Irish America Magazine Business 100 Awards Luncheon
Dec 1, 2005

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On Thursday December 1st, the Irish America magazine Business 100 Awards Luncheon was held at the St. Francis Hotel in San Francisco. Sponsored by The American Ireland Fund, this event recognized the West Coast 25 honorees. The stormy weather didn't deter a group of enthusiastic friends of the Fund from attending and the atmosphere was both festive and congratulatory. John Ryan, Chairman of Macrovision was the recipient of the Spirit of Ireland Award.

This award is given to honor the life and work of those who embody the heart, soul and true spirit of the Irish – resourcefulness, generosity, and commitment to family and community. John Hartnett, Senior VP for Global Operations at Palm, Inc. was the keynote speaker.

Regional Director, Marjorie Muldowney, praised Irish America magazine on a terrific list of honorees, recognizing some of the best and brightest Irish Americans. "Throughout the U.S., our people have significant influence and affluence too." said Muldowney. "What we share with them is a fondness for our heritage and a desire to turn that goodwill into practical support for great people and great projects."

Photos

1 - Board Members, Bill Walsh, Pauline Ryan
2 - Red Fay, Bill Walsh Jim McGovern, Jack Kavanagh
3 - Marjorie Muldowney, Consul-General Emer Deane
4 - John Ryan, Chairman of Macrovision
5 - John Hartnett, Senior VP Global Operations
6 - Clare and Jim McGovern, Sylvia McGovern
7 - Niall O'Dowd, publisher Irish America, Consul-general Emer Deane, Tom Jordan
8 - Greg Murphy, John Hartnett, Joe Murphy
9 - Maura Morey, Karen Cleary, Cynthia Kelly
10 - John Hartnett, Joanne Hayes-White, San Francisco Fire Chief
11 - Helen Wilmot
12 - Karen and Mark Cleary
13 - Joe Keegan, Molecular Devices
14 - John, Pauline and Chris Ryan
15 - Marjorie Muldowney, John Ryan, Niall O'Dowd
16 - Greg Murphy and Mark Pigott