Spirit of Marin

Bank of Marin will host the 19th annual Spirit of Marin Awards luncheon on Friday, September 28 at the historic St. Vincent’s School for Boys in San Rafael. The yearly event recognizes Marin business leaders for their philanthropic contributions and community commitment, as nominated by the twelve participating Marin County-based Chambers of Commerce. One of the largest and most prestigious business awards events in the County, Spirit of Marin was started in 1993 to honor the dedication and generosity of Marin business leaders.

The luncheon event begins at 11:30 am and reservations are required. Tickets are $50 before September 21 and $60 after that date. To make a reservation, go to: www.bankofmarin.com.

The 2012 Spirit of Marin honorees include:

• Josh Kalkhorst - Business Citizen of the Year, Corte Madera Chamber of Commerce
• Morgan Hall - Business Citizen of the Year, Fairfax Chamber of Commerce
• Paulette Cass - Business Citizen of the Year, Hispanic Business Chamber of Marin
• Dana King - Business Citizen of the Year, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Marin
• Cathy Stierhoff - Business Citizen of the Year, Sausalito Chamber of Commerce
• Larry Chu - Business Citizen of the Year, Larkspur Chamber of Commerce
• Kenneth Brooks - Business Citizen of the Year, Mill Valley Chamber of Commerce
• Hennessy Funds - Small Business of the Year, Novato Chamber of Commerce)
• Circle Bank - Large Business of the Year, Novato Chamber of Commerce
• Connie Pelissero - Business Citizen of the Year, San Anselmo Chamber of Commerce
• Rayner Landscaping - Small Business of the Year, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
• San Rafael Joe’s - Large Business of the Year, San Rafael Chamber of Commerce
• Harvey Rogers - Tiburon Chamber of Commerce
• Gary Ireland - West Marin Chamber of Commerce

This year, the audience will be joined by keynote speaker, Steve Lavin, head coach of the men’s basketball team at St. John’s University in Queens, New York. Born and raised in Marin, Lavin has been a top analyst for ESPN and is the former head coach of the UCLA men’s basketball team. Entertainment will be provided by the Marin Youth Symphony.

“We are proud to celebrate this year’s honorees for their outstanding contributions to the community,” said Bank of Marin President and CEO Russell A. Colombo. “We are grateful for their generous philanthropic and volunteer support that continues to make Marin County a great place to work and live.”