Ocean Beach MainStreet Association held its annual awards dinner Jan. 24. Each 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.
\nThe winners: Clean and Safe Committee
\nProp\u00f3sito: Educar a los comerciantes y promover un entorno seguro y limpio en los distritos comerciales de Ocean Beach.
\nKen Moss \u2013 for his two years of work to secure new LED lighting for the commercial districts in OB Design Committee\u00a0
\nProp\u00f3sito: Identificar y desarrollar los programas de dise\u00f1o necesarios para las mejoras p\u00fablicas en toda la comunidad empresarial y ayudar a los due\u00f1os de negocios\/propiedades con educaci\u00f3n en dise\u00f1o y asistencia t\u00e9cnica seg\u00fan lo soliciten.\u00a0
\nLighthouse Ice Cream \u2013 for their charming shop design.
\nOB Garden Caf\u00e9 \u2013 for their outstanding rebuild and remodel.
\nPat\u2019s Liquor \u2013 remodeling and upgrading signage on their corner lot.
\nSapporo Japanese Restaurant \u2013 for the addition of beautiful mural on their exterior.
\nCC Summerfield, Realtor \u2013 outstanding new office interior remodel.
\nShore Thing Pet Supply \u2013 (formerly Bancroft Pet Supply) \u2013 excellent product displays and window decorating
\nThe Design Committee People\u2019s Choice Award went to OB Garden Cafe. Economic Vitality Committee\u00a0
\nProp\u00f3sito: Promover el mejor aprovechamiento de los recursos edilicios, naturales y humanos existentes para asegurar la viabilidad econ\u00f3mica de la OB. El enfoque de este comit\u00e9 es el bienestar econ\u00f3mico de los distritos comerciales de OB, incluida la retenci\u00f3n comercial, el reclutamiento comercial y los estudios de an\u00e1lisis de costos.
\nKilowatt Brewing Co \u2013 for spearheading OB\u2019s first collaborative beer at OB Oktoberfest with six local breweries.
\nGianni Buonomo Vintners \u2013 for receiving gold and double gold medals from coast-to-coast in domestic and international competitions. OB Town Council \u2013 for an outstanding Holiday Parade that reflects the best of OB
\nOB Brewery \u2013 for receiving a coveted Gold Medal\u00a0 and the designation of\u00a0 “Small Brewery of the Year” award from Great American Beer Festival.
\nThe Economic Vitality People\u2019s Choice Award went to OB Town Council. Promotion Committee\u00a0
\nPurpose: To improve consumer, merchant, and resident confidence in OB through a unified image created by an exciting variety of activities. This committee is dedicated to creating & implementing special events, promoting the business district, and advertising campaigns, as well as OceanBeachSanDiego.com.
\nRun for Cover Bookstore \u2013 outstanding marketing as a new business.
\nIntrepid Network \u2013 for producing the outstanding OBMA\u2019s 40th Anniversary Timeline Video.
\nCulture Brewing Co. \u2013 for their community outreach and involvement in the community.
\nCreations \u2013 for participating in multiple membership opportunities to market\u00a0 their business.
\nThe Promotion Committee People’s Choice Award went to Run for Cover Bookstore. The Pass the Torch awards
\nThe OB MainStreet Association\u00a0wants to thank the following people and businesses:
\nOB Paint & Hardware\u00a0for their 100 years of business in OB;
\nThe Black Bead\u00a0for 26 years of business in Ocean Beach;
\nNewport Avenue Antique Center\u00a0for 25 years of business in Ocean Beach, which established Ocean Beach as a destination for antique lovers. Community Partner Awards
\nPoint Loma Masonic Center\u00a0for generously donating the hall for the event.
\nUnion Bank\u00a0for being a major event sponsor. Special Awards
\nMichele Amsterdam \u2013 2018\u00a0Volunteer of the Year.
\nCraig Gerwig \u2013 outstanding volunteer member of the year award. Mike Hardin “Like a Boss” Award\u00a0(presented to an outstanding member of the community who reflects Mike Hardin\u2019s spirit, generosity, and love of Ocean Beach): Claudia Jack, for her commitment and volunteerism in her community. Customer Service Business of the Year awards
\nThese go to the business that the general public (through online voting) felt best exemplified the spirit of OB by reflecting positive awareness and activity in the community through their exceptional customer service.
\nFirst \u2013 Mother\u2019s Saloon;
\nSecond \u2013 Catrina Russell;
\nThird \u2013 TapShack.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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