for those in need. As temperatures rise, the importance of such initiatives cannot be overstated, making Champion Air's commitment a model for corporate responsibility in the region.
