How to resolve AdBlock issue? Since 1998 the chamber has had the privilege of acknowledging more than 1,800 individuals, organizations and businesses throughout Lake County under the Stars program.
To date almost 400 Recipients have been awarded the prestigious “Star Award,” all of them listed at www.lakecochamber.com .
A unique aspect of Stars is finding out about people whose community contributions would never be known without this county-wide awards event.
This year there are 65 nominees from around Lake County.
Each nominee has been sent a letter from the chamber alerting them they have been nominated and requesting a photo for the video that is played during the reception.
Every nominee receives one free ticket for Stars. Nominees and one guest will be seated in the front sections of the theater. Additional guests of nominees and the general public are seated in the loge sections of the theater.
The Selection Committee in 2018 is comprised of individuals from communities around the county. These individuals know their communities and met on Feb. 1, spending almost five hours discussing and voting on the recipients who will receive their Star Awards at the Soper Reese Theater on Feb. 17.
The reception begins at 5 p.m. with substantial appetizers by Lake Event Design and a no host bar by the Chamber.
Tickets for Stars are $20/person. Every nominee receives one free ticket. Contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092 for tickets as all seats are reserved, there is no open seating.
The chamber anticipates selling all tickets prior to the event date, so there will be no tickets available on the date of the ceremony, said Chamber President Joe Casteel.
2018 STARS OF LAKE COUNTY NOMINEES
Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian of the Year
Sponsored by: Cliff & Nancy Ruzicka
– Shelly Mascari, Director of Community Wellness Adventist Health Clear Lake
– Carla Ritz, Lakeport
– Janet Taylor, Lakeport
Senior of the Year
Sponsored by: Hospice Services of Lake County
– Laisne Hamilton, Lakeport
– Gene Paleno, Upper Lake
Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by: Sutter Lakeside Hospital
– Ginny Cline, Lakeport
– Amy Crook, Clearlake
– Jennifer Strong, Upper Lake
– Mike Vandiver, Clearlake
Student of the Year-Female
Sponsored by: Lake County Office of Education
– Nastasia Cullen, Upper Lake
– Vaness Cruz, Clearlake
– Grace Davidson, Kelseyville
– Rose Duncan, Hidden Valley Lake
– Anisha Kalan, Lucerne
– Helen McMahon, Middletown
– Christina Wilson, Kelseyville
Student of the Year – Male
Sponsored by: Disney Trophies & Awards
– Darrion Devalle, Clearlake
– Raul Gomez, Clearlake
– Luke Holt, Hidden Valley Lake
– Jacob Kalawaia, Lucerne
– Nick Warner, Upper Lake
Youth Advocate of the Year – Volunteer
Sponsored by: Savings Bank of Lake & Mendocino
– Kristin Amparo, Upper Lake
– Gary Logoteta, Clearlake
Youth Advocate of the Year – Professional
Sponsored by: SERVPRO of Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma NE Counties
– Roger and Jerae Berton-Devore, Lakeport
– Theresa Copas, Clearlake
– Stephanie Figueroa, Clearlake
– Maggie Freeman, Glenhaven
– Janice Lambert, Lower Lake
– Rob Reil, Lower Lake
Agriculture Award
– No nominees
Organization of the Year-Nonprofit (Has Paid Staff)
Sponsored by: NCO – North Coast Opportunities
– Adventist Health, Clearlake
– Hospice Services of Lake County-Bereavement Support & Grief Counseling, Lakeport
– North Coast Opportunities, Lake County
– Sutter Lakeside Hospital, Lakeport
Organization of the Year-Volunteer (All Volunteer Staff)
Sponsored by: Community First Credit Union
– Soroptimist International of Clear Lake
– Citizens Caring 4 Clearlake (CC4C), Clearlake
– Vietnam Veterans of America, Lake County Chapter 951, Clearlake
Environmental Award
Sponsored by: Adventist Health Clearlake
– Kathleen Blair, Cobb, CA
New Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Konocti Vista Casino & Marina
– Dusty D Work Wear, Lakeport
Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Foods Etc.
– A Nice Care Home, Cheryl Gambonini
– Fresh and Bangin' Eatery, Lucerne
– Lake Event Design, Beth Havrilla, Lakeport
– Old World Tavern & Lakeport Pizza, Lakeport, Albert Menchaca
– Performance Mechanical Heating & Cooling, Phil Harris, Clearlake
– Valley Glass, Renee Hunt, Clearlake
Large Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Bruno’s Shop Smart
– Adventist Health, Clear Lake
– Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Lakeport
– SERVPRO of Lake, Mendocino and Sonoma NE Counties
Best Idea of the Year
Sponsored by: WestAmerica Bank
– 100+ Women Strong of Lake County
– City of Clearlake Logo, Clearlake
– Gen X Cinema, Tim Barnes, Lakeport
– Rural Arts Initiative
– Smart Start Baby Bundle Program, Allison Panella and Jackie Rad, Lakeport
Local Hero of the Year
Sponsored by: U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson
– No nominee
Joshua Blair Memorial Arts Award – Amateur
Sponsored by: Lake County Theatre Co.
– Laura Barnes, Lakeport
– Barbara Clark, Kelseyville
– Tim and Laura Barnes, Lakeport
The Arts Award of the Year – Professional
Sponsored by: Lake County Wine Studio
– Sage Abella, Middletown
– Diego Harris, Upper Lake
– Linda Kelly, Kelseyville
Woman of the Year
Sponsored by: North Lake Medical Pharmacy
– Janeane Bogner, Clearlake Oaks
– Claudia Cervenka, Lakeport
– Dr. Kimberly Fordham, Middletown
– Gail Jonas, Clearlake Oaks
Man of the Year
Sponsored by: Calpine Corp.
– Gary Deas, Lakeport
Lifetime Achievement
Sponsored by: Strong Financial Network
– Darell Odom, Lakeport
– Patricia Hicks, Upper Lake
– Bill Kearney, Lakeport
Spirit of Lake County Award, sponsored by, John Tomkins, is chosen by the Selection Committee from nominations received in other categories.
