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Congratulations to our 2024 Businesses of the Year!
Each year the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce recognizes local businesses and community members for their outstanding business practices, civic leadership, and community service. Congratulations to the following business award winners!
- NewBusiness: Suzette Cafe & Bistro
- Small Business: Hookhouse Sausalito
- Large Business: The Marin Mammal Center
- Legacy Business: The Inn Above Tide
- Presidents Award: Teresa Ancona, Angelino Restaurant
- Legacy Award: James Gabbert, Sausalito On the Waterfront Foundation
- Spirit of Marin 2024: James Gabbert, Sausalito On the Waterfront Foundation
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2024 Spirit of MarinThe Sausalito Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce that James Gabbert has been nominated for the esteemed 2024 Spirit of Marin Award! A Stanford University graduate with a degree in electrical engineering, James founded KPEN-FM, which he transformed into K-101 in 1968, and later launched KOFY-TV.Jim has dedicated his life to community service, from chairing the State of Emergency Communications Committee to leading efforts for California's Amber Bill, enhancing the state's ability to rescue abducted children.In retirement, he has volunteered tirelessly in Sausalito, chairing the Sausalito Art Festival, founding the Sausalito on the Waterfront Foundation, and serving as Chair of the Sausalito Chamber of Commerce during the COVID-19 recovery. Currently, he chairs the Government Action Committee, working with the Mayor, city council members, the city manager, and city staff to help promote pro-business initiatives and create an equitable business environment.Please join us in celebrating Jim Gabbert's remarkable contributions to our community and his well-deserved nomination for the 2024 Spirit of Marin Award!
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Sausalito Chamber Awards
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Bank of Marin Spirit of Marin
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Spirit of Marin Awards prior to 2024:2024 Jim Gabbert, Volunteer of the Year2023 Monica Finnegan, Volunteer of the Year2022 Sausalito City Librarian, Abott Chambers – Business Citizen of the Year2021 The Pines, Gil Purcell and Roxanne Sheridan – Business Citizens of the Year2020 Angelino Restaurant, The Ancona Family – Business of the Year2019 Christopher Holbrook, Studio 333 – Business Citizen of the Year2018 Sean & Sonja Saylor – Business of the Year2017 Shelby Van Meter – Business Citizen of the Year2016 Oonagh Kavanagh (former Chamber CEO)2015 Sally Calef-Gebron (posthumously)2014 Kim Huff2013 Tom Campagna2012 Cathy Stierhoff2011 Cheryl Popp2010 Jeff Scharosch2009 Ann Arnott2008 Susan Roe2007 Mike Stone2006 Jack Schwartz2005 Yoshi Tome2004 Chris Gallagher2003 Amy Belser, Mayor2002 Leon Galletto2001 Bay Cities Refuse2000 Herb Weiner1999 Leonard Kaprielian1998 Peg Copple1997 Merv Regan1996 Nora Smith1995 Paul Anderson1994 John Mays (Casa Madrona)
