LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – There is still time to nominate a special individual, business or organization for the Stars of Lake County Community Awards.
Organizers said the deadline for Stars nominations has been extended to this Friday, Oct. 23, at 5 p.m.
Nominations postmarked by that date also will be accepted.
There are several categories for which there have been no nominations. Organizers ask community members to review the list of nominees below and consider nominating a person, organization or business that deserves recognition for their efforts on behalf of their communities.
To date, Stars of Lake County has acknowledged more than 1,750 entities throughout Lake County.
The 18th annual Stars of Lake County will be held on Saturday, Nov. 14, at the Soper Reese Theatre.
Tickets are on sale now. All seats are reserved and cost $25 per person.
Contact the Lake County Chamber at 707-263-5092 for tickets or stop by the office at 875 Lakeport Blvd. at Vista Point. Every nominee will receive two free tickets.
The reception will be catered by The Lodge at Blue Lakes beginning at 5 p.m. and the awards ceremony begins at 6:15 p.m. There will be a no host bar.
Current nominees are listed below.
1. Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian of the Year (Sponsored by Cliff and Nancy Ruzicka):
– No nominations.
2. Senior of the Year (Sponsored by Westamerica Bank):
– Gene Paleno, Lakeport.
3. Volunteer of the Year (Sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital):
– Mary Beth Woodward, Lakeport.
– Wally Fuller, Lakeport.
– Bill Bennett, Clearlake.
– Aaron Onstad, Lower Lake.
– Phyllis (Suzy) Shoop, Clearlake.
4. Student of the Year – Female:
– No nominations.
5. Student of the Year – Male:
– Abel Serrano Jr., Upper Lake.
– Christopher Vincent, Lakeport.
6. Youth Advocate of the Year – Volunteer (Sponsored by Sutter Lakeside Hospital):
– No nominations.
7. Youth Advocate of the Year – Professional:
– No nominations.
8. Agriculture Award (Sponsored by Savings Bank of Mendocino County):
– Schuyler “Sky” Hoyt, Lakeport.
9. Organization of the Year – Nonprofit (has paid staff):
– No nominations.
10. Organization of the Year – Volunteer (all volunteer staff):
– West Shore Little League, Lakeport.
– KPFZ radio station, Lakeport.
– Moose Lodge No. 2284, Clearlake Oaks.
11. Environmental Award (Sponsored by Calpine Corp.):
– The Lake County Land Trust.
12. New Business of the Year:
– Fresh and Bangin’, Lucerne.
– O’Meara Brothers, Lakeport.
13. Small Business of the Year:
– No nominations.
14. Large Business of the Year (Sponsored by Bruno’s Shop Smart):
– No nominations.
15. Best Idea of the Year:
– Robin Fogel-Shrive, Cobb.
– Diana Liebe, Nice.
16. Local Hero of the Year (Sponsored by US Congressman Mike Thompson):
– No nominations.
17. Joshua Blair Memorial Arts Award – Amateur (Sponsored by Cheese’s Main Street Pizza & Game Stop):
– No nominations.
18. The Arts Award of the Year – Professional:
– No nominations.
19. Woman of the Year (Sponsored by North Lake Medical Pharmacy):
– Cheryl Cole, Clearlake.
– Susan Feiler, Upper Lake.
– Jeanine Burnett, Hidden Valley Lake.
20. Man of the Year:
– No nominations.
21. Lifetime Achievement (Sponsored by Strong Financial Network):
– Pamela Phillips, Nice.
Deadline for Stars nominations extended to Oct. 23
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