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 the night’s gala.
2009 Honored Panel of Judges
- Scott Adams, Pullman Regional Hospital
- Jamie Aitken, BELO Media Group, Spokane (KREM & KSKN)
- Bill Akers, Premera Blue Cross
- Jocelyn Beaumont, INBC Community Judge
- Steve Blaschke, Fidelity Associates Insurance & Financial Services
- Jim Brockett, Washington Trust Bank
- Brady Cass, Asuris Northwest Health
- Elaine Couture, Providence Holy Family Hospital & Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital
- Michael Cruz, M.D., Spokane EN&T
- Tammy Erickson, Moss Adams LLP
- Bryan Franz, The Davenport Hotel & Tower
- Robert G. Hartman, M.D, Deaconess Medical Center
- Rick Jensen, URM Stores, Inc.
- Chad Johnston, Johnston Printing
- Craig Leone, Leone and Keeble
- Catherine Kashork, Signature Genomic Laboratories, LLC
- Jeff Martin, Gritman Medical Center
- Anne McGregor, The Pacific Northwest
- Inlander/InHealthNW
- Michael O’Malley, NAC Architecture
- Jeff Philipps, Rosauers Supermarkets, Inc.
- Janet Porco, Randall & Hurley, Inc.
- Angela “Angie” Ramey, Ramey Construction Company
- Laura Sharpe, PHCO
- Steve Seiler, Blood Systems, Inc.
- Debbie Zimmerman, Bank of America