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