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Presenters

ABC7 KGO-TV offers a dynamic combination of 28 hours of solid local news every week, ABC Network News and programming, and leading syndicated shows like "Regis and Kelly" and "The Oprah Winfrey Show". In addition, the station believes in a strong commitment to the Bay Area community, sponsoring major events such as AIDS Walk, the San Francisco Mayor's Summit for Women, the Children's Miracle Network Telethon, the Napa Valley Mustard Festival, and Sonoma Salute to the Arts. ABC7 KGO-TV's anchors and reporters also regularly volunteer their time as guest speakers and emcees at many community events, and are well-received everywhere they go.

American Airlines and American Eagle are proud of their flagship service to 263 cities worldwide. Operating more than 4,000 daily departures, American Airlines strives to deliver the best travel experience to every business and leisure customer. American Airlines offers nonstop service every day to important business centers like New York, Boston, Dallas/Fort Worth, and Chicago, as well as service to other exciting destinations in Europe, Latin America, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. American Airlines has a long history of support of local communities. American Airlines is committed to continued philanthropic support because it believes there is a link between a strong cultural and arts community and a healthy economic environment. American Airlines enjoys giving back to the people who have helped bring them success.

KGO Newstalk AM 810 has been the number one rated radio station in Northern California for nearly 25 consecutive years. Each week KGO informs and entertains nearly one million listeners. KGO’s unique blend of live news and talk programming reaches into every imaginable facet of the community, including current events, sports, traffic, and weather. That’s why KGO sponsors events such as Sonoma Salute to the Arts - to stay in touch with the community.

Ultra Premium

Viking Range Corporation is the originator and leading manufacturer of commercial style high performance cooking, clean-up, ventilation, refrigeration, and outdoor appliances for the home. Viking’s renowned Professional Series and new Designer Series products deliver the power and performance serious cooks require. Distributed by The Gene Schick Co. See Northern California’s most expansive display of Viking products at their award-winning showroom, by appointment Monday through Friday.

WineCountry.com, a division of FreeRun Technologies Inc., is proud to design, host, and market the official websites for both Sonoma Salute to the Arts, and the Napa Valley Mustard Festival (at mustardfestival.org). WineCountry.com is the one stop for planning a visit to the many regions that comprise the Wine Country, providing complete information and listings for lodging, wineries, current events, things to do, and much more.

Platinum

AT&T Yellow Pages - Most Seen - Most Used - Most Trusted - The AT&T Yellow Pages has the shopping information you need. In the book or on the web, a few minutes with the AT&T Yellow Pages now can save you hours later.

BMW of North America, LLC has been present in the United States since 1975. Rolls-Royce Motor Vehicles NA, LLC began distributing vehicles in 2003. The BMW Group in the United States has grown to include marketing, sales, and financial service organizations for the BMW brand, the MINI brand, and the Rolls-Royce brand of motor vehicles; Designworks/USA, an industrial design firm in California; a technology office in Silicon Valley and various other operations throughout the country. BMW Manufacturing Co., LLC in South Carolina is part of BMW Group's global manufacturing network and is the exclusive manufacturing plant for all BMW Z4 Roadster and X5 Sports Activity Vehicles. In the U.S. there are retail networks of 340 BMW passenger car centers, 335 BMW Sports Activity Vehicle centers, 148 BMW motorcycle retailers, 80 MINI passenger car dealers, and 25 Rolls-Royce Motor Car dealers. BMW (US) Holding Corp., the BMW Group's sales headquarters for North, Central and South America, is located in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey.

Founded in 1857 as California’s first premium winery, Buena Vista Carneros™, produces cool-climate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Merlot and Syrah from its 1000 acre estate property in Carneros, and is the largest vineyard landholder in the Carneros appellation. Under the guidance of winemaker Jeff Stewart and viticulturist Craig Weaver, the winery is a leading quality wine producer from the Carneros region. To learn more about the winery or get information about its historic tasting room, just blocks off the Sonoma plaza, visit: www.buenavistacarneros.com

