The Ocean Beach business community gathered in an impressive turnout of more than 170 people on Oct. 22 to honor the community\u2019s merchants during the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association\u2019s (OBMA) annual Awards Night Celebration. Mayor Jerry Sanders made a special appearance at the awards program despite celebrating his wedding anniversary that day, meeting participants and offering a few words. State Sen. Christine Kehoe also appeared. Sanders and Kehoe have a long history with the residents of Ocean Beach and were joined by District 2 City Councilman Kevin Faulconer and county Supervisor Greg Cox in praising the OBMA, its board and volunteers. Cordelia Mendoza, chair of the OBMA\u2019s Promotion Committee, presented the 2009 awards to businesses and individuals who are involved in quality of life efforts in Ocean Beach. Recognized were: \u2022 Winston\u2019s for bringing a laugh to OB with the “OB Comedy Night”; \u2022 David Linton for his support of and involvement with the Ocean Beach community through his artwork; \u2022 Pizza Port for its “Welcome Aboard” program and support of Ocean Beach events; and \u2022 Gallagher\u2019s Pub for outstanding marketing efforts. Yvonne Cruz, representing OBMA Design Committee Chair Barbara Iacometti, presented the committee\u2019s 2009 Sunflower Awards to: \u2022 Architectural firm Hanna Gabriel Wells for excellence in the re-use of an existing building and for providing OB with an outstanding interior and exterior remodel job; and \u2022 Sunset Cliffs Animal Hospital for the most remarkable interior and exterior remodel and positive contribution to the community. Cruz also presented Community Volunteer Awards to: \u2022 Point Loma Landscaping for volunteer efforts to keep Ocean Beach looking good; and \u2022 Janis Ambrosiani for extensive volunteer efforts in designing and producing the 2009 OB Street Fair Mural. Heather Clarke presented the OBMA\u2019s Economic Restructuring Committee awards to: \u2022 Suzy Lambert of Crystal Visions, who earned the 2009 Business Award for marketing efforts to organize and promote Santa Monica Avenue merchants; \u2022 Craig Gerwig of Newport Avenue Antique Center, who earned the 2009 Community Partner Award for volunteer efforts on behalf of the OBMA and the community; and \u2022 OB Rag, which earned the 2009 Community Partner Award for outstanding coverage of the 30th annual Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival. Julie Klein, of the OBMA Crime Prevention Subcommittee, presented 2009 Community Partner awards to Capt. Walt Vasquez and Officer David Surwilo of the San Diego Police Department. \u2022 Vasquez was recognized for his ongoing commitment to Ocean Beach while Surwilo was recognized for his ongoing commitment to Ocean Beach and work with the OB Crime Prevention Committee. OBMA President Mike Akey presented special 2009 Community Partner awards to: \u2022 Point Loma Masonic Temple for a generous community partnership with the OBMA; \u2022 OB Town Council for ongoing involvement and support of the 30th annual Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival; \u2022 Shades Oceanfront Bistro for support of the 30th annual Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival by providing committee chili; and \u2022 Union Bank for its support of and involvement with the Ocean Beach community. Special 2009 Community Volunteer Awards went to Chuck Schiele, Joshua Utley and Yvonne Cruz. Schiele, of StudiOB, designed and produced OB\u2019s first CD compilation called “WAVES: The Sound of Ocean Beach.” Ocean Beach is known for its diverse music culture. Schiele helped distribute certificates to all the musicians involved in making the CD and presented a certificate to Jim Grant for his cover photograph. Utley, of Intrepid Network, was recognized for dedication and donation of countless hours in redesigning the OBMA\u2019s website after joining the Promotion Committee. Visit the new site at www.oceanbeachsandiego.com. Cruz chaired the OB Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Festival for so long that no one can remember how long. Last year she passed the torch to Barbara Iacometti and mentored her through the 2009 event. \u2014 From staff and contribution<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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