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I I I I Media Contact: Emily Carlton HKA, !nc (714) 426-0444 Emily@hkamarcom.com OC METRO Honors the Hottest 25 People of Orange County in 2006 In the 0. c., Nothing is Cooler Than Hot I I NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. (Oct. 26, 2006) - The sweltering temperatures of summer may be fading, but a certain 25 people in the O.c., from all walks of life, aren't quite ready to cool down. OC METRO Magazine, Orange County's business lifestyle magazine, is once again spotlighting the Hottest 25 People of the O.c. I OC METRO, along with Title Sponsor The Waltos Group of Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, is presenting the "Hot 25 Awards" during a special event at Newport Lexus on Thursday, Oct. 26, to such sizzling individuals as Bob McKnight, founder and CEO of the surf wear giant Quiksilver; Ed Grier, president of Disneyland Resorts and "Mickey's boss," and Erin Runnion, founder of The Joyful Child Foundation created in memory of her daughter Samantha. I I Since 1990, OC METRO, the flagship magazine of Chunn Publishing, Inc., has highlighted 25 individuals each year who have made a splash in one of the fastest-growing counties in Southern California. As always, OC METRO published a special issue on Oct. 26 featuring profiles and photos of this year's Hot 25. ~ I I The awards committee evaluates more than 150 nominations each year, narrowing the list down to those making the biggest impacts in a number of different facets within thc community to create the Hot 25. Some are well-established movers and shakers; others are new to the horizon, but already demonstrating leadership and influence in the community. I I This year, honorees represented the worlds of business, government, higher education, non- profit, healthcare, and law. The Hot 25 event attracts some of the O.C.'s most successful and influcntia1 businesses as sponsors. Gold Sponsors this year arc Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC), Lennar and The Irvine Company. I "Thc Hot 25 list is important in Orange County becausc of what it says about thc growth and vitality of this community," noted Steve Chunn, Publisher ofChurm Publishing and creator of the Hot 25. "I am continually amazed at the accomplished, innovative and charitable people who are selected for this honor. I "Our list is not about wealth, glamour or power, though many on the list have these qualities. It is about peoplc who are shaping business, attitudes and ideas in Orange County. This region has emerged as a worldwide center of influence for technology, housing, finance, sportswear and culture. The people on this year's list are major contributors to this movement. Wc are proud to honor this group for making a difference." I -morc- I ~