2024 Recipients Coming Soon

The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year
Hospitality Award
Ambassador Award
Social Media Award
Champion Culinary Award
Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year
The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year
Dining Excellence Award
Innkeeper's Choice Award
Outdoor Adventure Pioneer Award
Service Star of Hospitality for the Year

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    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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