Champion Air, one of the Phoenix Valley's largest family-owned HVAC companies, has announced two active giving programs that celebrate exceptional young people and provide free air conditioning systems to deserving families. The initiatives, Champion of the Week and Brenda's Award, reflect the company's guiding principle that business success comes with a responsibility to the community it serves.
In partnership with 12 News, Champion Air's "Champion of the Week" program 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. Past recipients have included competitive debaters, varsity athletes, musicians, and student volunteers. Nominations are accepted year-round at ChampionAir.com.
"Champions come in all forms," said a Champion Air spokesperson. "This program is our way of making sure Arizona's young people know that their community sees them and is proud of what they're doing."
Brenda's Award is Champion Air's annual flagship giving initiative, created to honor 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 F, a functioning air conditioning system is not a luxury but a matter of safety. Community members can nominate a deserving family at ChampionAir.com/nominate.
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.
Founded in 1982, Champion Air is one of Arizona's largest family-owned heating and cooling companies, serving the Greater Phoenix Valley from three locations in Scottsdale, Phoenix, and Sun City. The company provides 24/7 emergency HVAC service with no overtime charges. "We've been so fortunate with our success that we are able to give back in ways we never dreamed possible when we started," the spokesperson added. "These programs aren't a marketing campaign — they're who we are."
