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by Kevin CodyThis year’s Hermosa Beach Person of the Year Award, for the first time since the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce created the award in 1959, was awarded posthumously.
The award was accepted by psychologist and Shock Boxx Gallery owner Mike Collins on behalf of Hermosa therapist Kevin Sousa. In addition to a clinical practice, Sousa owned a recording studio, performed widely with his band, and was active locally in politics, most notably during the Keep Hermosa Beautiful/Stop Oil campaign in 2015. Sousa passed away of melanoma in May 2023. Collins described his close friend as a “Rock Star therapist” and “life force” for the community.
Ten other Best of Hermosa awards were presented by the Chamber of Commerce Monday night, January 29, at Saint Rocke.
The other honorees were:
Best of Hermosa: Hermosa Cyclery.
Best Bite: Hermosa Brewing Company.
5 Star Service: Sea Sprite Hotel.
DIG Standout (Diversity, Inclusion, Gener equality): Barsha.
Nonprofit: South Bay Music Connection.
Legacy: The Lighthouse Cafe.
Master of the Market (Realtor): Ed Kaminsky.
Artist: Musician Jeremy Buck.
Retail Renegade: curious…
Chamber Member of the Year: SkyOne Federal Credit Union.
For more about the Hermosa Beach Chamber of Commerce visit HBChamber.net. ER
