It's time to cast your vote for the 2023 Sonoma County Tourism Stars of the Industry Awards!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2023 Stars of the Industry Awards. Over 100 deserving nominations were received, and have been pared down to three finalists in each category:
Categories Honoring Individuals
1) Front of the House
Bryan Bergman – Server, Lo & Behold
Lichi Bowers – Server, River’s End Restaurant & Inn
Linda Cook Sproul – Hospitality Manager, Journeyman Meat Company
2) Heart of the House
Diane McGowan – Accounting and Compliance Manager, Inman Family Wines
Norma Aguilar – Room Attendant, DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
Santos Perez De Wile – Room Attendant, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
3) Rising Star
Aaron Moore – Director of Sales, Hotel E/ Art House Hotel
Michael Dickinson - Dickinson Glass Studio and Showroom
The Altamont General Store
Voting is now open through Friday, April 21 at 5pm, and is limited to one ballot per person, per day. Feel free to share this announcement with your peers and the public to encourage voting.
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 9 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony at theHyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country. EARLY BIRD tickets for the event are now available for $70 each or $500 for a table of eight through April 7. Beginning April 8 tickets will be available for $75 each or $550 for a table of eight until capacity is reached. A reception will take place from 5pm-6pm with the dinner & awards program immediately following from 6pm-8pm.