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~ T H E P E N I N S U L A S C E N E ~ 198 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G / S U M M E R 2 0 1 6 A ttendees gathered at the Hyatt Regency Monterey to honor Congressman Sam Farr for his years of service and myriad contribu- tions to regional economic prosperity. The Monterey County Business Council's annual black-tie Gala also recognized industry leaders in education, hospitality, advancing manufacturing, tourism, health/wellness, agriculture, and sustainable building and design. MCBC's Economic Vitality Awards & GALA Theodore Balestreri, Ted Balestreri, Marc Cutino Kevin Bauer, Erika Takada, Jennifer & Jeff Dayton-Johnson Alec & Betsy Leach, Julie & Tom Bryan Dino Pick, Kip & Ron Route Bella & Bert Cutino Shary & Sam Farr Craig & Melanie Geiler Janine Potter, Steve Vagnini, Paulette Lynch, Ken Peterson, Dave Potter Daniel Ramirez, Jeannie Tanimura Ramirez Jimmy Panetta, Allyn Snider MaryAnn & Hal Leffel Michaela & Rob Weakley Dennis Donohue, Kimberley Craig, Bobby Robertson Steve Pearson, Karen & Pete Scudder Karina Rusk, Chris Bock, Kandace Hawkinson, Michaela Bates, Judith Ann Raible, Sean Jacobs Photos by Kelli Uldall