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BEVERLY HILLS
2016 Will Rogers Awards
Jose Fernandeź
Fire Chief Ralph Mundell & Police Chief Sandra Spagnoli
Giacomino Drago
Elliot Finkel & Offer Nissenbaum Lyn & Laurie Konheim Kelly Valdez of Burberry
Bruce Meyer & John Carroll Tim Campbell & Gordon Rattigan
Joyce Rey & Michael Libow
Gail & Paul Koretz
Annette Saleh, Lori Greene Gordon & Victoria Gordon
2016 Will Rogers Award Winners Real Estate Lifetime Achievement - Jeff Hyland, president of Hilton & Hyland and author of two books on historic architecture. Restaurant of the Year - Wally's Beverly Hills, combining the finest wines and cheeses with ambiance, and a dazzling menu. Business of the Year – Nespresso Beverly Hills, the flagship store for the enterprise’s fine coffee and unparalleled coffee makers, serving fine beverages, food and smart design in one location. Retailer of the Year - John Carroll, Carroll & Co., Beverly Hills’ first men’s clothiers, still offering unmatched service and style to gentlemen since 1949. Citizen of the Year - Giacomino Drago, one of America’s leading restaurateurs, and one of Beverly Hills’ most precious residents, he takes every opportunity to step up to support the City he loves. Realtor of the Year - Brooke Knapp & Drew Mandile Team, rated #1 Team on the Wall Street Journal/Real Trends and in The Thousand 2016 as the most successful real estate team in the country with an average sale price of $18,312,500. Development of the Year – Kennedy Wilson Global Real Estate at 150 and 151 El Camino Drive, located directly across the street from each other, featuring multimillion dollar renovations by Andrew T. Mangan of Wolcott Architecture Interiors.
Outstanding Architectural Design - Architect José Fernandez and Ilene and Jeff Nathan, 718 N. Linden Drive, featuring a complete redesign of an existing 1080’s residence to create a contemporary design of metal, glass and stone with articulation that creates varieties of texture and elevation. Outstanding Historic Restoration – The Beverly Hills Hotel, built in 1912 by Elmer Grey and steeped in history, the hotel’s public spaces have recently undergone complete renovations, taking care to maintain the beloved look and feel of its iconic design elements. Outstanding Historic Restoration Residential - Tim Campbell, 1113 Beverly Drive, a Single Family Residence by MidCentury architect Rex Lotery in 1960, updated with an addition and completely restored, the original architecture maintains the distinguishing characteristics and blends the new construction according the Secretary of the Interiors Historic Properties standards. Sustainable Development Burberry, 301 N. Rodeo Drive, under the design direction of Christopher Baily. All proceeds from the Will Rogers Awards Gala will benefit Friends of Beverly Gardens Park for the restoration and preservation of the historic parks that define the City. –– Victoria Talbot