Stars Of Lake County – February 29, 2020
Nomination Deadline: January 24, 2020
2019 Stars of Lake County Recipients (Click here to view)
Stars Recipients 1998 to 2018 (click here to view)
2020 Nominees:
1. Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian of the Year
Sponsored by: Cliff & Nancy Ruzicka
- Luisa Acosta – Finley
- Ed and Mina Gardner – Middletown
- Tina Scott – Lakeport
2. Senior of the Year
Sponsored by: Adventist Health Clear Lake
- Claudine Pedroncelli – Upper Lake
3. Naomi Bruce Memorial Volunteer of the Year
Sponsored by: The Naomi Bruce Family
- Debbie St. Cyr-Bloomquist – Cobb
- Marty Heisse – Middletown
- Sara Sanchez – Upper Lake
4. Student of the Year-Female
Sponsored by: Lake County Office of Education
- Ashley Dahl – Lakeport
- Molly Silva – Lower Lake
5. Student of the Year-Male
Sponsored by: Lake County Office of Education
- Vann Wilkins – Clearlake Oaks
6. Youth Advocate of the Year-Volunteer
Sponsored by: Savings Bank of Lake & Mendocino
- Katy Evans – Lower Lake
7. Youth Advocate of the Year-Professional
Sponsored by: West Coast Fire & Water
- Roger and Jerae Berton-Devore – Lakeport
- Tracy Lahr – Clearlake
- Jan Peterson – Kelseyville
8. Agriculture Award
Sponsored by: Paradise Skate Roller Rink and Arcade
- Angelina Guillen, (Posthumously) – Cobb
- Brenna Sullivan – Lakeport
9. Organization of the Year-Nonprofit (Has Paid Staff)
Sponsored by: NCO, North Coast Opportunities
- Clear Lake Gleaners – Finley
- Lakeview Health Center – Lakeport
10. Organization of the Year-Volunteer (All Volunteer Staff)
Sponsored by: Community First Credit Union
- Friends of Boggs Mountain – Cobb
- Moose Lodge – Clearlake Oaks
- Highlands Senior Center – Clearlake
11. Environmental Award
Sponsored by: U.S. Congressman Mike Thompson
- Kevin Hammes – Clearlake
- Redbud Audubon Society – Lower Lake
12. New Business of the Year – No Nominations
13. Small Business of the Year
Sponsored by: Foods Etc.
- Cactus Grill – Clearlake
- Chernoh Excavating, Inc – Lower Lake
- DJ’s Pizza & The Game Hub – Lower Lake
- Kim’s Dance Factory – Middletown
- Susie Q’s Donuts – Lakeport
- Koontz Mercantile – Middletown
- Wholly Bowl – Lakeport
14. Large Business of the Year – No Nominations
15. Best Idea of the Year
Sponsored by: West America Bank
- Bloom – Lakeport
- Jim Steele – Clearlake Oaks
16. Local Hero of the Year – No Nominations
17. Joshua Blair Memorial Arts Award-Amateur
Sponsored by: Lake County Theatre Company
- Laura McAndrews Sammel – Lakeport
18. The Arts Award of the Year-Professional
Sponsored by: Sutter Lakeside Hospital
- Marcie Ann Long – Kelseyville
Sponsored by: Sheriff Brian Martin
- Todd Dunia – Kelseyville
- Andrew White – Clearlake
Sponsored by: North Lake Medical Pharmacy
- Lacey Deas – Lakeport
- Terry Dereniuk – Kelseyville
- Diane Fridley – Lakeport
Sponsored by: Bruno’s Shop Smart
- Kevin Cox – Middletown
- John Parkinson – Lakeport
Sponsored by: Strong Financial Network
- Christy Christensen – Clearlake Oaks
- Leanna Costello – Hidden Valley Lake
- Marilyn Holdenried – Kelseyville
- Terry Knight – Lakeport
- Willie Sapeta – Clearlake
- Carl Webb – Clearlake
Spirit of Lake County Award
Sponsored by, John Tomkins, is chosen by the Selection Committee from nominations received in other categories.
SPIRIT OF LAKE COUNTY AWARD (criteria)
An individual, organization or business whose contributions to Lake County transcend many of the Stars Awards categories to the extent and scope that the Selection Committee chooses to acknowledge those contributions with this special award.
Special Star Award
Sponsored by, John Tomkins, is chosen by the Selection Committee from nominations received in other categories.
