It's time to cast your vote for the 2022 Sonoma County Tourism Stars of the Industry Awards!
A huge thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination for the 2022 Stars of the Industry Awards. The nominees have been paired down to three finalists in each category, and are as follows:
Categories Honoring Individuals
Ally of the Industry

  • Duskie Estes, Farm to Pantry
  • Leland Fishman, Fishman Supply
  • Mei Imbach, West County High School

Front of the House

  • Lawrence Ku, volunteer docent, Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center
  • Shari Shabanian, banquet captain, DoubleTree by Hilton Sonoma Wine Country
  • Robert Young, tasting room manager, Robert Young Estate Winery


Heart of the House

  • Evelin Orellana, executive housekeeper, Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Rohnert Park
  • Gray Rollin, chef and owner, Belly Left Coast Kitchen + Taproom
  • Pasang Sherpa, server assistant, Wit & Wisdom

Rising Star

  • Jennifer Adams, virtual and specialty tasting sales manager, Landmark Vineyards
  • Kristen Fisher, general manager, boon hotel + spa
  • Ama Way-Bivin, tasting room coordinator, Wilson Winery
Categories Honoring Businesses
Customer Engagement

  • Domaine de La Riviere
  • Pure Luxury Transportation
  • Vineyard Corridor Wine Tours

Environmental Stewardship/Sustainable Practices

  • The Astro
  • Kendall Jackson
  • Medlock Ames

Innovation Award

  • 365 Recreational Cannabis
  • Mine + Farm
  • Wildhaven

Lodging Property of the Year

  • boon hotel + spa
  • Hampton Inn & Suites Windsor - Sonoma Wine Country
  • Hotel La Rose

Voting is now open through Friday, April 15 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.
Tickets Available Now for Awards Dinner
Winners will be announced on Tuesday, May 3 during the Stars of the Industry Awards dinner and ceremony at the Flamingo Resort & Spa. Tickets for the event are now available for $50 each or $350 for a table of eight. A reception will take place from 5pm-6pm with the dinner & awards program immediately following from 6pm-8pm. 

Individual tickets can be ordered here.

Tables of eight can be ordered here.
Special Honors
In addition to the 24 finalists up for the vote, Sonoma County Tourism is delighted to announce we will be bestowing two honors to the following individuals:

AHP Champion Award
Kirk Lok, Principal CEO at Lok Group Of Companies, Inc.

The AHP Champion Award recognizes an individual who has championed the Accredited Hospitality Professional program and embodies the program’s spirit of making Sonoma County synonymous with unparalleled service for visitors.

Legacy Award
George Webber “The Count,” Buena Vista Winery

The Legacy Award recognizes someone with an established history within the Sonoma County hospitality industry who has shown dedication to their profession through many years of exceptional service – leaving an enduring legacy.
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