Chamber shines light on Laguna spirit

More than 200 guests filled the venue [seven-degrees] Friday to honor recipients of the Laguna Beach Chamber of Commerce’s annual Spirit of Laguna awards.

Chamber board members selected winners from nominees recommended by the public in each category. Each honoree was given a trophy and certificate of congratulations from Assemblyman Matthew Harper (R-Huntington Beach) and Orange County District 5 Supervisor Lisa Bartlett.

Here is a list of the winners.

Business of the Year: Mozambique Steakhouse, Bar and Lounge

Volunteer of the Year: Justin In’tVeld

Citizen of the Year: Elizabeth Pearson, former Laguna Beach mayor

Green Enterprise of the Year: Waste Management

Building Industry of the Year: ValleyCrest Landscape Cos.

Nonprofit of the Year: Laguna Beach Seniors at the Susi Q

Restaurant of the Year: Ocean View Bar & Grill at The Hotel Laguna

Government Official of the Year: Councilman Kelly Boyd

City Professional of the Year: Assistant City Manager Christa Johnson

Retail Store of the Year: The Vault Men’s/Women’s/Kid’s

Gallery of the Year: Ruth Mayer Fine Art

Professional Service of the Year: Marshall Ininns Design

Chamber Board Member of the Year: Debbie Macdonald

—Bryce Alderton

Twitter: @AldertonBryce