Pacific Beach Town Council held its annual installation dinner, typically held in January but postponed due to COVID this year, on March 11 at Mission Bay Yacht Club at 1215 El Carmel Place in Mission Beach.

AWARDEES

Brian Curry was presented with the Pug Sanford Award for outstanding service for his leadership on the PB Recreation Center Mural project. “The mosaic artwork will be a part of the City’s permanent art collection and a centerpiece for the PB community,” said PBTC president Marcella Bothwell.

Leslie Dufour won the Ellen Citrano Caring and Compassion Award. “She was recognized for her amazing stewardship of Garnet Avenue and her love of the arts in Pacific Beach,” said Bothwell.

Bill and Claudia Allen were named Pacific Beach’s 2022 Honorary Mayors replacing hotelier Elvin Lai, who held the title in 2021. They were the first couple ever to be so honored.

“The [Allens] have supported the PB community for more than 50 years, and the town council with its annual PAESAN event (honoring first responders), along with numerous other gifts to the community,” said Bothwell.

“They have advocated for the safety and beautification of PB, and helped residents with quality-of-life concerns,” said PBTC board member Denise Friedman. “The PBTC looks forward to working closely with them this year.”