SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. — The fourth annual Blue Ribbon Award winners were announced Thursday, recognizing and honoring the achievements and impact of businesses in South Shore. Awards in eight categories were presented to businesses and/or individuals who have made notable contributions to the sustainability of and quality of life in the community.
The dinner was hosted by the Lake Tahoe South Shore Chamber of Commerce and the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority was held at Em bassy Suites Lake Tahoe Hotel and Ski Resort.
The winners are:
Geotourism: Tahoe Rim Trail Association
Tourism: Lake Tahoe Visitors Center
Experience: Escobar Training Grounds
Entrepreneur: Carl Ribaudo, Strategic Marketing Group
Customer Service: Brian Cohen, Overland Meat and Seafood Company
Public Agency Service: Gary Weigel, TRPA
Large Green Business: Amador Stage Lines/South Tahoe Express
Small Green Business: Winters Electric
Honorable mentions went to:
Geotourism: Sorensen’s Resort
Tourism: Edgewood Tahoe
Experience: Lake Tahoe Boat Rides
Entrepreneur: Phil Blowney and LaDonna Faedi, Sessions Salon
Customer Service: Tommy Walker, Ciera Steak and Chop House
Public Agency Service: Tom Pandola, CalStar
Large Green Business: Harrah’s and Harveys Casino Resorts
Small Green Business: Tahoe Resource Conservation District
