Rancho Santa Fe resident Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr. receives 2025 Nice Guy of the Year honor
by Rancho Santa Fe Review
Vincent J. Bartolotta Jr. (2025 Nice Guy of the Year) enters the ballroom
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Nice Guy of the Year honorees-past and present
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Rupert and Michele Linley, Caryl Brooks, Craig Meier, Donna and Stan Holman, Robert Rodriguez
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Jon and Dee Ammon (they’re 2021 Nice Guy of the Year), Kimberly Hunt (10News anchor; event emcee), Barbie and Dan Spinazzola (he’s 2007 Nice Guy of the Year)
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Judy Keys, John and Cathy Lynch (he’s a Nice Guys founder and 1989 Nice Guy of the Year), Brandy Wiegand (ALS San Diego [event beneficiary] executive director), Keith Miller
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Brian Grana, Dana Stein, Neil and Linda O’Connell, Frank and Julia Martin
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Kimberly Hunt (10News anchor; event emcee) at the podium
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Judy Ferrero, Lou Scanlon, Roseanne Luth, Bill and Lynelle Lynch
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Randi Kolender-Hock, Tony and Sue Perez, Betty Blair, Diane Strang
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The Color Guard marches in with the colors
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Ernie and Mary Ann Gross, Chelsea Zeffiro, Maureen and Gary Sage
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De Anna and Rodger Dougherty, Ginger and Ron Blair (he’s 1989 Nice Guy of the Year), Cheryl and Mike Reidy
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Lindsay Bartolotta, Bret Bartolotta, Carrie Bartolotta, Garrett Bartolotta, Jenna Bartolotta, Nicolas Bartolotta, Rachel Bartolotta, Vincent Bartolotta III
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Ted and Connie Rossin, Msgr. Dan Dillabough, Elsa and Mark O’Loughlin (he’s Nice Guys 1st vice president)
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The presentation of the colors
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The U.S. Marine Color Guard ready to present the colors
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Full Strength Band played for entertainment and dancing
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Vincent J. Bartolotta Jr. (2025 Nice Guy of the Year) enters the ballroom
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Rancho Santa Fe resident, attorney and veteran Vincent J. Bartolotta, Jr., Esq., founding partner of Thorsnes Bartolotta McGuire, received the 2025 Nice Guy of the Year award from Nice Guys of San Diego at the 45th Annual Nice Guy of the Year Gala on Oct. 18 at Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.
Each year, the Nice Guys of San Diego, a local nonprofit 501(c)3 organization, recognizes a local community leader who has given their time, money, and support to help San Diegans improve their lives, according to a news release.
The Nice Guy of the Year (NGOY) event is also a fundraiser for Nice Guys’ charities. Part of the proceeds will go to nonprofit organizations selected by the NGOY, with the remainder of the funds to be used for individual San Diegans who need a “one time” helping hand up to get their lives back on track. The Nice Guys’ Charity Committee identifies these cases throughout the year, the news release stated.
Bartolotta’s numerous contributions to community and charitable activities include past president of Rancho Santa Fe Youth; member and chairman of the board of directors of St. Vincent de Paul Village; member of the American Ireland Fund, San Diego Chapter; member of the Century Club; past-president and current board of directors member of the San Diego Nice Guys, and more.For a news release with more information on Bartolotta’s accomplishments, visit https://shorturl.at/noOIb
