You're Invited to Celebrate Montrose's Best Folks, Organizations

An awards event will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at Angeles National Golf Club to honor the people who best served Montrose-La Crescenta in 2011 and welcome new board members to the Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. 

Honorees include several locals, businesses and organizations who worked year-round to provide resources to the community, said Melinda Clarke, Executive Director of Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce. 

Glendale Mayor Laura Friedman, Sheriff's Capt. Dave Silversparre, Glendale Police Chief Ronald De Pompa, retiring north-area command Glendale Police Lt. Ian Grimes and new area Lt. Scott Bickle are confirmed guests, Clarke said.

Here is a list of the award recipients.  

Business of the Year: Giuseppe's Pizzeria

Organization of the Year: Crescenta Valley Drug & Alcohol Prevention Coalition

Business Person of the Year: Henry Baeza of

Educator of the Year: Michelle Doll, Principal

Volunteer of the Year: Robbyn Battles of

Peace Officer of the Year: Retiring Glendale Police Lt. Ian Grimes

Frank Roberts Award: Mary O'Keefe of Prom Plus, CVDAPC and the Firehouse

Oktoberfest Volunteer: Chris Waldheim of

Beautification:

Community Endearment: Harriet Hammonds of Los Angeles Unified School District

Community Enhancement: Owners Bradley Howard, Cynthia Howard and Ted J. Green of

In the Line of Duty: Sheriff's Deputy J.R. Ruiz will receive this first time award for his work to help . Ruiz drove his car in front of car heading 50 mph and saved the driver or anyone else from injury. Ruiz walked away with just a bumper scratch. 

The Montrose-Verdugo City Chamber of Commerce Awards Installation will be held on Thursday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at Angeles National Golf Club, 9401 Foothill Blvd., Sunland. Tickets are $50 per person and the attire is semi-formal. To attend, call (818) 249-7171 or visit Montrosechamber.org.