2006 Bay Area CFO of the Year Award Winners Announced; Event a Success -- $200,000 Raised to Benefit Larkin Street Youth Services.SAN FRANCISCO San Francisco (săn frănsĭs`kō), city (1990 pop. 723,959), coextensive with San Francisco co., W Calif., on the tip of a peninsula between the Pacific Ocean and San Francisco Bay, which are connected by the strait known as the Golden -- The San Francisco Business Times and Larkin Lar·kin , Philip 1922-1985. British poet noted for his witty distrust of the modern world and self-deprecating humor, as in The Whitsun Weddings (1964). He was also a well-known jazz critic. Street Youth Services are pleased to announce the winners of the first annual Bay Area CFO See Chief Financial Officer. of the Year Awards. This inaugural event celebrated the unsung heroes who have played a critical role in making their companies successful and have contributed to the success of the Bay Area's economic growth and stability. On June 7, 2006 the sold-out crowd of over 400 Bay Area leaders enjoyed a dinner and awards ceremony at the Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco to honor As a verb, to accept a bill of exchange, or to pay a note, check, or accepted bill, at maturity. To pay or to accept and pay, or, where a credit so engages, to purchase or discount a draft complying with the terms of the draft. the finalists and winners. In honoring these business and financial leaders the event was able to exceed fundraising
The amount received after all costs are deducted from the sale of a piece of property or security. Notes: In the case of an investor selling a security, net proceeds represent the proceeds from the sale minus any trading costs (i.e. commissions). to benefit Larkin Street Youth Services. Larkin Street Youth Services is a nationally recognized leader in providing innovative and effective programs for homeless and runaway youth This article is about a child who leaves home without permission. For other uses, see Runaway. A runaway is a minor who has left the home of his or her parent or legal guardian without permission or has been thrown out by his or her parent. in San Francisco. The synergy The enhanced result of two or more people, groups or organizations working together. In other words, one and one equals three! It comes from the Greek "synergia," which means joint work and cooperative action. between the San Francisco Business Times, Larkin Street Youth Services and Bay Area business and financial leaders is a testament to how these key players continue to help Bay Area communities thrive. Mary Huss, Publisher, San Francisco Business Times, said, "These awards honor the best of the best and we are delighted to celebrate these outstanding leaders and tireless workers who contribute so much to their companies and our communities." All proceeds will go directly to The Larkin Street Fund which serves as the primary source of flexible, discretionary dollars used to invest strategically in youth, staff, and innovative programs at Larkin Street. The Fund is allocated for top priorities to strengthen and enhance the spectrum of support Larkin Street provides the more than 2,000 kids served each year. Sherilyn Adams, Executive Director, Larkin Street Youth Services, congratulated the winners and finalists stating that "Larkin Street is honored hon·or n. 1. High respect, as that shown for special merit; esteem: the honor shown to a Nobel laureate. 2. a. Good name; reputation. b. to be the beneficiary beneficiary Person or entity (e.g., a charity or estate) that receives a benefit from something (e.g., a trust, life-insurance policy, or contract). A primary beneficiary receives proceeds from a trust or insurance policy before any other. of the proceeds from this first-ever event. The money raised will help deepen deep·en tr. & intr.v. deep·ened, deep·en·ing, deep·ens To make or become deep or deeper. deepen Verb to make or become deeper or more intense Verb 1. the offerings of supportive services, in particular, education and vocational services that are the key to helping kids pursue productive lives."
This year's winners are:
1 CFO of the Year Award, awarded to a CFO who has made
outstanding contributions to his/her company's performance and
accomplishments as well as to the greater Bay Area business
community in the following categories:
-- Public Company with revenues above $500MM
-- John F. Milligan, PhD, Gilead Sciences, Inc.
-- Public Company with revenues up to $500MM
-- Simon Bax, Pixar Animation Studios
-- Non-Public Company
-- Michael C. Blaszyk, Catholic Healthcare West
2 Transformation Agent, awarded to a CFO who has broken through
the traditional boundaries of finance in contributing to a
significant transaction, transformation or turnaround of
his/her company.
-- Ken Jones, UCSF Medical Center
3 Community Service Award, awarded to a CFO who, in addition to
excelling professionally, has given time and energy to
building community and enhancing the quality of life in the
greater Bay Area.
-- Nancy H. Handel, Applied Materials, Inc.
4 Hall of Fame - Lifetime Achievement Award
-- Lou Lavigne, former CFO, Genentech, Inc
Larkin Street Youth Services and the San Francisco Business Times
congratulate all of the finalists for their contributions and
successes.
5 CFO of the Year Award
-- Public Company with revenues above $500MM
Finalists:
-- Judy Bruner, SanDisk Corporation
-- Alfred J. Castino, Autodesk, Inc.
-- Public Company with revenues up to $500MM
Finalists:
-- Steve Cakebread, Salesforce.com, Inc.
-- Thomas J. Sauer, McGrath RentCorp
-- Non-Public Company
Finalists:
-- Chris Krook, Comergent Technologies, Inc.
-- Gary Richardson, MV Transportation, Inc.
6 Transformation Agent
Finalists:
-- Murray Demo, Adobe Systems, Inc.
-- Charles C. Pope, Seagate Technology
7 Community Service Award, awarded to a CFO who, in addition to
excelling professionally, has given time and energy to
building community and enhancing the quality of life in the
greater Bay Area.
Finalist:
-- Michael Wirkkala, Macy's West
Lou Lavigne, 2006 Bay Area CFO of the Year, Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, had this to say about this honor, "It is wonderful to be recognized by this prestigious panel. I am also gratified grat·i·fy tr.v. grat·i·fied, grat·i·fy·ing, grat·i·fies 1. To please or satisfy: His achievement gratified his father. See Synonyms at please. 2. the proceeds from the awards dinner go to Larkin Street Youth Services, a group very important to the community." Title Sponsors for the 2006 Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards are Comerica Bank and Deloitte. The 2006 Bay Area CFO of the Year Awards is a partnership between the San Francisco Business Times and Larkin Street Youth Services (LSYS LSYS Lake Superior Youth Symposium (Michigan) ). Proceeds benefit Larkin Street Youth Services. About Larkin Street Youth Services Larkin Street Youth Services is a nationally recognized leader in providing innovative effective programs for homeless and runaway youth in San Francisco. Our mission is to provide a continuum Continuum (pl. -tinua or -tinuums) can refer to:
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