2008 Los Angeles Organizing Awards

The Los Angeles Organizing Awards is the premier national event celebrating the contributions of individuals, retailers, authors, corporations, and media who promote the advancement of the organizing industry. Nominees and recipients were honored at the third annual gala evening on February 1, 2008, at the Luxe Hotel in Bel Air. Sherri Shepherd of ABC-TV's "The View" hosted the event, which featured a who's who list of professional organizing and lifestyle experts from around the country.

Special Thanks to Our Presenting Sponsor

 

OUR AWARD WINNERS, CELEBRITY PRESENTERS, AND ATTENDING MEMBERS

Jodie Watson, Vice-President of NAPO-LA and Chair of the Los Angeles Organizing Awards, accepts a first-time achievement: receiving the Leading Edge and Raising the Bar Awards, presented here by NAPO-LA President John Trosko

The Container Store representatives David Finch, Manager of the Century City location, and Suzanne Meriden, Manager of the Pasadena location, are seen here accepting Best Organizing Product Retailer Award from Abbey Keusch, NAPO-LA's Volunteer Coordinator

Peter Walsh receives the first-time Special Recognition Award from NAPO-LA Immediate Past President Chris McKenry and President John Trosko for Walsh's episode Inside the Lives of Hoarders on The Oprah Winfrey Show


NAPO-LA Educational Development Program Co-Chair Jean Furuya accepts the Award for Best Organizing Coach or Mentor


Frances Frazen accepts the award for Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity for The National Council of Jewish Women as National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization President Lynne Johnson and NAPO San Diego President Diana Jillie look on


John Trosko congratulates Cary Brazemen of Garage Envy for his Best Garage Design Firm Award


Karen Block and Margot Friend of KangaRooM Storage accept awards for both Best Office Organizing Product (Stackable File Box) and Most Helpful Organizing Technology (Phone/PDA Charging Station) from host Sherri Shepherd


Linda Hecht accepts The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Product for her imaginative Hecht of an Organizer, presented by NAPO-San Francisco representatives Margaret Lukens, Stephanie Barbic, and Mary Ann Pate


Organize Magazine Founder Joyce Dorny receives the Best Organizing Magazine Award from host Sherri Shepherd


Jacqueline Johnson and Leslie Llewellyn of Ogilvy PR accept on behalf of California Closets for Best Closet Design Firm from Homemade Simple's Nadia Geller and Clean House's Linda Koopersmith


OnlineOrganizing.com's Ramona Creel gives an inspiring acceptance speech for her award for Most Valuable Educational Resource


Valentina Sgro receives the award for Best Organizing Book, Patience and the Porsche, from industry leader Julie Morgenstern


2006 winner for Best Organizing Book, Julie Morgenstern, with Sherri Shepherd of ABC-TV's The View, our host for the evening


Sherri here with NAPO-LA President John Trosko

Two of the Founders of The National Association of Professional Organizers, Beverly Clower (L) and Ann Gambrell (R), raise a toast to our host.

Sherri here with her own Professional Organizer and NAPO-LA Vice President Jodie Watson, who also served as Chair of the Awards

Sherri with Fay Wolf, who was in charge of the video submissions for the Awards and a member of the Awards Task Force

Justine Miceli, former NAPO-LA Board member, with Sherri

NAPO-LA Past President Donna McMillan (L) and The Organized Student author Donna Goldberg (R) with Sherri

Sherri with Nadia Geller of Trading Spaces, While Your Were Out, and Homemade Simple 

NAPO-LA Secretary and Newsletter Editor Claire Flannery (L) and Director of Administration Toni Scharff (R) surround Sherri

Sherri with (L-R) NAPO National President Standolyn Robertson, NAPO-LA Vice President Jodie Watson, and NAPO-LA Past President Dorothy Breininger

Sherri with Organize Magazine Editor and Founder Joyce Dorny

Joyce Dorny with Peter Walsh

Deborah Shearer of Organize.com with Peter Walsh

Standolyn Robertson, National NAPO President

Organizing Life Coach for the Dr. Phil Show and organizing innovator Dorothy Breininger

Dorothy with the Beverly Hills Organizer Linda Koopersmith of Clean House

Dorothy poses with NAPO-LA Director of Communications and Technology Susan Culligan

And again with NAPO-LA Chapter Historian Christie Gelsomino

President of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization, Lynne Johnson

