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Leadership, Contributions to Community Earn Exec a Powerful Title

Theresa Drew, managing partner of Deloitte, was named Woman of the Year by San Diego Magazine at the Women Who Move the City event held Sept. 15 at Scripps Seaside Forum. The event, hosted by San Diego Magazine, featured a special presentation by CEO and Publisher Jim Fitzpatrick, who presented the 2010 Woman of the Year award. Drew was recognized for her leadership and contributions to San Diego County. In addition to serving on the board of San Diego Symphony, the San Diego YMCA and the Corporate Directors Forum, she is also director and treasurer of Biocom. Drew is a strong advocate of organizations that support women executives … Cricket Communications held its fifth annual Cricket Charity Golf Tournament benefiting Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego’s Peckham Center for Cancer and Blood Disorders HOPE program. The event was held Sept. 21 at Maderas Golf Club, raising $270,000 … Mama’s Kitchen received a $10,000 grant from ASTRO, the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology. ASTRO partners with two cancer patient support organizations each year, and provides financial support through its Survivor Circle program … The Boys & Girls Clubs of Carlsbad is one of 400 clubs across the country to receive $6,000 from The Walmart Foundation to help feed young members … Marie Huff, a real estate agent at Prudential California Realty’s La Jolla office, was honored as a Prudential Legend award winner. Huff earned the award by ranking in the top 2 percent of Prudential’s agents nationwide five times, and for demonstrating perseverance, expertise and consistency. “Marie is a dedicated agent with a reputation for delivering positive results for her clients,” said Nicki Marcellino, manager of Prudential La Jolla … The American Red Cross-San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter held its eighth annual Real Heroes Awards Breakfast on Sept. 30 aboard the USS Midway Museum. AT&T was the company honoree for its training of employees in lifesaving skills and preparedness. The Wendell Cutting Humanitarian Award went to Jane Lane’s Kids, which provides housing for families seeking treatment for their ailing children. “There are everyday heroes among us who inspire us by their actions and dedication to serving others,” said Joe Craver, chief executive officer of the American Red Cross-San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter … The USO, Armed Services YMCA, Fleet & Family Support Center and Navy League honored volunteers Sept. 24 at the Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina. TriWest Healthcare Alliance was the presenting sponsor. Each volunteer honored has donated more than 400 hours of community service to the military in 2010. Rear Adm. William French, commander of Navy Region Southwest, was the emcee at the luncheon … Qualcomm Chairman and CEO Paul Jacobs received the Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights Under Law’s 11th annual A. Leon Higginbotham Corporate Leadership Award. “Qualcomm is committed to living up to the ideals put forward by Judge Higginbotham and by the committee and shares in their vision for equal opportunity and justice for all,” said Jacobs … Project Concern International will celebrate 50 years of service on Nov. 6 at the Del Mar Fairgrounds. Dr. James Turpin, who volunteered his medical services in the poorest neighborhoods of Tijuana, Mexico, in 1961 will receive the 2010 PCI Humanitarian of the Year award. Alfonso Bustamante, Freddie and Bob Driver, Sid (posthumously) and Jenny Craig, and Walter Zable will be recognized as corporate founders and PCI supporters.

Please send Kudos and Giving items to Joyce Glazer at jglazer@sdbj.com.

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