GARY SHERWIN
CEO
VISIT NEWPORT BEACH
WHY: Runs Newport Beach’s destination marketing agency.
IN THE NEWS: Over the past year, Visit Newport Beach has launched multiple marketing campaigns and activations, including the “Newport Beach is Calling” for spring, and won 37 awards for these efforts.
NOTABLE: The city made its return to the Rose Parade in 2024 after an 18-year hiatus with the float entry, “Jingle on the Waves.” It was the longest float in the parade and was recognized with the “Extraordinaire Award.”
