2023 Recipients

The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Luis Gonzalez, Temecula Life
Hospitality Award – Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Ambassador Award – Dan Stephenson, Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Social Media Award – Europa Village Wineries & Resort
Champion Culinary Award – Chef Hany Ali, Bolero at Europa Village
Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Peltzer Farm & Winery
The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year – 8 bit Brewing Company
Dining Excellence Award – Bluewater Grill Seafood Restaurant
Innkeeper's Choice Award – The New Inn
Outdoor Adventure Pioneer Award – Sidecar Tours Inc.
Service Star of Hospitality for the Year – Walter Carter, Danza del Sol Winery

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    2022 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year –  John & Kim Kelliher
    Hospitality Award – Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
    Ambassador Award – John Kelliher
    Social Media Award – Temecula Life
    Champion Culinary Award – Matt Steffen
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – BOTTAIA Winery
    The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year – Ironfire Brewing Company

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    2020-2021 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year –  Dan Stephenson 
    Hospitality Award – Wilson Creek Winery 
    Ambassador Award – Bill Wilson 
    Social Media Award – Wilson Creek Winery 
    Champion Culinary Award – Leah Di Bernardo 
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Europa Village Wineries & Resort 
    The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year – Refuge Brewery 
    Resilience Award – E.A.T. Marketplace 

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    2019 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year –  Mike Rennie, Temecula Valley Winery Management 
    Hospitality Award – Avensole Winery & Old Town Temecula Community Theater
    Ambassador Award – Diane Strand, JDS Creative Academy 
    Social Media Award – Peltzer Farm & Winery 
    Champion Culinary Award – Oak Grove Culinary Creations
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa 
    The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year – 8 Bit Brewing Company 

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    2018 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year –  Robert (Bob) Morris, Architectural Artists
    Hospitality Award – Temecula Olive Oil Company
    Ambassador Award – Jeff Littrell, Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
    Social Media Award – Wilson Creek Winery & Vineyards
    Champion Culinary Award – Daragh Matheson, The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Doffo Winery

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    2017 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Melody Brunsting (awarded at TVCC Awards Gala)
    Hospitality Award – Pechanga Resort & Casino
    Ambassador Award – Scott Wilson, Pechanga Resort Casino
    Social Media Award – Avensole Winery
    Champion Culinary Award – Leah Di Bernardo
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Falkner Winery

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    2016 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Cherise Manning (awarded at TVCC Awards Gala)
    Hospitality Award – Galway Downs
    Ambassador Award – John Kelliher, Stryder Transportation, Grapeline Wine Tours & Casa Turo Vacation Rentals
    Social Media Award – Pechanga Resort & Casino
    Champion Culinary Award – The Goat and Vine
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery

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    2015 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Gillian Larson, Reality Rally (awarded at TVCC Awards Gala)
    Hospitality Award – E.A.T Marketplace
    Ambassador Award – Jeff Brown, Vail Lake Resort
    Social Media Award – Wilson Creek Winery
    Champion Culinary Award – Cork | Fire Kitchen at Temecula Creek Inn
    Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Wilson Creek Winery

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    2014 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Peg & Jimmy Moore (awarded at TVCC Awards Gala)
    Hospitality Award – A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
    Ambassador Award – Melody’s Ad Works
    Social Media Award – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa
    Break Through Award – Oak Mountain Winery

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    2013 Recipients

    The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Bill Wilson, Wilson Creek Winery (awarded at TVCC Awards Gala)
    Hospitality Award – Temecula Creek Inn
    Ambassador Award – Gillian Larson, Reality Rally
    Social Media Award – Reality Rally
    Break Through Award – South Coast Winery Resort & Spa

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    2012 Recipients

    Hospitality Award – The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle
    Tourism Professional of the Year – John Kelliher, The Grapeline Wine Country Shuttle
    Ambassador Award – Vail Lake
    Social Media Award – Temecula Valley Winegrowers Assn.
    Break Through Award – Galway Downs

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    2011 Recipients

    Hospitality Award – City of Temecula
    Tourism Professional of the Year – Corrina Coram, Crazy for California
    Ambassador Award – Pechanga Resort & Casino – Summer Concert Series
    Social Media Award – Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
    Break Through Award – City of Temecula – Police Department

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    2010 Recipients

    Hospitality Award – Pechanga Resort & Casino
    Tourism Professional of the Year – Melody Brunsting, Melody’s Ad Works
    Ambassador Award – Temecula Valley Balloon & Wine Festival
    Social Media Award – Temecula Valley Winegrowers Assn.
    Break Through Award – Promenade Temecula

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