SACRAMENTO >> In recognition of Women’s History Month celebrated each March, Senator Mike McGuire has chosen a woman from each of the seven counties in the Second Senate District as Women of the Year.
Debra Sommerfield, President of the Lake County Winegrape Commission and board member for Hammers for Hope, has been chosen as Woman of the Year for Lake County.
As President of the Lake County Winegrape Commission since 2013, Debra Sommerfield has helped grow and develop Lake County Wines into a special and distinct region. When the devastating Valley Fire swept through Lake County, decimating communities, the Commission under Sommerfield’s leadership created “Lake County Rising” which raised over a million dollars for fire victims.
She continues her work on behalf of fire victims as a board member of Hammers for Hope, which is rebuilding homes in South Lake County.
“I’m just incredibly humbled and honored,” Sommerfield said. “I work with so many wonderful people — it’s all about the team.”
Others recognized from the counties that comprise Northern California’s Second Senate District are Cecilia Zamora (Marin), Mary Szecsey (Sonoma), Val Muchowski (Mendocino), Julie Fulkerson (Humboldt), Kymmie Scott (Del Norte) and Jill Richards (Trinity).
McGuire will be honoring these Women of the Year at two different luncheons, one in the North Bay and one on the North Coast.
Each of the women who have been selected for this award have extraordinary accomplishments, demonstrated incredible commitment to their communities and have brought positive change Northern California.
“This phenomenal group of women continue to inspire and bring positive change to our local communities and we’re excited to recognize Debra’s track record of success in Lake County,” McGuire said.
McGuire noted that Women’s History Month is an opportunity to highlight the significant achievements women have fought to accomplish all throughout the nation.
“This year’s Northern California recipients exemplify that sentiment with unmatched commitment and dedication,” he said.
