is the premier national event celebrating the contributions of individuals,
retailers, authors, corporations, and media who promote the
advancement of the professional organizing industry.
Recipients were honored at a gala evening on February 3.
The evening was highlighted by some funny, touching, and highly imaginative
videos produced by our own Kristine Oller, adding to the
festive and thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Dolores Kaytes, Leading Edge Award, and Chris McKenry, Raising the Bar Award and Best Closet Design Company (Get It Together LA!)
Cindy Kamm
President's Award
Barry Iszak
(Best Organizng Book & Most Innovative Organizer) gets a nice "award" from Ann Gambrell
Claire Flannery
Cowinner, Volunteer of the Year
Kristine Oller
Cowinner, Volunteer of the Year
Donna McMillan
Best Organizing Coach or Mentor
The Container Store
Best Organizing Product Recourse
Garage Envy
Best Garage Design Company
Brenda Cotton, 1800-GotJunk?
Most Ecofriendly Organizing Resource
National Council of Jewish Women
Most Organizer-Friendly Charity
Chris,Barry, and Kristine
with host Dave Linden
Sheila Delson of the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
Best Educational Resource
Photo Gallery of this fun and entertaining evening
Recipients of the 2007 Los Angeles Organizing Awards:
The Container Store
Best Organizing Product Resource
The Paper Tiger
Best Organizing Technology
CBS 2 / KCAL 9
Most Supportive Media Outlet
National Council of Jewish Women Thrift Shops
Most Organizer-Friendly Charity
Neat Best National Organizing Show
Brother P-Touch Label Maker
Best Office Organizing Product
1-800-GotJunk?
Most Ecofriendly Organizing Resource
3M Command Products
Best Residential Organizing Product
Garage Envy
Best Garage Design Company
Barry Izsak
Most Innovative Organizer
Get It Together LA!
Best Closet Design Company
Donna McMillan
Best Organizing Coach or Mentor
Organize Your Garage…In No Time by Barry Izsak
Best Organizing Book
National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization
Best Educational Resource
Raising the Bar Award: Chris McKenry Volunteers of the Year: Claire Flannery and Kristine Oller Leading Edge Award: Dolores Kaytes
President's Award: Cindy Kamm
Photos courtesy of Gene Schklair and Sandy Arison
Special Thanks to Our Platinum Sponsors
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.
