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.
2011 Honored Panel of Judges
- Angela Ramey, Ramey Construction
- April Pierre Kalispel Tribe/Northern Quest
- Bill Akers, Premera Blue Cross
- Branden Stansberry, Moloney +O'Neill
- Craig Hult, Surgical Specialists
- Craig Jones, Fidelity Associates
- Craig Leone, Leone & Keeble
- Dan Demchuk, Moss Adams, LLP
- Debbie Zimmerman, Bank of America
- Greg Nordin, Gritman Medical Center
- Greg Werry, The Davenport Hotel & Tower
- Jamie Aitken, BELO (KREM)
- Jeff McDonald, MD, Northwest Specialty Hospital
- Jim Branson, Washington Trust Bank
- Keith Western, AmericanWest Bank
- Kimberly Thielman, Asuris Northwest Health
- Luke Baumgarten, The Pacific Northwest Inlander
- Marc McCall, Randall & Hurley
- Michael O’Malley, NAC Architecture
- Mike Wilson, Providence Healthcare
- Nalini Gupta, MD, InCyte Pathology
- Rick Olsen, URM
- Steve Storey, Sterling Savings Bank
- Sue Connor, Blood Systems, Inc.
2011’s Culinary Award Winners
- Outstanding Hors d'Oeuvres:
Savory-Fire and Ice Steelhead Rolls - Outstanding First Course:
The Glover Mansion/Red Rock Catering-Field Greens with Honey Pear Bruschetta - Outstanding Entree:
Burgundy's at The Spokane Club-Red Wine Short Ribs - Outstanding Dessert:
Just American Desserts-Trio of Pie Bites - People's Choice Best Restaurant:
Beverly's at The Coeur d'Alene Resort-Chilean Sea Bass