GPM is a full service commercial printing company with digital, sheet fed and web offset capabilities. GPM also offers an extensive in house bindery and complete mail fulfillment services. Our expertise is in direct mail marketing, one to one personalization and all types of color printing and mailing. GPM has been in business in Sonoma County for over 50 years, and occupies a 77,000 square foot, modern facility in Rohnert Park and is one of the 5 largest printing companies in the North Bay area. This unique facility allows for GPM to provide inventory management services and provides GPM customers secure storage and on demand release of printed documents through a web based ordering system. GPM operates with a customer focused philosophy, creating relationships and building partnerships through customized solutions specific to each customer's individual needs and goals. This level of service and customer first mentality allows GPM to be a valuable resource and true solutions provider for organizations both large and small. The company is committed to operating an environmentally friendly manufacturing plant with many recycled papers available and an extensive waste recycling program. Our company is dedicated to implementing new technologies and embracing challenges from clients and exploring new services to provide. The company will always strive to meet even the most difficult challenge to help a customer solve a problem and achieve their goals.

Wine Country This Week is the most widely read visitor magazine published in Northern California. The weekly magazine promotes the wine country, focusing on events and things to do, with helpful maps and tips. Wine Country This Week covers Napa Valley, Sonoma County, Mendocino, Monterey, Santa Cruz, the Sierra Foothills, Lodi, and Livermore wine country.

Gold

Every Event Is A Big Event at Classic Party Rentals. Whether it is the Academy Awards or backyard wedding celebration, Classic Party Rentals is focused on providing everything you need, anywhere you need it. As the nation’s leading full-service event rental company, we’ve got you covered from tent top to tabletop. With a nationwide network of party specialists, there's no place we can’t be. And no event is too large or small for us to help make it a success. At Classic, your party is our passion.

DayGuide.com, established in 1998, publishes The Best of the Wine Country and The Best of San Francisco Bay Area, two major publications covering popular destination spots throughout Northern California. The purpose of these publications is to guide tourists through the fascinating yet often overwhelming choices they face when visiting the Bay Area and Wine Country by highlighting can't-miss attractions in a reader-friendly format. The attractive, informative guides are published both on paper and online, thus ensuring that visitors have easy access to the information they want and need for optimum Bay Area experiences.

Concierge-The Best of the North Bay is the Wine Country's premier hotel book. Concierge is placed into more than 4,600 guest rooms, and is read by more than 1,000,000 visitors each year. Concierge reveals the treasures of Wine Country through beautiful photography, celebrated writers, and local personalities. Concierge hotel books, the Vine Magazine and Diablo Magazine are all published by Diablo Publications, providing more than 25 years of experience delivering award-winning lifestyle publications. Vine Napa Valley magazine, Maggie award-winner for Best Visitor Guide and Best New Publication, captures and entertains locals and visitors in a lively and informative format. With world-class photography and design, Vine magazine celebrates the Napa Valley lifestyle and provides in-depth information on local wines, food, accommodations, entertainment, culture, travel, and home design. Diablo Magazine is an award-winning lifestyle magazine. Every month, residents of the San Francisco East Bay - from Berkeley and Orinda to Walnut Creek, Danville, and Pleasanton - turn to the pages of Diablo for information about local politics and personalities, travel, family life, entertainment, home design, food, and fine dining.

Located in the beautiful Sonoma Valley Wine Country four blocks from historic Sonoma Plaza, MacArthur Place is a luxurious 64-room hotel and spa set in the midst of wineries, fine dining, shops, and unique galleries. Just a short 15- minute drive from the Napa Valley and forty-five minutes from San Francisco, the Inn is convenient to both Sonoma Valley and Napa Valley wineries.

Consistently rated "Best Steakhouse in the Wine Country," Saddles specializes in steaks, chops and fresh seafood. Saddles' wine list offers an outstanding selection of Sonoma and Napa wines and has earned The Wine Spectator's "Best of Award of Excellence." Saddles is open daily for breakfast and dinner.

Celebrating 32 years - The magazine has grown and prospered, mirroring the entire region, since that first edition hit the stands in 1975. Over the years, millions of words have been published in NorthBay biz chronicling the business of doing business in the North Bay.

From start to finish, every detail is designed to create Tents with Distinctive Style. New and innovative products - tent liners and draping - sidewall, clear, window, solid... lighting, heating, and air conditioning. Complete site previews and logistics including technical support. Rancho Cordova, Napa & St. Helena.

