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# Riordan takes top title this year
- URL: https://www.smdp.com/riordan-takes-top-title-this-year/
- Published: 2004-05-18T15:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-10-23T04:20:13.000Z
- Author: Guest Author
- Tags: Community, Santa Monica, #archive-import

*By Daily Press staff*

Richard Riordan is the man. That’s according to Santa Monica-based WISE Senior Services, which named the former Los Angeles mayor Man of the Year at its annual benefit dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel Friday. Riordan was honored for championing the Stop Senior Abuse Awareness Campaign.

Also honored was the First Federal Bank of California for its charitable commitment to Los Angeles communities, and its strong financial support for seniors and their families. CEO Babette E. Heimbuch accepted the award on behalf of First Federal.

WISE is a multi-service, private nonprofit organization that was founded in 1968\. It offers a wide range of services to older adults in the LA area.

*Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on May 18, 2004.* [Read the original PDF.](https://s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/smdp%5Fbackissues/051804.pdf?ref=smdp.com)