2025 Nominees
Welty Award for Professional of the Year
Andrew Masiel Sr, Pechanga Development Corporation
Rebaux Steyn, Leoness Cellars
Hospitality Award
Danza Del Sol Winery
Destination Temecula Wine Tours & Experiences
Grapeline Wine Tours
Leoness Cellars
Temecula Creek Inn
Temecula Wine Trolley Wine Tours
The New Inn
Ambassador Award
Leah Di Bernardo, E.A.T. Marketplace
Tina Delgado, Destination Temecula Wine Tours & Experiences
Rebecca Farnbach, Temecula Valley Historical Society
Karena Leon, Oak Mountain Winery
Cherise Manning, Grape Escape Balloon Adventures
Alicia Marshall, The New Inn
Ken Smith, Cross Creek Golf Club
Victoria Gabourel, Temecula Salt Cave & Holistic Center
Social Media Award
E.A.T. Markeplace
Pechanga Resort Casino
Temecula Life
The New Inn
Van'N Boozy Wine Tour Adventures
Champion Culinary Award
Ever Fuentes, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
Jonathan Gelman, The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
Marcial Quintero, The Cave at Oak Mountain Winery
Robin McCoy, Oak Grove Culinary Creations
Taylor Israelsen, Domenico's Italian Chophouse at Truffle Pig Winery
Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year
Akash Winery & Vineyards
Cougar Vineyard & Winery
Doffo Winery
Falkner Winery
Leoness Cellars
Oak Mountain Winery
Robert Renzoni Vineyards & Winery
Wiens Cellars
The Golden Tap of the Year
Oscar's Brewing Company
Stone Church Brewing
Dining Excellence Award
Corbeaux Wine & Tea House
Corkfire Kitchen
Domenico's Italian Chophouse at Truffle Pig Winery & Vineyards
Flower Hill Bistro at Miramonte Winery
Haven Haus Cafe
Small Barn Old Town
The Brunch House
The Cave Restaurant at Oak Mountain Winery
The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
Innkeeper's Choice Award
Domaine Chardonnay Winery Estate & Luxury Guest Suites
Gaia Inn & Spa
Hilton Garden Inn
Pechanga Resort Casino
Villa Fabulousa
Villa Inn
Outdoor Adventure Pioneer Award
California Trails by Horseback at California Ranch Company
Destination Temecula Wine Tours & Experiences
Grapes & Gears UTV Tour at Danza Del Sol Winery
Temecula Creek Golf Club
Wine Country Trails by Horseback, Inc
Service Star of Hospitality for the Year
Anthony Arreola, E.A.T. Marketplace
Grace Betts, Marshall Stuart Wines
Miranda Burnette, Yogurt Island
Sara Cox, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery
Som Eldridge, Bella Vista Vineyard & Winery
Anahii Jimenez, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
Amanda Kreyenhagen, Wiens Cellars
Gina LaMora, Grazing Theory
Christian Larsen, Kompoocha Brewing
Victoria Monroy, Kompoocha Brewing
Marisol Ramos, Temecula Creek Inn
Moe Raulfi, Akash Winery & Vineyards
Elizabeth Tyler, Grapeline Wine Tours
James Wallace, Oak Mountain Winery
Spotlight on Service Recipients
Anthony Arreola, E.A.T. Marketplace
Jehan Assria, Margarita’s Cocina Y Cantina
Nikki Bedford, Chili’s Grill & Bar
Grace Betts, Marshall Stuart Wines
Dan Brow, The Bar Next Door
Miranda Burnette, Yogurt Island
Sara Cox, Lorimar Vineyards & Winery
Julia Dunn, The Restaurant at Leoness Cellars
Som Eldridge, Bella Vista Vineyard & Winery
John Fackelman, Corbeaux Wine & Tea House
Hannah Herbach, Small Barn
Anahii Jimenez, Pinnacle Restaurant at Falkner Winery
Amanda Kreyenhagen, Wiens Cellars
Gina LaMora, Grazing Theory
Christian Larsen, Kompoocha Brewing
Todd McGregor, The Bar Next Door
Victoria Monroy, Kompoocha Brewing
Marisol Ramos, Temecula Creek Inn
Moe Raulfi, Akash Winery & Vineyards
Michelle Starr, Richie’s Real American Diner
Elizabeth Tyler, Grapeline Wine Tours
Brandon Van Dam, Halter Ranch Temecula
James Wallace, Oak Mountain Winery
