Victor Vidales to be Honored With “Heart” Award for Helping Others Achieve Their Dreams

To see the American Dream in action, look no further than South Phoenix, where Victor Vidales is helping others realize their own dreams.

Vidales has overcome childhood tragedy to become the CEO of RE/MAX New Heights Realty, and is committed to improving the lives of those in the neighborhoods where he grew up. One of eight children, Vidales endured the tragic murder of his single mother and a sister when he was a high school freshman.

Three years in the US Army provided him with self-discipline, perspective, and the funds to attend Phoenix College. He worked to purchase his first home, and then began investing in others. Now he’s investing in revitalizing all of South Phoenix and turning it into a lower downtown the envy of cities like Denver and San Diego.

Vidales’ 23-person firm introduces new investors to the area to back developments bringing residential and commercial expansion, leading to future prosperity. He is helping establish the Spirit of Service Scholars to honor students committed to giving back to their communities and is working to help transform the blighted Rio Salado into a wildlife habitat.

“Growing up, the riverbed was a place I would go to break bottles, smash car windshields and roll tires down the banks,” Vidales admits. “Today, I’m helping the community understand they must protect this natural asset for future generations.”

• The Courage Award – former Arizona Attorney General Terry Goddard, who has built his career combining a commitment to the law with a passion for building successful communities.

• The Brain Award – Carol Parry Fox, president of Corporate Social Responsibility Associates, who serves on many nonprofit boards including the Arizona Community Foundation, where she chaired the Affordable Housing Fund and the Arizona Multi-Bank Community Development Corporation.

• The Wizard Awards – City of Phoenix and NeighborWorks America for their role as partners with Trellis on numerous initiatives that have helped cultivate communities where people thrive. 

When:

Thursday, Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m.

Where:

Bentley Gallery

215 E. Grant St.

Phoenix 85044