Annual Awards Gala 2025

Celebrating 50 Years of MCHA, A Legacy of Hospitality

Join Stefan Lorch, Chairman of the Monterey County Hospitality Association Board of Directors, for our Annual Awards Gala, honoring this year's Hospitality Professional of the Year and Lifetime Achievement Award recipients.

We are close to sold out and currently assessing available tickets for this event. If you would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact kristin@mcha.net

Honoring

Ted J. Balestreri, Cannery Row Company - Lifetime Achievement Award

Sabu Shake Jr., The Fish Hopper - Hospitality Professional of the Year

Attire

Formal Attire

The Chefs

Ron Mendoza, Ad Astra Bread Co.
Alvin Quinol -- Alvarado Street Brewery
Gian Pepe -- Pèpe's Vesuvio, Carmel-by-the-Sea
Kurt Boucher -- Montrio Bistro
Angela Tamura -- Pèppoli at Pebble Beach
Gino Romas - The Lodge at Pebble Beach
Todd Fisher -- The Meatery
Josh Silva-Arias -- Monterey Marriott
Michelle Lee -- Intercontinental The Clement Monterey
Santana Rodriguez, Qouign

The Wines:

Featuring Santa Lucia Highlands Wine Artisans:

Talbott Vineyards
Scheid Vineyards
Wrath Wines
McIntyre Vineyards
Bernardus Winery

Virtual Auction - Click to Preview Gala Auction Lots & Bid : March 13 - March 16 (bids close at 8:00 p.m.)

Explore unique auction items showcasing our local Monterey region, California's central coast and beyond. Packages include leisurely excursions, delicious dining and regional treats curated by industry insiders!

Thank you to our host sponsors!