East Valley ACPA Action Committee Awards

 AZ House Freshman of the Year Award – 

Julie Willoughby (REP LD13) Julie was appointed to the legislature during the 2023 session. She quickly got up to speed and focused on the many responsibilities of her new position. She did an excellent job of representing and communicating with her constituency. 

 Defender of Fiscal Responsibility – 

J. D. Mesnard (SEN LD13) As Chair of the Senate Finance and Commerce Committee, J. D. blocked legislation imposing regulatory and economic burdens on businesses. He stopped the advancement of bills increasing spending on poorly designed social welfare programs. His diligence prevented higher taxes on Arizona’s citizens, who are already economically stressed. 

Representative Julie Willoughby and Senator J.D. Mesnard cutting the cake.

Thank you to Chandler Republican Women for hosting the ACPA Action Committee Award ceremony. We thank you for your hard work and continual support. 

  2024 Legislator of the Year Award – 

Frank Carroll (SEN LD 28) We recognize Frank Carroll as our Legislator of the Year. He sponsored much of the legislation we reviewed and supported all of the bills on which we evaluated legislators, earning our highest score. He embodies the conservative values on which Arizona was founded. 

  AZ Senate Freshman of the Year Award –

 Janae Shamp (SEN LD29). Sen. Shamp consistently demonstrated her conservative credentials and was among the highest-scoring senators. She has a heart for service and demonstrates this as a mother, operating room nurse, and – now – an Arizona state senator. 

 Advocate for Arizona’s Youth – 

Shawnna Bolick (SEN LD2) Shawnna worked across the aisle to foster opportunities for youth entrepreneurship and consistently initiated pathways supporting the growth and success of our young citizens. We are proud to recognize Shawnna Bolick for her unwavering dedication to Arizona’s future leaders. 

 Guardian of Arizona’s Families – 

Steve Montenegro (REP LD29) Representative Montenegro has been a stalwart in protecting Arizona’s children and families. In his capacity as Chair of the House Health and Human Services Committee, he stopped bills increasing regulatory burdens on parents as well as efforts designed to reduce parents’ choices for their children’s education. 

Thank you, West Valley Winners, for joining us and for your hard work in protecting our state and country. Keep fighting for what is right. 

 We want to thank the Sun City Grande Republicans Club for hosting the ACPA Action Committee Award ceremony for our West Valley winners. They are a hard-working group of individuals who are fighting the good fight.