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<p> XBIZ is pleased to announce the finalist nominees for the retail industry edition of the 2015 <a href="http://www.xbizexecawards.com" target="_blank">XBIZ Exec Awards</a>.<br /> <br /> Selection of nominees was based on a multitude of factors including leadership ability, business acumen, positive community influence and overall career success as submitted by industry peers via social network XBIZ.net.<br /> <br /> To be held at the chic Andaz Hotel on Hollywood&rsquo;s famed Sunset Strip, the retail industry edition of the XBIZ Exec Awards will be presented at an exclusive cocktail-style awards ceremony on the evening of Jan. 14.<br /> <br /> The XBIZ Executive Awards recognize outstanding individuals who play a key role in the success of leading brands. The award categories cover a range of occupations that make up the organizational chart of industry enterprises, covering business development, marketing, management, executive level and more.<br /> <br /> Coinciding each year with industry events series <a href="http://www.xbiz360.com" target="_blank">XBIZ 360</a>, the XBIZ Exec Awards celebrate the industry&rsquo;s most influential business leaders.</p> <p> The nominees for the retail industry edition 2015 XBIZ Exec Awards are:<br /> <br /> <strong>Business Development Executive of the Year</strong><br /> Adam Hasner<br /> Kevin Mirarchi<br /> Angela Mustone<br /> Alicia Sinclair<br /> Lynn Swanson</p> <p> <strong>Brand Ambassador of the Year</strong><br /> Conde Aumann<br /> Cheryl Flangel<br /> Emily Silva<br /> Robin Stewart<br /> Inga Van Riper</p> <p> <strong>Marketing Executive of the Year</strong><br /> Patty Callahan<br /> Desire&eacute; Duffy<br /> Kathryn Hartman<br /> Rob Reimer<br /> Brian Sofer &amp; Brian Howlett</p> <p> <strong>Senior Leadership Award</strong><br /> Chad Braverman<br /> Bob Christian<br /> Donna Faro<br /> Hui Newnham<br /> Jackie White</p> <p> <strong>Progressive Leadership Award</strong><br /> Jon Blitt<br /> Daniel Freedman<br /> Andy Green<br /> Jacky St. James<br /> Scott Watkins</p> <p> <strong>Chief Executive of the Year</strong><br /> Richie Harris<br /> Carmen Mortazavi<br /> Bob Pyne Jr.<br /> Brian Shubin<br /> Julie Stewart</p> <p> <strong>Tech Leadership Award</strong><br /> Barry Brinberg<br /> Ti Chang<br /> Robin Elenga<br /> Toon Timmermans<br /> Erik Van Riper</p> <p> <strong>Community Figure of the Year</strong><br /> Kim Airs<br /> Coyote Days<br /> April Lampert<br /> Emily Morse<br /> Rob Phaneuf</p> <p> <strong>Businessman of the Year</strong><br /> Randy Alvstad<br /> Glenn Le Boeuf<br /> Moose<br /> Steve Sav<br /> Steve Volponi</p> <p> <strong>Businesswoman of the Year</strong><br /> Rebecca Cook<br /> Mara Epstein<br /> Bonnie Feingold<br /> Jane Liszewski<br /> Cathy Ziegler</p> <p> A list of category descriptions and general information is available at <a href="http://www/xbizexecawards.com" target="_blank">XBIZExecAwards.com</a>.</p>