The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) held its annual meeting and awards gala on Oct. 25 to recognize members for their contributions to the Ocean Beach community. Merchants and members of the community were honored for their volunteerism, creative promotions of their business and best use of the storefront improvement program, among other recognitions. In total, 26 awards were given to a group of 32 people. In addition to the awards ceremony, OBMA committees were recognized for their work throughout the year. Highlights included launching the business development series to support local merchants and implementing a 125th anniversary rebrand for OBMA. “This year\u2019s awards are also a celebration of a huge milestone, our 125th anniversary as a community,” said Denny Knox, OBMA executive director. “Local businesses worked to support the anniversary celebration and our special events throughout the year, so these awards are really an acknowledgement to those people who have gone above and beyond to make our 125th anniversary shine.” Award categories include promotion, design, economic restructuring, crime prevention and organization. Awards were presented by the chairs of the various OBMA committees. The winners were: PROMOTION COMMITTEE AWARDS<\/b> \u2022 Best Event Music Support and Promotion: Michael Head \u2022 Best Storefront Display: Miss Match \u2022 Best Fundraising Promotion: Pizza Port & South Coast Surf Shop \u2022 Best Multi-Business Event Development: Session\u2019s Public \u2022 Most Creative Use of Business Promotions: Shades \u2022 Best Use of Space: The Lazy Hummingbird \u2022 Best Special Events Promotion: Vignette\u2019s DESIGN COMMITTEE AWARDS<\/b> \u2022 Best Use of the Storefront Improvement Program: Kecho\u2019s Caf\u00e9 \u2022 Best Use of Art: Last Days Tattoo \u2022 Best Redesign Implementation: Newport Farms Market \u2022 Best Restaurant Business Expansion: Ortega\u2019s \u2022 Best Use of Sustainable Materials: Raglan Public House \u2022 Best Retail Renovation and Design: Wahine\u2019s ECONOMIC RESTRUCTURING COMMITTEE<\/b> \u2022 Best Branding Campaign: Ashley Lewis (Dog Beach Design) \u2022 Innovative Business Model: Newport Quick Stop \u2022 Respect OB Award: Julie Klein, Mary Orem, Noah Tafolla and Andy Taubam \u2022 Best PROW Enhancements: To the Point CRIME PREVENTION COMMITTEE<\/b> \u2022 Community Partnership Award \u2014 Community Ambassador: Mercier Guignard (San Diego Park and Recreation Department) \u2022 Community Partnership Award \u2014 Venue Host: Point Loma Masonic Center \u2022 Community Partnership Award \u2014 Community Volunteerism Award: Sunset Cliffs Surfing Association \u2022 Community Partnership Award \u2014 Major Contributor: Union Bank ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE<\/b> \u2022 Guardians of Dogs: Dog Beach Dog Wash \u2022 125 Year Anniversary Celebration \u2014 Heritage Award: Mary Bishop and Molly Allen \u2022 Volunteer Service to the OBMA: Mark Schlesinger \u2022 Special Recognition Award: Mike Berrill \u2022 125 Year Anniversary Celebration \u2014 Community Partnership Award: Ocean Beach Historical Society \u2022 125 Year Anniversary Celebration \u2014 Community Partnership Award: Peninsula Beacon\/San Diego Community Newspaper Group Guests kicked off the night by citing The OB Pledge of Allegiance. Mayor Jerry Sanders, county Supervisor Ron Roberts and District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer were in attendance and recognized the OBMA for its community spirit and special events. As a special sendoff to the outgoing Sanders as mayor, the OBMA recognized him with the 2012 Many Thanks Award. “All politics aside, Mayor Sanders is a friend to Ocean Beach and we will miss him when he\u2019s gone,” said Knox. For more information on the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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