Foley & Lardner LLP was honored with the 2006 CIO 100 Award by CIO magazine. The CIO 100 recognizes the top 100 organizations worldwide that exemplify the highest level of operational and strategic excellence in information technology. Foley & Lardner earned the award for its ability to provide world-class collaboration tools and unique information technology that allow the firm’s clients to better manage their legal departments.
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On behalf of Kids Included Together, Mayor Jerry Sanders will present Mark and C’Ann McMillin with the Champions for Children Award during KIT’s eighth annual gala, the Storybook Ball. The award recognizes organizations or individuals who go above and beyond to advocate children of all abilities. The McMillin family has supported KIT since 1997, and has also provided more than $2 million in financial support in the past two years to community organizations.
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Larry Hendrick, San Diego chapter president of the American Society of Professional Estimators, has been named Chapter President of the Year by the national ASPE. Hendrick was selected from the 75 chapter presidents and was honored at ASPE’s 50th anniversary convention.
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The Globe Guilders of the Old Globe Theatre honored Sheryl White at its annual luncheon and fashion show. White and her husband, Harvey, have sponsored six plays at the theater. White has also served on the board for the past 15 years, two of which she served as president.
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Ajit Varki, researcher at UC San Diego, was named Honorary Distinguished Professor at the Indian Institute of Technology. Varki is one of only two scientists appointed to such professorships at IIT.
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Chee Chow, accounting professor at the San Diego State University College of Business Administration, gained the Outstanding International Accounting Educator Award for 2006 from the American Accounting Association. The award is presented to individuals who have made a substantial contribution to international accounting education through research and teaching.
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Sempra Energy was the presenting sponsor of La Jolla Music Society’s Summerfest 20th anniversary gala.
Kudos is a feature in the Business Journal that highlights people who have been honored, awarded or recognized in San Diego’s business community. Please send information to Stacey Bengtson at
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. San Diego philanthropist Joyce Glazer is a regular contributor to the Kudos column. Please contact her at
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