Announcing the 2023 Sonoma County
Stars of the Industry Award Winners!
The best and brightest in Sonoma County's tourism and hospitality industry gathered at the Hyatt Regency Sonoma Wine Country Tuesday night to celebrate the 2023 Sonoma County Tourism Stars of the Industry Awards. Wine Country Radio’s Natalie Wright served as host, alongside Sonoma County Tourism’s Board Chair, Edward Roe, presenting 11 awards to businesses and individuals that have excelled in, or have had a positive effect on, the Sonoma County tourism and hospitality industry.

As with the previous year’s awards, Sonoma County Tourism solicited the local hospitality industry to submit nominations. A committee then paired the nominations down to three finalists in each category before inviting the industry to vote for the winners. During the voting window 6,450 respondents cast 21,269 votes.
The 2023 Sonoma County Tourism Stars of the Industry are:

  • Front of the House: Bryan Bergman with LO & BEHOLD
  • Heart of the House: Santos Perez De Wile from the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa
  • Rising Star: Hayden Puryear of Larson Family Wines
  • Environmental Stewardship/Sustainable Practices: Ridge Vineyards
  • Customer Experience: Brewsters Beer Garden
  • Lodging Property of the Year: The Lodge at Bodega Bay
  • Community Enrichment: Transcendence Theatre Company
  • Champion of the Industry: Dustin Valette of Valette/The Matheson
  • Innovation Award: J Vineyards & Winery

Special recognition was given to Analy High School for the Accredited Hospitality Professional Program Champion Award, and Don and Thera Buttaro, who received the Legacy Award for their tenured legacy and leadership serving the hospitality industry in Sonoma County. 
The full list of honorees can be viewed here.

A press release about this year's event can be viewed here.

Photos and nominee videos from the event can be viewed and downloaded here.

Congratulations again to the 2023 finalists and winners! Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination, participated in voting, or joined us for the ceremony. We look forward to seeing this event grow in the years to come.
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