2010 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Terry Gilman Founder of Mysterious Galaxy Bookstore

Manhattan Beach resident, business owner, philanthropist, wife and mother, Terry Gilman has devoted herself to giving the underprivileged a voice, sharing a love of literature, and building community in the Los Angeles area. These are just a few of the reasons MBWIB has chosen Terry as our 2010 Heart and Soul Award recipient.

Manhattan Beach resident, business owner, philanthropist, wife and mother, Terry Gilman has devoted herself to giving the underprivileged a voice, sharing a love of literature, and building community in the Los Angeles area. These are just a few of the reasons MBWIB has chosen Terry as our 2010 Heart and Soul Award recipient.
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2009 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Nancy and Jim Miller, Founders of The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation

The Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce Women in Business committee has selected Jim and Nancy Miller, founders of The Jimmy Miller Memorial Foundation, as the recipients of this year's Heart & Soul Award, which recognizes outstanding individuals for the magnificent contributions they have made to the community. The conference, which is sponsored by the Manhattan Beach Chamber of Commerce with Providence Little Company of Mary Medical Center Torrance, will honor Mr. and Mrs. Miller for their efforts in keeping their son, Jimmy's spirit alive by furthering his work.

2008 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Jane Phillips, Founder of the Crown Jewel Club

El Segundo resident Jane Phillips and her work with the Crown Jewel Club exemplify the values of the Heart and Soul Award. The Crown Jewel Club teaches etiquette and manners, but the most important gift of the Crown Jewel Club gives its participants is increased self-esteem. As Jane has said, from her first foray into this, she "fell in love with the girls." She showed them that she cared for them and wanted them to succeed.The Crown Jewel Club teaches girls how to act - and shows them that they have the power to make choices about their behavior.

2007 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Sherry Kramer, Philanthropist

2006 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Kate Adamson, author of "Kate’s Journey; Triumph Over Adversity”

2005 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Linda Reinstein, Co-Founder of the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization

2004 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Nancy O'Dell, Access Hollywood & Nashville Star

2003 Heart and Soul Award Recipient

Michele Ruiz, Co-Anchor, Channel 4 NBC News & Lisa Leslie, LA Sparks, WNBA All-Time Leading Scorer

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