The 25 finalists for 2009 SASIE — Southern Arizona Smart Inspiring Enterprise — Awards have been selected by the Arizona Small Business Association.

The award-winners will be named at an Oscars-style event Feb. 17 at the Temple of Music and Art, 330 S. Scott Ave. This is the third annual SASIE Award event. This year’s sponsor is Vantage West Credit Union.

“The SASIE’s are our way of acknowledging and celebrating the successes of businesses in Tucson and Southern Arizona,” said Kathy Ramirez, vice president and manager of Vantage West Credit Union.

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This year’s finalists are:

• A New Creation Women’s Clinic health clinic, 3055 W. Ina Road, Suite 195.

• Flynn Electric electrical contractors, 5170 E. Circulo Las Cabanas.

• Simply Bits wireless high-speed Internet access service, 5225 N. Sabino Canyon Road.

• Chef Chic personal catering, 120 S. Houghton Road.

• AGM Container Controls, 3526 E. Fort Lowell Road.

• QuakeWrap earthquake protection for buildings, 2055 E. 17th St.

• Effortless HR online human resources software, 7670 E. Broadway, Suiite 280.

• FX Studios website design, 6901 S. Copper Run Ave.

• Idea Magic marketing, 2114 W. Grant Road, Suite 124.

• Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 4574 E. Broadway.

• Adobe Rose Inn bed and breakfast and scone mix, 940 N. Olsen Ave.

• Aviar Commercial Space Planning & Design, 180 E. Broadway.

• Cutting Edge RV & Auto Refinishing mobile service, 17362 S. Azure Sky Trail, Vail.

• Paper Paper Paper retailer of stationary, invitation, announcement and other paper products, 3130 E. Fort Lowell Road.

• Handmaker senior services, 2221 N. Rosemont Blvd.

• Y Cross Management Group for community associatons, 8375 N. Oracle Road, Suite 150.

• Solar Store retailer of sustainable energy solutions, 2833 N. Country Club Road.

• The Caliber Group marketing and advertising, 4007 E. Paradise Falls Drive, Suite 210.

• Skin Spectrum dermatologists, 6127 N. La Cholla Blvd, Suite 101.

• Wheatmark Inc. book publishers, 610 E. Delano St., Suite 104.

• Cooking Sherry LLC chocolate fountain rental and catering, Marana.

• Repp Design + Construction, 422 W. Speedway.

• Pima Computer Recycling, 1134 S. Park Ave.

• Sandbrook Benefits Group, 7320 N. La Cholla Blvd., Suite 154-219.

• Tucci Creative advertising agency, 5967 E. Fairmount St.

• Valor HospiceCare & PalliativeCare, 1860 E. River Road.

In addition to the awards, the SASIE ceremonies Feb. 17 will surprise five finalist businesses with special awards for company culture, customer service, innovation, community and commerce.

And the Tucson Chapter of National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) will announce its 2009 Business Woman of the Year Award.

“This is an opportunity to dress up, attend a gala event celebrating a diverse group of businesses and connect with successful business people in Tucson,” said  Charlie O’Dowd, senior vice president for the ASBA in Southern Arizona. “This event honors entrepreneurs in our region whose innovative approach to business deserves special recognition.”

The evening begins with a reception at 6 p.m. followed by the awards presentation starting at 7 p.m. It will also include the illusionary performances of the Magic Dance Theatre of Sarlot and Eyed.

Tickets cost $60 per person and can be purchased online at www.sasieawards.com or through ASBA at (520) 327-0222.

Each application was independently judged by the panel of judges, which included: Cristie Street of Nextrio, Maricella Solis De Kester of the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Steve Hart of the Small Business Administration, Gaya Zeiter of Premier Printing and Mailing, Janice Ulrich of E-las-tek representing NAWBO.