Winners of 2016 Blue Ribbon Award winners announced

Submitted by paula on Sat, 11/12/2016 - 9:21am

Nearly 300 community members attended the Tahoe Chamber's 9th annual Blue Ribbon Awards Thursday night at the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe and joined in the celebration of seven awards that honor exceptional South Shore businesses for their excellence in service, entrepreneurship, tourism and experience.

The following are the 2016 Blue Ribbon Awards winners:

Geotourism Award - Sponsored by Bike the West

Winner: Taylor Creek Visitors Center, United Sates Forest Service
Honorable Mention: Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition

Tourism Award - Sponsored by Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Winner: The Loft
Honorable Mention: Coachman Hotel

Experience Award - Sponsored by Marriott Grand Residence Club
Winner: Alpine Sierra Tours
Honorable Mention: Treat Street, KRLT/KOWL

Entrepreneur Award - Sponsored by Getaway Reno/Tahoe
Winner: Debbie Brown, Coldwater Brewery and Grill
Honorable Mention: Cassy Burnside, FATCO

Customer Service (Business) Award - Sponsored by Heavenly & Kirkwood
Winner: Tommy Walker, Ciera Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa
Honorable Mention: Kimberly Templeton, Hard Rock Cafe Lake Tahoe

Customer Service (Public Agency) Award - Sponsored by Tahoe Supply Company
Winner: Jody Filgo, South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
Honorable Mention: Irma Salazar, Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority

Wendell Award for Green Business or Program - Sponsored by South Tahoe Refuse
Winner: Tahoe Mountain Lab
Honorable Mention: League to Save Lake Tahoe