McMurry has been ranked No. 44 on the list of top private companies in Arizona at the 18^th annual Arizona Corporate Excellence (ACE) Awards, presented by Phoenix Business Journal. The awards celebrate private businesses thriving in Arizona and rank them based on 2011 financial performance.

 “Being recognized as one of the 50 companies helping to make Arizona’s economy thrive is a huge honor,“ says CEO Chris McMurry. “There are many amazing companies on this list, and joining them is a tribute to our equally amazing staff, who have all played a part in taking us here.”

McMurry was the only marketing firm to make the list, which was dominated by the construction, technology and wholesale industries. This was the third time McMurry has ranked as an ACE Private Company; in 2008 it was No. 48, and in 2010 it was No. 41.

McMurry is also currently the No. 8 Best Small Workplace in the U.S., as ranked by Great Place to Work® and Entrepreneur®; is one of the 100 Best Arizona Companies, according to BestCompaniesAZ; and was recently named one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ.