The following is a summary of the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association (OBMA) Annual Awards Celebration:
Click here to view the full PDF presentation, which includes a thank-you message to all participants for celebrating the Annual Awards with OBMA. The presentation highlights the community's commitment to enhancing local business and community vitality in Ocean Beach.
Event Overview
- Date: January 23, 2025
- Purpose: To celebrate and recognize contributions to the Ocean Beach community through various awards.
Sponsors
- Presenting Sponsor: US Bank
- Program Sponsors: Gallagher, Bolander, Smedley, LLP (Trust & Estates Attorneys), The Inn at Sunset Cliffs, and The Peninsula Alliance.
- Bar & Beverage Sponsors: Included a beer sponsor.
- Table Sponsors: Numerous businesses like Batten Accountancy, Catrina Russell Real Estate, and more.
- Food Sponsors: A wide array of local establishments like BBQ House, California Wild Ales, and many more.
- Production Sponsors: Companies and individuals like AJ Knox, Centric, Craig Gerwig, etc.
OBMA Board and Staff
- Board of Directors: Led by President Barbara lacometti, with Vice Presidents Mike Akey and CC Summerfield, among others.
- OBMA Office Staff:
- Denny Knox (Executive Director)
- Tracy Wagner (Operations Manager)
- Kristen Keltner (Event & Program Manager)
- Dayna Cornell (Office & Event Assistant)
- Additional support from various designers, assistants, and managers.
Awards and Recognitions
- Clean & Safe Committee Awards:
- Eze Ryders OB F-Bikes for block transformation.
- Submerge for community involvement.
- The Peninsula Alliance for entryway beautification.
- Design Committee Awards:
- South Coast Surf Shop for creative window displays.
- Sunset Clipps, The Bowl, and Vinum Locus Wine Bar for various design aspects.
- Economic Vitality Committee Awards:
- Café Bella on Newport, Kustom Kulture, Newbreak Café, and Shore Thing Pet Supply for utilizing the Storefront Improvement Program.
- Promotion Committee Awards:
- It's Raw Poke, The Holding Company, James Gang Printing, Official Ocean Beach, and Wonderland Ocean Pub for various promotional efforts.
- Community Partner Awards:
- Ocean Beach Community Foundation, Love Thy Neighborhood, Ocean Beach Woman's Club, and Dave Surwilo for community service.
- Milestone Awards:
- Celebrating anniversaries for Lighthouse Ice Cream, OB Hardware (105 years), Ocean Beach Woman's Club (100 years), and Sunshine Company (50 years).
- Volunteer and Board Member Recognitions:
- Ron Marcotte for board service.
- Key Media for support of OBMA.
- Carter Moss for extensive community involvement (Mike Hardin Like A Boss Award).
- People's Choice Awards:
- Catrina Russell (1st Place) and Shawnn Silverman (2nd Place) for community engagement and customer service.