Monica Ricci, author, spokesperson, and radio host

Interior designer Nadia Geller, nationally known TV personality, featured in Trading Spaces, While You Were Out, and Homemade Simple

Lorie Marrero, creator of The Clutter Diet and founder of In Living Order, Austin, Texas

Sherrie Dodsworth shows off her portable home filing system, the Vital Records PortaVault, recipient of Best Residential Organizing Product

Deborah and Terry Shearer (Founder) of Organize.com

NAPO-LA Vice President and Awards Chair Jodie Watson with husband James

Valentina Sgro, recipient of Best Organizing Book, Patience and the Porsche, seen here with husband Carl Cormany

NAPO Founders Ann Gambrell (L) and Beverly Clower (R)

NAPO-LA Past President Robin Davi with NAPO National President Standolyn Robertson

NAPO-San Francisco dignitaries (L-R) Incoming President Stephanie Barbic, Immediate Past President Mary Ann Pate, and current President Margaret Lukens

NAPO-LA Past President Christine Reiter

NAPO-LA Registration Volunteer Lori Gersch with Howard Nusinov

NAPO-San Diego member Mishele Viera (C) here with San Diego colleagues Kathi Burns (L) and Brita Balone (R)

NAPO-LA Board Member Kathryn Masci with husband David

NAPO-San Diego Member Mishele Viera (L) and former NAPO-LA Board member Justine Miceli

Monica Ricci being interviewed

NAPO-LA Nominating Committee member and former Chapter Director of Administration Susan Eleftherakis with guest Tate Casey

NAPO-LA Vice-President and Awards Chair Jodie Watson, enjoying the show

Dave Linden of the Dave Linden Group (left), pictured with Jodie Watson and John Trosko

NAPO-LA President John Trosko

Chris McKenry and John Trosko presenting the Volunteer of the Year Award to Cary Brazeman of Garage Envy

Peter Walsh (Clean Sweep) accepts the Special Recognition Award on behalf of The Oprah Winfrey Show

NAPO-LA President John Trosko

NAPO-San Diego Prisident Diana Jillie and NSGCD President Lynne Johnson

Organizing Industry Leader Monica Ricci

Nadia Geller (While You Were Out, Homemade Simple) with Linda Koopersmith (Clean House)

Sherri Shepherd with members NAPO-LA former Board member Justine Miceli, NAPO-LA Past President Tanya Whitford, and NAPO-LA Director of Membership Chantale Bordonaro

NAPO Founders Beverly Clower and Ann Gambrell pose with the recipient of Best Organizing Coach or Mentor Award, Jean Furuya (center)

Clockwise from top: Denise Wakeman, Scott Gillanders, Betty Fraser, Bruce Gillman, Sheri Lewis, Jason Lai, Lorenda Phillips, Justine Miceli, and John Trosko

NAPO-LA Past President Robin Davi with guest Marie Miceli

Marilyn Crouch, Ann Gambrell, and Katherine Macey

The Theolonius Monk Jazz Trio provided music during the cocktail reception

A packed house!

A sample 2008 award

Guests mingle and congratulate the recipients

 

2008 Los Angeles Organizing Award Winners

The Container Store
Best Organizing Product Retailer
National Council of Jewish Women Thrift Shops
Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity
Peter Walsh and The Oprah Winfrey Show, Inside the Lives of Hoarders
Special Recognition Award
Hecht of an Organizer
The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Resource
Organize Magazine
Best Organizing Magazine
Kangaroom Stackable File Box
Best Office Organizing Product
Patience and the Porsche by Valentina Sgro
Best Organizing Book
Kangaroom Phone/PDA Charger
Most Helpful Organizing Technology
Your Life..Organized
Best Organizing Website or Blog
Securita's Vital Records PortaVault
Best Residential Organizing Product
Mission Organization
Best National Organizing Show
Dorothy Breininger
Most Innovative Organizer
California Closets
Best Closet Design Company
Jean Furuya
Best Organizing Coach or Mentor
Garage Envy
Best Garage Design Company
OnlineOrganizing.com
Most Valuable Educational Resource
Jodie Watson, Supreme Organization
Raising the Bar Award and Leading Edge Award
Carey Brazeman, Garage Envy
Volunteer of the Year
The National Association of Professional Organizers began in Los Angeles in 1985. The professional organizing field is one of the fastest growing industries in the country.
 
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