2007 Ruby Slipper Award Winners
Contact: Sarah Bruckner 949-553-9500

IRVINE, CA – Each year, the Building Industry Association, Orange County Chapter (BIA/OC) honors individuals and organizations, not working directly in the real estate industry, with a prestigious Ruby Slippers award, for demonstrating an innovative or extraordinary commitment to illuminating challenges in the home building industry or solutions to crucial housing issues in Orange County.

The Ruby Slippers award was inspired by a 1999 Tournament of Roses parade float design sponsored by the BIA of Southern California, which was based on Dorothy’s wish to return home to Kansas from the Land of Oz, in L. Frank Baum’s book, the Wizard of Oz.

Recipients, selected in nine categories, are presented with a coveted trophy, a pair of ruby slippers encased in a Plexiglas box, and receive commendation by BIA/OC leadership. Following is a list of recipients since the award was created in the categories of media, public agency, business, non-profit, elected official, education, youth inspiration, regional leadership, and environmental.

The BIA/OC is pleased to announce the 2007 recipients:

Media- Annette Haddad, LA Times
Business- Peter Bastone, CEO Mission Hospital
Education- Steve Robitaille, Trabuco Hills High School
Non Profit- Families Forward
Environment- Orange County Water District
Public Agency- Anaheim Redevelopment Agency
Regional Leadership- Orange County Transportation Authority
Elected Official- Beth Krom, Mayor, City of Irvine
Youth Inspiration- Lynne Porter, North Orange County ROP

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The Orange County Chapter of the Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIA/OC) is a non-profit trade association representing more than 1,050 companies employing over 117,000 people affiliated with the home building industry. The BIA/OC mission is to promote proactive participation in the development of economic and community issues in Orange County. The BIA/OC is affiliated with the California BIA and the National Association of Home Builders.
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