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Sommelier Chris Russo Nine-Ten Paul Krikorian The Lodge at Torrey Pines Bartender Lara Vellocido Mille Fleurs Rob McShea Grind & Prosper Hospitality Philanthropist/ Volunteer Joan Waitt Gwendolyn Sontheim Local Nonprofit Promises2Kids promises2kids.org Computers 2 Kids, San Diego c2sdk.org Verna Griffin-Tabor Editors' Pick: Legacy in Advocacy When Verna Griffin-Tabor announced her planned retirement earlier this year after a quarter-century at Center for Community Solutions, it was headline-making in the arena of advocacy, intervention, and prevention of sexual assault and relationship violence in San Diego and beyond. As CEO of the agency that serves women numbering in the tens of thousands annually, she has been a respected voice in the community who is equally known for her deeply informed, approachable, and hopeful presence despite the gravity of her life's work. Her unwavering commitment to not only addressing need but also prevention has garnered accolades in the San Diego community and made her a benchmark in her field. ccssd.org D.M. PEOPLE & PHILANTHROPY 94 OCTOBER 2022 @ranchandcoast