Photo Gallery: Costa Mesa Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration

Former Costa Mesa police chief Dave Snowden, the Art of Leadership award recipient, addresses the crowd during the annual Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel Thursday.

Mayor Sandy Genis presents Newport Rib Co. owners Fran and Karen Ursini and their children Dave, John and Laura with the Lifetime Achievement Community Involvement award during Costa Mesa’s Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner Thursday at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel.

Costa Mesa Mayor Sandy Genis, right, stands with Fran and Karen Ursini and their children Dave, John and Laura after presenting the family with the Lifetime Achievement Community Involvement award at Thursday’s Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration. The Ursinis own the Newport Rib Co. restaurant.

Charlene Ashendorf, left, receives the Art of Giving Back award from Costa Mesa Mayor Sandy Genis during the annual Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner Thursday.

Longtime community volunteer and arts advocate Charlene Ashendorf speaks after receiving the Art of Giving Back award at Thursday’s Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner in Costa Mesa.

The Costa Mesa High School jazz band performs during the Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner Thursday at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel.

Costa Mesa High School’s madrigal choir sings during the annual Art of Leadership Mayor’s Celebration dinner at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa hotel Thursday.