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From Left to Right: Commander Randy Allen, Mayor Robert Garcia and Long Beach Post Publisher Cindy Allen. 

The honorees ran the gamut: from savvy politicians, to earnest community advocates and sophisticated business owners. This year’s crop of 40 Under 40 winners mingled on the patio of the Hotel Maya last night, graciously accepting their framed award and sampling complimentary tacos and margaritas.

Of course, once the ceremony was over, the remaining event-goers kicked off their heels and boogied on the dance floor to beats spun by an exceptional DJ.

Check out a night of heartfelt laughter, tears and pride—all the feels of the machinery that goes into making Long Beach one unique, diverse, exceptional city, brimming with accomplishment and promise.

To see more photos from the night (where you will likely find yourself, if you attended), visit the Post‘s Facebook gallery here

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