LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – In recognition of Women’s History Month, celebrated each March, State Sen. Mike McGuire has chosen a woman from each of the seven counties in the Second Senate District as Women of the Year.
Each of the women who have been selected for this award have extraordinary accomplishments, demonstrated incredible commitment to their communities and have brought positive change Northern California.
Debra Sommerfield, president of the Lake County Winegrape Commission and board member for Hammers for Hope, has been chosen as Woman of the Year for Lake County.
“This phenomenal group of women continue to inspire and bring positive change to our local communities and we’re excited to recognize Debra’s track record of success in Lake County,” McGuire said.
“I’m honored and humbled by Sen. McGuire’s recognition,” Sommerfield told Lake County News. “In both my professional career and my community involvement, I have the real privilege of working with so many talented, caring and dedicated people who inspire me every day. My focus is to do my part – to share my passion for Lake County and to help others along the way.”
As president of the Lake County Winegrape Commission since 2013, Sommerfield has helped grow and develop Lake County wines into a special and distinct region.
When the devastating Valley fire swept through Lake County, decimating communities, the commission under Sommerfield’s leadership created “Lake County Rising,” which raised over $1 million for fire victims.
She continues her work on behalf of fire victims as a board member of Hammers for Hope, which is rebuilding homes in south Lake County.
Sen. McGuire, all throughout the year and especially in the month of March, celebrates the contributions women have made all throughout our state by recognizing Women’s History Month.
It is an opportunity to highlight the significant achievements women have fought to accomplish all throughout this great nation and this year’s Northern California recipients exemplify that sentiment with unmatched commitment and dedication.
In addition to Sommerfield, McGuire recognized the following women from the rest of the counties that comprise Northern California’s Second Senate District:
– Marin: Cecilia Zamora.
– Sonoma: Mary Szecsey.
– Mendocino: Val Muchowski.
– Humboldt: Julie Fulkerson.
– Del Norte: Kymmie Scott.
– Trinity: Jill Richards.
Sen. McGuire will be honoring these Women of the Year at two different luncheons, one in the North Bay and one on the North Coast.
McGuire chooses Sommerfield as Lake County Woman of the Year
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