LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – There is still time to nominate a favorite person, group or organization for recognition in the Stars of Lake County Awards program.

Nominations close at 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 28.

For those nominations that are mailed, they must be postmarked by Jan. 28.

Lake County Chamber Chief Executive Officer Melissa Fulton said that, as happens every years, when the list of Stars nominees appear in the media it reminds people to enter their nominations.

“Since last week’s publication of names, there has been a daily flow of nominations received,” said Fulton.

She said the program offers the chance to honor those who make Lake County a great place to live, work and play.

For more information about the program, call the Lake County Chamber, 707-263-5092.

The most recent list of this year's nominees follows.

Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian of the Year

1. Carolyn Wing Greenlee, Kelseyville

2. Ben Finneston, Clearlake

Senior of the Year

1. Edward McDonald, Lakeport

2. Ginger Frank, Clearlake Oaks

3. J.J. Jackson, Lakeport

Volunteer of the Year

1. Gerald Morehouse, Lucerne

2. Bill Knoll, Lakeport

3. Dawn Smith, Lakeport

4. Lorrie Gray, Kelseyville

5. Gregory Scott, Lakeport

6. Bill Stone, Clearlake

Student of the Year-Female

1. Veronica Wilder, Lower Lake

2. Alexis Marie Valdovinos, Middletown

Student of the Year-Male

1. John-Wesley Davis, Middletown

2. Tiancheng “Harry” Zhang, Lower Lake

Youth Advocate of the Year-Volunteer

1. Donna Nelson, Kelseyville

2. Daniel “Boone” Bridges, Kelseyville

3. Marie Henry, Upper Lake

4. Dennis & Ruth Darling, Lakeport

Youth Advocate of the Year-Professional

1. Michelle Meese, Kelseyville

2. Connor Snyder, Kelseyville

Agriculture Award

1. Scully Packing Company, Finley

2. CA Women for Ag-Lake County Chapter AgVenture Program, Lake County

Organization of the Year-Nonprofit (nonprofit has paid staff)

1. Lakeport Speedway, Lakeport

2. AmeriCorps of Lake County, Lakeport

3. Rock of Faith Cogic Community, Kelseyville

Organization of the Year-Volunteer (all volunteer staff)

1. Delta Iota Tau, Lakeport

2. Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven Business Association, Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven

3. Kelseyville Lions Club, Kelseyville

Environmental Award

1. Terry Knight, Lakeport

2. Tom Smythe, Kelseyville

New Business of the Year

1. Riviera Fitness, Kelseyville

2. Color Splash Photos, Lakeport

3. Common Grounds Coffee House, Kelseyville

Small Business of the Year

1. Lannette R. Huffman, DDS, Lakeport

2. Lake County Jazzercise, Middletown

3. Airport Auto Brokers, Lakeport

4. Lucerne Pharmacy & Alpine Café, Lucerne

5. Redwood Regional Medical Oncology, Lakeport

Large Business of the Year

No nominations submitted.

Best Idea of the Year

1. Lake County Quilt Trail, All Around Lake County

2. AgVenture, All Around Lake County

Local Hero of the Year

1. Aaron Wright & Rich Swaney, Cal-Trans Workers, Clearlake Oaks

The Arts Award of the Year-Amateur

1. Cobb Mountain Artists, Cobb

The Arts Award of the Year-Professional

1. Susan & Kevin Byrnes, Lower Lake

2. George Waterstraat, Kelseyville

3. Pat Skoog, Lakeport

Woman of the Year

1. Julie Kelley, Lakeport

2. Paula Bryant, Hidden Valley Lake

Man of the Year

1. Brian Grey, DDS, MDS, Lakeport

2. Mark Turrill, MD, Lakeport

3. Phil Smoley, Lakeport

4. Ron Quick, Kelseyville

Lifetime Achievement

1. Allen Gott, Clearlake

Stars of Lake County Sponsors to date are St. Helena Hospital Clearlake, Jim Jonas Inc, North Lake Medical Pharmacy, Shannon Ridge Winery, Cliff and Nancy Ruzicka, Westamerica Bank, Strong Financial Network, Congressman Mike Thompson, John Tomkins, Lake County Record-Bee, Lake County Land Trust and Bruno’s Shop Smart.

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