LAKE COUNTY — The Lake County Chamber of Commerce is hosting the 13th annual Stars of Lake County community awards program, 5 p.m. April 10 in the large concert room at Robinson Rancheria Resort and Casino.
According to CEO Melissa Fulton, there will be a special “Stars entrance” directly into the concert room from the north parking lot.
“Due to ?Stars,” we have been able to acknowledge more than 1,300 individuals, organizations and businesses throughout the county,” Fulton said. “That recognition has been made possible by the nominations that have come from the communities of Lake County: recognition from people taking time to write a nomination letter informing us of someone (person, business or organization) that gives to our communities without regard for recognition, but because they want to make life better in Lake County.”
Fulton added that Greg Bennett and Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa were integral components to the presentation of Stars since its inception 12 years ago, providing the chamber with a more-than supportive venue.
“We have been able to help the many hundreds of nominees experience their well-deserved ?Star” status through the assistance afforded us by Greg and Konocti Harbor Resort & Spa.”
This year the categories are Man of the Year, Woman of the Year, Large Business (20 or more employees), Small Business (less than 20 employees), Youth Advocate Professional (paid), Youth Advocate Volunteer, Student of the Year, Male; Student of the Year, Female; Agriculture Award, Arts Award Professional (paid) Arts Award Amateur, Volunteer of the Year, Marla Ruzicka Humanitarian Award, Senior of the Year, Best Idea of the Year, Organization, Nonprofit; Organization, All Volunteer; Lifetime Achievement, Local Hero of the Year, New Business of the Year and Environmental Award.
The Stars Nomination Form is available on the chamber of commerce Web site, www.lakecochamber.com. Category descriptions are included in the nomination form, which will also be printed in Lake County newspapers, both print and online.
Fulton said, “Don”t wait for someone else to make the nomination; if you feel someone is deserving, take time to write out the information on why you feel they deserve recognition. Remember, it is not the number of letters for each nominee, but rather the details provided for the selection committee to review that enables them to make their choices. The selection committee comes from various communities throughout the county, people who know their communities and who cast their votes based upon the substance of information provided on each and every nominee.”
Nominations must be received no later than 5 p.m. March 12. The selection committee will be provided with a copy of every nomination in every category, to review for approximately one week. Its members will then meet for approximately four to five hours, discuss all the nominees and cast secret ballots on each category.
The results of those votes will be known only to the awards production committee until the presentation. Award winners will be announced April 10 at the Stars of Lake County community awards program. For more information, contact the chamber office at 263-5092.
