LAKE COUNTY – The Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce reports that several new nominations for this year's Stars of Lake County Awards have been submitted.
The updated list follows.
MAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Lake County Record-Bee
1. Andy Weiss, Lakeport
2. Duane Furman, Lakeport
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Northlake Medical Pharmacy
1. Yvonne Cox, Nice
2. Linda Fergusson, Hidden Valley Lake
3. Cheryl Robbins, Lakeport
4. Shirley Crawford, Kelseyville
5. Anita Grant, Lakeport
LARGE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Bruno’s Shop Smart
1. Umpqua Bank, Lakeport & Kelseyville
SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Food’s Etc.
1. Ting's Thai Kitchen, Hidden Valley Lake
2. Furry Tail's Pet Boutique, Kelseyville
3. Lake Event Design, Lakeport
4. Solo Flight Academy, Lakeport
5. Middletown Florist, Middletown
6. Studebaker’s Coffee House & Deli, Kelseyville
YOUTH ADVOCATE/VOLUNTEER
Sponsored by: Polestar Computers
1. Lorna Sue Sides, Kelseyville
YOUTH ADVOCATE/PROFESSIONAL
Sponsored by: Umpqua Bank
No nominees reported
MALE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: McDonald’s~Lakeport
1. Benjamin Mullin, Lucerne
2. James Green, Kelseyville
FEMALE STUDENT OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Piedmont Lumber
No nominees reported
AGRICULTURE AWARD
1. JoAnn Saccato, Clearlake
2. Barrett Farms, Finley
ARTS AWARD/AMATEUR
Sponsored by: Shannon Ridge Winery & Vineyards
No nominees reported
ARTS AWARD/PROFESSIONAL
No nominees reported
VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Barry Parkinson, attorney at law
1. Dick Michaels, Kelseyville
2. Bill and Carolyn Tobin, Middletown
3. Jan Parkinson, Lakeport
4. Myra Wendt, Lakeport; Pat Norcio, Lakeport; Bill Knoll, Lakeport; Beth Truman-Nunes, Clearlake Oaks; Barbara Lee, Lower Lake.
5. Brondell Locke, Jr., Clearlake Oaks
MARLA RUZICKA HUMANITARIAN OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Cliff and Nancy Ruzicka
1. Faith Hornby, Lakeport
2. Mina Pierce, Clearlake Oaks
SENIOR OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: WestAmerica Bank
No nominees reported
BEST IDEA OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: Kathy Fowler Auto Dealerships
1. Mary McMillan, Kelseyville
ORGANIZATION-VOLUNTEER
Sponsored by: Strong Financial Network
1. Operation Tango Mike,Kelseyville
2. Soroptimist International of Clear Lake, Clearlake
3. KPFZ Radio, Lakeport
ORGANIZATION-NONPROFIT
No nominees reported
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT-WOMAN
Sponsored by: Lakeview Market & Deli
1. Dr. Frances Crary, Lakeport
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT-MAN
Sponsored by: Orchard Park Assisted Living & Memory Care
No nominees reported
HERO OF THE YEAR
Sponsored by: U. S. Representative Mike Thompson
1. Mike Botto, Clearlake
NEW BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
1. Chic Le Chef, Hidden Valley Lake
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARD
Sponsored by: Lake County Land Trust
No nominees reported
SPIRIT OF LAKE COUNTY
Sponsored by: John Tomkins
No nominees reported
For more information on the awards, call the Lakeport Regional Chamber of Commerce, 263-5092. Nominations also can be submitted online at www.lakeportchamber.com/stars/default.asp.
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