Chamber’s “Best of Manhattan” winners announced [PHOTOS]

More than 200 members of the local business community gathered at the Manhattan Country Club Tuesday evening for the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce’s inaugural “Best of Manhattan” award show. The formal night kicked off with cocktail hour and ended with an awards presentation announcing the winners of seven categories.

Best of 2013 Award for all-around winner: The Zislis Group
Full Circle Award for best charity: Skechers
Homegrown Mogul Award for entrepreneur of 2013: Mike Simms of the Simms Group
Manhattan Experience Award for best local experience, event or venue: Hometown Fair
Home Sweet Home Award for best in real estate: Matt Morris
Best of the Press Award for favorite South Bay media outlet: The Beach Reporter
Toast of the Coast Award for best dining: Fishbar

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Linda LeRoy, past president of Neptunian Woman's Club, Elaine Trotter, current president of Netunian Woman's Club and Assembly member Al Muratsuchi. — Linda LeRoy, past president of Neptunian Woman’s Club, Elaine Trotter, current president of Netunian Woman’s Club and Assembly member Al Muratsuchi.

Miriam Paige, Brooke Tuley, Michelle Memmott, Kelly Fogarty and Pat Martzen of the Soroptimist Club. — Miriam Paige, Brooke Tuley, Michelle Memmott, Kelly Fogarty and Pat Martzen of Soroptimist International Manhattan Beach.

Monica Frey, assistant general manager of Manhattan Village, Dan Lipton, publisher of Travelhost, and Valerie James, marketing manager of Manhattan Village — Monica Frey, assistant general manager of Manhattan Village, Dan Lipton, publisher of Travelhost, and Valerie James, marketing manager of Manhattan Village.

Manhattan Beach councilman Tony D'Errico, Erin Mullooly, director of Walk with Sally, DeAnn Flores Chase of the South Bay Business Lawyers, Kris D'Errico, owner of Bella Beach and Bella Beach Kids, and Nick Arquette, founder of Walk with Sally. — Manhattan Beach councilman Tony D’Errico, Erin Mullooly, director of Walk with Sally, DeAnn Flores Chase of the South Bay Business Lawyers, Kris D’Errico, owner of Bella Beach and Bella Beach Kids, and Nick Arquette, founder of Walk with Sally.

Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce president and CEO James O'Callaghan, Karie Klaczkiewicz of the Manhattan Beach Marriott, Jeff Hart of the Manhattan Beach Marriott and Lori Tostado of Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce. — Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce president and CEO James O’Callaghan, Karie Klaczkiewicz of the Manhattan Beach Marriott, Jeff Hart of the Manhattan Beach Marriott and Lori Tostado of Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce.

Manhattan Beach Mayor Pro Tem Amy Howorth and Nancy B. Hersman of South Bay Business Lawyers.

Manhattan Beach Councilman Mark Burton and Rod Spackman of Chevron.

Skechers wins Full Circle Award for best charity — Skechers wins Full Circle Award for best charity.

Mike Simms wins Manhattan's Entrepreneur of 2013 — Mike Simms of The Simms Group wins the Homegrown Mogul Award for best entrepreneur.

Late Body Glove founder Bob Meistrell's family accepts a County of Los Angeles Commendation on his behalf. — Late Body Glove founder Bob Meistrell’s family accepts a County of Los Angeles Commendation on his behalf.

Hometown Fair wins the Manhattan Experience Award for best local experience, event or venue.

Matt Morse wins Home Sweet Home Award for best in real estate.

The Beach Reporter wins the Best of the Press award. — The Beach Reporter wins the “Best of the Press” award.

Fish Bar wins "Toast of the Coast" for best dining. — Fishbar wins “Toast of the Coast” for best dining.

The Zislis Group takes home "Best of 2013" as all-around winner. — The Zislis Group takes home “Best of 2013” as all-around winner.

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