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RECIPIENTS ANNOUNCED FOR 2009 LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING AWARDS Los Angeles, CA (January 31, 2009) – Top organizing experts and celebrity presenters Sam Saboura, “Extreme Makeover”; Gia Russo and Jodie Watson, “Real Simple. Real Life.”; Dorothy Breininger, “Dr. Phil”; Linda Koopersmith, “Clean House”; Monica Ricci, “MISSION: Organization” and actor/green advocate Christopher Knight “The Brady Bunch”, VH1’s “My Fair Brady” scheduled time to celebrate at this year’s Fourth Annual Los Angeles Organizing Awards at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard, Bel Air, California. Celebrity organizers, industry professionals and members of the public assembled at the January 30th gala, which was hosted by comedian and actor Hal Sparks, “Talk Soup,” “Queer As Folk”. Throughout the evening, Sparks humorously shared his personal experiences of working with professional organizers. The Organizing Awards, produced by the Los Angeles chapter of the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO-LA) along with Presenting Sponsor Office Depot, honored the best in the organizing industry, including professional organizers who set the standard for home and business productivity, and the products and services that help consumers and businesses organize everything from information to time management and control habits that lead to clutter and chaos. The red carpet gala event was a celebration and culmination of national “Get Organized Month,” which is every January. A total of twenty awards were handed out. See below for a list of winners in each category. Organization Expert Monica Ricci, appearing on behalf of Office Depot, presented the “2009 Office Depot Special Recognition Award” to best- selling author, business leader and personal productivity pioneer, Stephen R. Covey, who prepared a special taped message for the audience. Other highlights of the night included music by "The Monk Institute" Jazz trio, a live performance by “Confessions of a Clutterholic” songwriter Lois Morton and “The Year in Review“, a video montage, with segments submitted by professional organizers throughout the United States. Guest gift bags contained items from A Simple Plan Consulting, Bongo Ties, Closet Factory, Esselte, Gulf Coast Space Savers, Inc., Mabel’s Labels, Inc., May Fair Lane, Mehta Family Healthcare, Office Depot, Organize.com, Premiere Label Water Company, Real Simple, Recipe Relish, and The Container Store. |
2009 LOS ANGELES ORGANIZING AWARDS WINNERS Best Organizing Book: Knack, Organizing Your Home by Emily Wilska Most Valuable Educational Resource: OnlineOrganizing.com, Ramona Creel Best Home Organizing Product: Shelf Conversions by ShelfGenie Best Organizing Website or Blog: OnlineOrganizing.com, Ramona Creel Most Supportive or Organizer-Friendly Charity: National Council of Jewish Women Best Organizer as Coach or Mentor: Jean Furuya, The Office Jeanie Best Office Organizing Product: Shelf Conversions by ShelfGenie Best Garage Design Firm: OrganizIT! The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Product: Bamboo Laptop Stand - KangaRoom Storage The Green Award for Most Eco-Friendly Organizing Service: No Wire Hangers, Julie Naylon Volunteer of The Year: Heidi Chianta, Your Project Manager Special Recognition Award: Stephen R. Covey Most Helpful Organizing Technology or Gadget: Microsoft Outlook Most Innovative Organizer: John Trosko, OrganizingLA Best Closet Design Firm: California Closets Best National Organizing Television Show: Real Simple. Real Life. Best Organizing Product Retailer: OnlineOrganizing.com Best Publication Featuring Organizational Information: Real Simple Raising The Bar Award: Chantale Bordonaro, Simplicity Source Leading Edge Award: John Trosko, OrganizingLA |
| Sam Saboura, Jodie Watson & Gia Russo (Real Simple. Real Life, TLC) |
| Linda Koopersmith, Clean House Hal Sparks, Talk Soup & Queer As Folk |
| Dustin Smith, Dir Public Relations, TLC Gia Russo, Sue Procko, Jodie Watson, Stephanie Bianco, Dir Programming, TLC and Sam Saboura |
| Christopher Knight, The Brady Bunch Standolyn Robertson, President NAPO National |
| Angela Ploetz & Christa Wagner A Red Bench - Award Finalist |
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Image Courtesy of Kathie Hutchins