An expression of our appreciation will be presented to the participating chefs, restaurants, wineries and microbreweries for their generous, delicious contributions to this event. In addition, this event would not be possible without the participation of numerous volunteers and volunteer organizations.

Restaurant awards will be presented in categories judged by a distinguished panel of volunteer judges. The coveted “People’s Choice” award will be decided by you, our guests, during tonight’s gala.

2007 Distinguished Panel of Judges
  • Bill Akers - Premera Blue Cross
  • John Allen - Vino! – Wine Shop
  • Dan Connor - Blood Systems, Inc.
  • Laurie Dolan - INBC Donor Judge
  • Paul Ellyson - American West Bank
  • Tammy Erickson - Moss Adams, LLP
  • Doug Fisher - Inland Northwest Culinary Academy at SCC
  • Ryan Gee - Porsche of Spokane
  • Neil Giddings, M.D. - Spokane EN&T
  • Barry K. Jones - Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial Services
  • David Knaggs - SprayCool
  • Craig Leone - Leone & Keeble
  • Anne McGregor - The Inlander
  • Angela McMillan - PHCO  
  • David Mercury - Mercury Advertising
  • Linda Murphy - Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital
  • Roger Nelson - Black Rock Development
  • Clay Randall - Randall & Hurley, Inc.
  • Bruce Schmitt - Northern Rocky Region, Thrivent Financial for Lutherans
  • Cathy Simchuk - Holy Family Hospital
  • Peter Stanton - Washington Trust Bank
  • Kurt Walsdorf - Bank of America
  • Judi Williams - Telect
  • Karen Worthy - The Davenport Hotel