The founder of World Famous VIP Records will be among a dozen Long Beach people and businesses honored Friday evening for the work they do in their community.

State Sen. Ricardo Lara, who represents Long Beach and other southeast cities in the county, will host his annual Excellence in the 33rd District Awards in downtown Long Beach where he will honor those improving the quality of life of residents in the 33rd Senate District, it was announced today.

“The Excellence Awards celebrate the people who give the Southeast its soul and its swagger,” said Lara.

The Long Beach honorees include:

Other honorees include The Rock Club Music Is The Remedy nonprofit in Signal Hill; Bell-based El Arca; family care provider Human Services Association in Bell Gardens; The Lady Killer Barbershop in Cudahy; Communities for a Better Environment in Huntington Park; the Lynwood Alumni Association; Big Al’s Pizzeria in Maywood; Mujeres Unidas Sirviendo Activamente in Paramount; Konoike-Pacific in South Gate; Primestor Development in the unincorporated Florence-Firestone/Walnut Park community; Melissa’s/World Variety Produce in Vernon.

Click here for a list of last year’s winners.