2009 Celebration of Entrepreneurship Finalists
Outstanding Entrepreneur of the Year
Awarded to an outstanding individual who has demonstrated significant entrepreneurial success in any industry or business category through creativity, innovation, tenacity, relentless pursuit of opportunity and ability to make a difference under adverse situations and environments.
- J.R. Johnson - Lunch.com
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David Keane - Wild Eyes Productions
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Michael Keegan - Manhattan Bread & Bagel
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Matt Morris - Matt Morris Development
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Dr. Anne Norris Ozer & Dr. Steven W. Ozer - Beach Teeth
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Steve Schwartz - Art of Tea
Outstanding Young Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur under the age of 30 who has started a successful business in the past five years.
- Meg Hall - Made by Meg LLC
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Richard Haynes - Elwood Capital Group, Inc.
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Jason Jones - The Sweatshirt Project
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Chris & Tyler Smith - Emerge Interactive Agency
Outstanding Entrepreneur of a Distinguished Biz for Kids
Individual(s) who have created a business that is focused on children or servicing the needs of children.
- Tara Church - Tree Musketeers
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Melanie West & Suzanne Kisly-Coburn - Dynamic Learning Services
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Judy Ernst - Montessori School of Manhattan Beach
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Dr. Janelle Holden, D.D.S. - Dr. Janelle Holden, Pediatric Dentist
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Coach Derek Locklear - Coach Derek Inc.
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Sara Magers & Gabriella Twigg - Love My Planet Lunches
Outstanding New Business
A business that received a local business license with the past 2 years.
- Kim Castner - Go Green Lunch Box
- Adam & Michael Goldberg - Fresh Brothers
- J.R. Johnson - Lunch.com
- Sasha King & Deborah Greene - epOxyGreen
- Marisa Scarda & Mario Sandoval - Natural Simplicity
- Mike Simms - Tin Roof Bistro
Distinguished Philanthropic Event
An individual(s) who has spearheaded a successful philanthropic event that brought awareness or made a significant impact in the community.
- Kevin Barry - Sangria's "Surf Fiesta After Party"
- Jeff Miller - Jimmy Miller Foundation "Surf Fiesta"
- Mike Harrington & Will Silva - White Light Night's Walk with Sally
- Ed Lynch - Mychal's Learning Place/Feed Your Face Luncheon/Bowl-a-thon
- Linda Rambis - The LA Lakers Youth Foundation
- Erika White - Manhattan Beach Education Foundation Annual Wine Event
Outstanding Real Estate Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur that is in the area of real estate that has an original or innovative approach to the real estate business. This category includes any professional entrepreneur in the real estate industry (i.e. realtor, escrow officer, builder, title company, etc.).
- Jack Gillespie & Jim Van Zanten - South Bay Brokers
- Kim Komick - KKC Development, Inc.
- Matt Morris - Matt Morris Development
- Daniel Salzman - Evergreen Design Build, Inc.
Lifetime Achievement
Presented to individual(s) who has demonstrated outstanding entrepreneurial spirit and deserved to be honored and remembered by generations to come.
- Seymour Bilowit - Seymour Jewelers
- Julie Hantzarides - Old Venice Restaurant
- Dave Hollander - Becker Surfboards
- Dennis Jarvis - Spyder Surfboards
- Chet Pipkin - Belkin
- Ron Valenta - General Finance Group, Inc.
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2009 Celebration of Entrepreneurship Finalists
