Man of the Year: John Norcio
Woman of the Year: Dr. Louise Nan
Large Business: Piedmont Lumber & Nursery
Small Business: Strong Financial Network
Agriculture Award: Jim Fetzer, Ceago Vinegarden
Youth Advocate, Volunteer: Roy & Charlotte Disney
Youth Advocate, Professional: Mike Stempe
Student, Male: Jorel Allegro
Student, Female: Lauren Nixon
Arts, Amateur: Cindy Car
Arts, Professional: Caroline Greenlee
Volunteer of the Year: Margaret Medeiros
Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian: Dr. Tony Veletto
Senior of the Year: Shari Koch
Best Idea: Blue Grass Festival
Organization, Non-Profit: Meals on Wheels
Organization, Volunteer: Free Kitchen Project
Local Hero: Lt. Mike Hermann & R.N. Lisa Denny
Life Time Achievement, Male: Bill Cornelison
Life Time Achievement, Female: Thelma Dangel
New Business Award: Aero Airport Shuttle & Charter Service
Environmental Award: Frank Meisenbach
Spirit of Lake County: David Neft
Wind Beneath Our Wings: Melissa Fulton
