Avondale Business Spotlight Awards
Avondale Business Spotlight Awards
Recognition includes:
- Certificate of Recognition presented at Avondale City Council
- Presentation to Avondale City Council highlighting the impact of their efforts
- Photo opportunity
- Recognition on social media
- Recognition on the Avondale Economic Development website
- Print recognition in Avondale’s RAVE Review publication
- Recognition on the City of Avondale website
Quarterly Nominations
Interested in nominating (or self-nominating) a business doing good work? The Avondale Economic Development team will send out quarterly reminders via social media to let you know when a new nomination window opens. Follow the City of Avondale and City of Avondale Economic Development on social media for the next round of submissions!
Spotlight Winners
Panaderia La Central
Recognition date: January 26, 2026
In late 2025, the sudden closure of a long-standing Phoenix bakery left dozens of couples without their prepaid wedding cakes just days before their weddings, creating stress and uncertainty during what should have been a joyful time.
When Yolanda Chavez, co-owner of Panaderia La Central, learned of the situation, she stepped in without hesitation. With more than 30 years of experience, Yolanda provided custom wedding cakes to aff ected couples completely free of charge.
Acting “from the heart,” she worked closely with each couple to design new cakes, ensuring their celebrations could continue without disappointment. Her generosity not only restored peace of mind for the brides and grooms but also inspired other bakers across the Valley to off er support.
Panaderia La Central exemplifies the spirit of community, showing how local businesses can step up and make a lasting impact when it matters most.
Community Impact
Donated wedding cakes to impacted couples at no cost
Seeing a need, a local business owner stepped in and volunteered her expertise and services to help make the wedding day truly special.
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