The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association honored members for their contributions to the Ocean Beach community at its annual awards celebration on Thursday, Jan. 26.
\n“Our annual awards ceremony is a great occasion to reflect on the past year in Ocean Beach and celebrate the accomplishments of our hard-working merchants, who continuously give back to the community,” said Denny Knox, executive director of OBMA. The program highlighted events and accomplishments over the past year with a slideshow.
\nEach year the OBMA committees award individuals and businesses for their contributions to public improvements, public safety, design, promotion, revitalization and expansion within the community. The OBMA members voted on a People\u2019s Choice winner in each category while the Customer Service Business of the Year was chosen by the public through online voting.
\nForty-five businesses\/individuals were recognized for their contributions at the event; of those, the following received the People\u2019s Choice for their categories: Public Safety Committee
\nSDPD Western Division: Keith Lucas, Assistant Chief of Police; Lt. William Carter for their outstanding work throughout the Ocean Beach community. Design Committee
\nOB Brewery for turning a vacant building into a hip, local brewery with amazing views. Economic Vitality Committee
\nWonderland Ocean Pub for bringing employment opportunities to the community. Promotion Committee
\nOB Historical Society for promotion Ocean Beach and producing the informative OB Pier Historical brochure. North OB Committee
\nOB Woman\u2019s Club for renovating their location, hosting and participating in events, and contributing to the community. Community Partner Awards
\nNewbreak Church for participating in so many local activities and generously donating meeting space, as well as volunteering to help where needed.
\nPoint Loma Landscape for quietly maintaining the plants at the corner of Newport Ave. and Sunset Cliffs Boulevard.
\nPoint Loma Masonic Center for offering the space for the Annual Awards Center.
\nUnion Bank \u2013 Justin Johnson, bank manager, for sponsoring the event. Customer Service Business of the Year
\nThese awards go to the businesses that exemplify the spirit of Ocean Beach and reflect a positive awareness and activity in the community through their exceptional customer service.
\n– First place \u2013 Catrina Russell Real Estate;
\n– Second place \u2013 Tranquil Home Personnel Service;
\n– Third place \u2013 TYSON. Two special awards were presented at the annual event. Julie Klein was presented the “Sheriff of OB Award” for single-handedly charging forward with the OB Security Program to help protect OB\u2019s commercial district businesses, local shoppers, and visitors. Next, Shane Hardin, son of the late Mike Hardin, founder of Hodad\u2019s, presented the Mike Hardin “Like a Boss” award, which is presented to an outstanding member of the community who reflects Mike Hardin\u2019s spirit, generosity and love of Ocean Beach. This year, the award went to Dave Martin for his contributions and devotion to Ocean Beach. For more information on the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, visit www.oceanbeachsandiego.com.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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