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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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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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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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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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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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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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
See spotlight on service recipients here.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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