FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Honorees Announced for Community Golden Rule Awards Celebration

Phoenix, AZ (July 24, 2025) — On September 4, 2025, the Arizona Interfaith Movement (AZIFM) will host a Golden Rule Awards Celebration for the community at Tempe Center for the Arts and Hall of Fame broadcaster and actor Pat McMahon will be the Emcee.

It is easy to forget all the good that is happening in our world especially when we are bombarded with national news of war, civil unrest, tragedies and hate crimes. The principles of compassion, service and justice still exist, and you need only look right here in Arizona to find it. The “Golden Rule Awards Celebration” honors individuals and organizations who exemplify the Golden Rule, a universal principle contained in most faith traditions and many secular codes of ethics.

The entire slate of honorees that will receive the prestigious awards are:

· Bishop John Dolan: Darl Andersen Award

· Rev. Dr. Warren Stewart, Sr.: Paul Eppinger Award

· Mrs. Elizabeth White and The Golden Rule Cafe: Business Leader Award

· Rusty Bowers: Civic Leader Award

· Azra Hussain: Education Award

· Dr. Jaswant Sachdev: Faith Leader Award

· Jacob Denlinger & Brophy College Preparatory Senior Day of Service Program: Youth Award

Bios of each honoree is posted on their website, https://interfaithmovement.com/info/

“This will be an incredible evening – you’ll come away inspired by the people you meet, the food and cultures you experience, the powerful performances, and the lives of our remarkable honorees.” – Marcus Johnson, Chair, Golden Rule Awards Celebration.

Mission Statement of Arizona Interfaith Movement: "Our mission is to build bridges of understanding, respect and support among diverse people of faith through education, service and the implementation of the Golden Rule."

Event details:

Location: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Parkway, Tempe, AZ 85281

Time:

5:00 PM, Faith Fair Reception and Cultural Buffet featuring flavorful dishes from around the world. 

7:00 PM, Awards Program and Live Performances.

Entertainment: Colby Jeffers – Bryson & Tierra Jones – The Hindu Dance Group – First Institutional Baptist Choir – David Levy

Cost: Tickets are $65 for Dinner, Program.

More Information / Tickets: www.azifm.org

Media contact / Media Passes for the Event / Photos of Honorees

Marcus Johnson, Golden Rule Awards Celebration Chairman Email: Marcusfjohnson@gmail.com / Cell: 602-705-8709

Albert Celoza, Ph.D., Arizona Interfaith Movement Executive Director Email: Albert@azifm.org / Cell: 602-670-7931