Photos: 12th annual Readers' Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
The Arizona Daily Star Readers' Choice Awards returned to Casino Del Sol with a "Legends of the West" theme for the 12th annual award ceremony on Friday night.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Old Tucson saloon girls pull some men from the audience to dance with during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Omni Pools employees and owners celebrate their win during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Angelita Williams bartends during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Guests make their way through the photo booth during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Old Tucson saloon girls perform during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Guests arrive at the Readers’ Choice Awards, Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
David Ortega, a multimedia consultant with Tucson Media Partners helps members of the Jet Sports Network team to their table during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Chef José Contreras celebrates Amelia’s Mexican Kitchen after winning a Readers’ Choice Award, Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
A group participates in a dance-off during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Attendees get loud during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Omni Pools employees and owners celebrate their win during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Dj PhatSoul gets the Readers’ Choice Awards crowds excited, Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Spark Project Collective employees and owners celebrate their wins during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Kimberly Graves, Tucson Media Partners Director of Sales speaks during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Desert Life Pharmacy poses with their award during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Kahealani Kahiapo sets up Four of Wands and Spark Project Collective booth during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Tucson Media Partners employees pose for a photo during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Steamy Concepts takes home the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Locally Owned Home Services” during a ceremony at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026. Sandy Drewry, multimedia specialist with Tucson Media Partners, left, and sales director Kim Graves, right, pose for a photo with the winners.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Omni Pools, Aaron Baker accepts the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Local CEO” from Kim Graves, Tucson Media Partners sales director during a ceremony at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Pima Animal Care Center (PACC) takes home the Readers’ Choice Award for “Shining Star” during a ceremony at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Jack Furrier Tire and Auto Care takes home the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Locally Owned Business” during a ceremony at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Hops Sports Grill takes home the Readers’ Choice Award for “Best Locally Owned Restaurant” during a ceremony at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol
Steven Fowler, left, and David Ortega, a multimedia consultant with Tucson Media Partners pose for a photo during the Readers’ Choice Awards at Casino Del Sol, 5655 West Valencia Road, Tucson, Ariz., Sep. 12, 2026.
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