Situated high on a ridge overlooking the Russian River Valley in the heart of Sonoma County, Paradise Ridge Winery and the Byck Family Estate are dedicated to; Family, Art, History, Nature and hand crafting wines rich in taste and tradition. Paradise Ridge wines are targeted to the passionate, cultured (lover of art, history, and nature) wine drinker who wants to share a personal stake in our family's boutique wine estate, and will appreciate dedication to producing the best handcrafted ultra-premium wine.

Among the myriad endeavors that thrive under the Three House MultiMedia banner are our community newspapers. The Sonoma Valley Sun and El Sol de Sonoma are community newspapers not merely for the reach of their distribution, but also for the fact that they are created by a diverse chorus of community voices represented in our columns, features and news stories. Virtually every aspect of the Sonoma Valley experience is represented in our pages, reflecting the cultures, generations and lifestyles that shape our community.

Silver

Marriott's Timber Lodge is ideally located at the heart of Lake Tahoe's South Shore in the new Heavenly® Village. Off the slopes, enjoy charming one- and two-bedroom villas featuring master suites with oversized soaking tub, full kitchen, and washer/dryer.

Marriott Vacation Club International is a premier provider of vacation and leisure experiences and the recognized global leader in development, operations and sales of Vacation Ownership resorts. Since becoming the first branded hospitality company to enter the timeshare industry in 1984, Marriott Vacation Club has created many luxurious properties in sought-after destinations globally, with many more in development. Marriott Vacation Club Owners now number more than 312,000 and tend to purchase their week(s) due to our quality product, outstanding Marriott customer service, added value of ownership benefits and our flexible usage options. These include exchanging with Marriott Vacation Club resorts or Interval International properties and trading for Marriott Rewards points to redeem for hotel stays, airline tickets, rental cars or even cruises.

No one embodies the North Bay spirit better than the Bohemian, a favorite of smart, independent-minded readers for more than two decades.

Santa Rosa BMW has been a sport-touring enthusiast's haven since 1983. Owners, Dennis and Chris Gonzales and their staff provide sales and service of new and used BMW motorcycles and a full range of riding gear as well as insight and recommendations for riding in and around the North bay. Visit us in our new location in Windsor.  We moved into a beautiful, new building with room for 50 motorcycles and an expanded selection of riders apparel, helmets and more.

What's your idea of the perfect vacation? Sand between your toes? Powdered snow in your face? Golf? Hiking? Fly-fishing? Museums? Shopping? Perhaps it's simply enjoying the moments away from it all. Chances are, no matter what your preference, Shell Vacations Club is perfect for you. In addition to offering you exactly what you want on a vacation, Shell Vacations Club makes it easy to get it. That's what Shell Vacations Club is all about: providing five-star service in superior accommodations at the most desirable destinations.

Bronze

In Kind

Red Wolf Gallery & Sculpture Garden

Paintings
Sculptures
Mosaics
Garden Features

Judy Theo
Thomas Patrick
Carol Kelley

Open
Thursday - Sunday
11 to 5

Located on Sonoma Plaza, First Street West next to Sign of the Bear cookware

707.996.5111

Sonoma Court Shops

- 27 East Napa - On the Plaza with over 25 shopping dining and services destinations. Lovely courtyard setting with benches, fountains and just steps from the Plaza.

180 Degree Meetings
All Things Lavender
American Society of Baking
Bast, Inc.
Chico's
Curry and I Antiques
Custom Cut Publishing
E. A. Durell and Co., Inc.
Emery Medical Center
Ginny's Red Barn
Judith Huff, MD
Investors Trust Mortgage
Keegan and Coppin Co., Inc.
Kokopelli Gallery
M. Gilbert Fine Arts
Madelene Olson Salon
National Data Center
Piper Jaffray, Inc.
Scandinavian Trends
Sotheby's International Realty
South American Secrets
Three Dog Bakery
Vintage Poster Gallery
Westwood Winery
Wine Hardware

THE MERCATO

452 First Street East Sonoma, CA

~ A Plaza of Shops on The Plaza ~

Amber Rouge
Annaelle Olivier
Angelique
Artifax
The Chocolate Cow
Half Pint
La Salette Restaurant
Papyrus
Shu Shu Fu Fu
Spirits in Stone
Steve Dobbins Antiques
The Total Look
The Wine Exchange

Gilmore Valet Service
800 W Napa St Ste 101
Sonoma, CA 95476-6453
(707) 939-2901

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