Selected by the Chairman and awarded to a member of the Board of Directors
Reflects the pioneering initiatives and outstanding contributions to the Chamber and Calabasas community
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2026 Board of Directors Installation
Provided by California Casino Company
Oath of Office administered by City of Calabasas Mayor James R. Bozajian
This award is given to an individual who has exhibited outstanding dedication and service to the Chamber and Calabasas community.
Scott Trujillo
City of Calabasas
Assistant City Manager
2025 - Avneet Kaur & Puja Sohi
2024 - Julie Shy Past Recipients
Presented by Chairman of the Board, Mark L. Levinson
Past Recipients
2025 - Dr. Iris Stone
2024 - Michael Bloom
2023 - Mark L. Levinson
2021 - Steven Weiss
2020 - Mary Atherton
2019 - Raychel Harrison
In memory of Bill Van Gieson, who is remembered for his leadership in developing Chamber activities.
2025 - Rick Bilgrien
2024 - David J. Shapiro
2023 - Kathleen Sterling
2021 - Alicia Weintraub
2020 - Lois Julien
2019 - Jeff Rubin
2018 - Steve Brevidoro
2017 - Fred Gaines
2016 - Toni Yamin
2015 - Brenda Johnson
2014 - Carol Washburn
2013 - Marie White
2012 - Don Lucove
2011 - Jeff Blum
2010 - James R. Bozajian
2009 - Arlene Bernholtz
2008 - Rodger Sterling 2007 - John Boething
- Bob Hill
- Frank & Betty Farmer
- Flo Klein
- Wally & Jean Hollenstein 2002 - Phyllis Power
- Ray Phillips 2000 - Dennis Washburn 1999 - Karyn Foley
1998 - Mac & Alice Stelle 1997 - Bob McCord
1996 - Dr. Albert Marley
1995 - Barbara Reinike
1994 - John & Juliana Gensley
1993 - Kay Beachy
As Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, Mark L. Levinson leads the organization with years of expertise and dedication to the community.
In addition to this important role, he serves as s Government & Community Affairs Committee, Chairm , and as an Ambassador. Having twice received the C s service to the Chamber is exceptional
Known primarily as a family law attorney, Levinso g n political science from San Fernando Valley State College - now California State University at Northridge (CSUN). He graduated from the University of Southern California School of Law, receiving the American Jurisprudence Award for highest grade in preventative law. He then passed the bar on the first attempt. Levinson has always been rated AV Preeminent by Martindale-Hubbell for professional work and integrity, the highest peer-reviewed recognition for a lawyer
Levinson has practiced in numerous fields: personal injury, business legislation, mass tort litigation-asbestos, education litigation, and family law-divorces for the last 30 years. He has tried jury trials in municipal court, superior court, and federal court and argued cases before the California Court of Appeals In the last five years, Levinson’s primary practice has been helping low-income people in divorce matters - his way of giving back
Personally, Levinson has a long history of service to a variety of causes and organizations. For over 20 years, he has dedicated much time to a number of chambers of commerce including the United Chambers of Commerce His service has extended to multiple roles on numerous committees and Boards of Directors, including at the Valley Family Center, Mid-Valley YMCA, Momentum (formerly Valley Village) and Child Development Institute.
Additionally, Levinson serves on the alumni board of directors at CSUN and for the Fernando Award Foundation, in which he received the prestigious Fernando Award recognizing his lifetime of volunteerism
Born and raised in Los Angeles, Levinson has been married to psychologist Fay Levinson for 55 years. Daughter Jessica is a professor of law at Loyola University and provides political commentary on local and national television and radio, and son-in-law Stephen Lonseth is a deputy district attorney in L.A. County. His beloved granddaughter will soon graduate the fourth grade
Mark, as last year’s Spirit of Calabasas recipient, I, with pleasure, transfer the award and recognition to you
You have shown, many times over in Calabasas, so much support and caring for the Chamber, City and its Community You, Mark, embody all the values of the award and show it in everything you do
You show it by attending the events for the Chamber and for the City I believe there has not been an event I attended that I have not seen you; Wine Tasting, Grand Openings, City Council meetings, Chamber breakfasts, Chamber lunches and more.
You place a lot of effort in making Calabasas what it is. Calabasas is you! Spirit of Calabasas lives in you. The way neighbors support one another, in the pride we take in where we live, and in the quiet acts of kindness that often go unseen.
It was truly an honor for me to receive this award from the Calabasas Chamber last year. This award has and will always inspire me as it has done to others in the past.
It is truly an honor and privilege to see you receive this award knowing how much you give to the city of Calabasas and the Community
Congratulations again and keep the Spirit of Calabasas moving forward!
Rick Bilgrien
Dr. Iris Stone
Chairman of the Board Hear Clear Hearing Aids
Mark L. Levinson
Immediate Past Chairman
Mark L. Levinson Family Law
Kathleen Sterling First Vice Chair Valley News Group
Cristina Borhani
Vice Chair of Finance Skin Bio
Raychel Harrison
Vice Chair of Business Development Salon Nuuvo
Nick Wolf
Vice Chair of Events Forefront Wealth Partners
Lisa Clayden
Corporate Secretary
Calabasas Chamber of Commerce
Samanta Ardon
Caruso / The Commons at Calabasas
Michael Bloom The Agency
Adrienne Burns
Las Virgenes Municipal Water District
Rita El Hage Poppy Bank
Nathaniel Getzels Getzels Group, Coldwell Banker Calabasas
Robbie Gluckson UCLA Health
Joey Hotaki
Calabasas Country Club
Lois Julien City of Calabasas Senior Center
Stephanie Molen SoCal Edison
Mike Pashai All View Realty
Keller Williams Ali Payani Payani Media
Rachel Tabak
Mischelle Thomas Director of Events & Member Services Lisa Clayden President & CEO
Jaylin Licup
Communications Manager
Sabrina Dargahi Coordinator
Thank you for the generous contributions!
MARK L. LEVINSON FAMILY LAW
Thank you for the generous contributions!
Mark salutes the Calabasas Chamber of Commerce, its staff, board, and members for their commitment to making the community a better place to... Live, Work & Play.
FEB 10TH
10AM - 11AM
Community Education Forum Via Zoom
FEB 23RD
12PM - 1PM
FEB 26TH
11:30AM - 1PM
Government & Community Affairs Meeting Via Zoom
Networking Luncheon
Calabasas Country Club 24005 Calabasas Road
MAY 7TH
5:30PM - 8PM
27th Annual Wine Tasting & Silent Auction
Calabasas Civic Center Plaza
100 Civic Center Way
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