Winners
2025 Recipients
The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year - Andrew Masiel, Sr., Pechanga Development Corporation
Hospitality Award - Grapeline Wine Tours
Ambassador Award - Ken Smith, Cross Creek Golf Club
Social Media Award - Temecula Life
Champion Culinary Award - Taylor Israelson, Domenico's Italian Chophouse at Truffle Pig Winery
Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year - Akash Winery & Vineyards
Golden Tap of the Year - Oscar's Brewing Company
Dining Excellence Award - Domenico's Italian Chophouse at Truffle Pig Winery
Innkeeper's Choice Award- Domaine Chardonnay Winery Estate & Luxury Guest Suites
Outdoor Adventure Pioneer Award - Destination Temecula Tours
Service Star of Hospitality for the Year - Moe Raulfi, Akash Winery & Vineyards
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2024 Recipients
The Welty Award for Tourism Professional of the Year – Ken Smith, Galway Downs
Hospitality Award – Temecula Valley Winegrowers Association
Ambassador Award – Walter Carter, Danze del Sol Winery
Social Media Award – 1909
Champion Culinary Award – Chris Gimeno, Corbeaux Wine & Tea House
Cilurzo Award for Winery of the Year – Altisima Winery
The Golden Tap Brewery of the Year – The Distillery at Oak Mountain Winery
Dining Excellence Award – Gourmet Italia
Innkeeper's Choice Award – Temecula Creek Inn
Outdoor Adventure Pioneer Award – A Grape Escape Balloon Adventure
Service Star of Hospitality for the Year – Tina Delgado, Destination Temecula Wine Tours & Experiences
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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