At right, Caroline Gibson, center, and Tracy Shaughnessy, right, of Best Western Posada Royale Hotel and Suites accept the 2009 Business of the Year Award from CEO Darwin Remboldt of Simi Valley Hospital, 2008’s BOY recipient. Below, outgoing chair Larry Hibbler, president of Simi Valley Ford, receives a gavel from incoming Chamber board chair Jill Haney of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust. Also honored were:

Ambassador of the Year
Peter Carrube, Street Smart
Self Defense
Rising Star
Liz Pitman,
Pitman Plumbing
Legacy Award
Dr. Keith Richman
Chair’s Award
Terry Marvin,
TBM Associates PR
Strathearn Lifetime
Achievement Award
Elaine Freeman,
Urban Strategies
20-Year Members
Elaine Marsh, Martronic
Engineering
Kathleen Dell, BMS
Communications Inc.

Photos by WENDY PIERRO Acorn Newspapers
CHECK YOUR PIPES?— 2009 Business Person of the Year Scott Santino, owner of T-Top Plumbing, shares his secret to success—his office manager Linda Latta— during his acceptance speech Jan. 29 at the Chamber of Commerce’s 57th annual Business Achievement Luncheon at the Grand Vista Hotel. The pair have worked together for 16 years.