North Shore honors community, business leaders

North Lake Tahoe honored local leaders and businesses at the 61st annual Community Awards Dinner at the Resort at Squaw Creek last month.

The winners are:

Large Business of the Year: Tahoe Restaurant Collection of Garwoods, Caliente and Bar of America.

Nonprofit Organization of the Year: North Lake Tahoe-Truckee Leadership Program.

Best Place to Work: Tahoe Donner Association.

Hospitality Business Award: Sunnyside Restaurant & Lodge.

Hospitality Super Star Award: JJ Beaty, Fire Sign Café.

Small Business of the Year: Andrew Laughlin, Tahoe City Kayak.

Regional Marketing Award: North Tahoe Business Association & Chamber Collaborative.

Public Servant Award: David Boesch, CEO of Placer County.

Tourism Professional of the Year: Rachael Woods, marketing manager, Northstar.

2014 Citizen of the Year: Stacy Caldwell, Tahoe Truckee Community Foundation.

Distinguished Community Service: Wally Auerbach, Auerbach Engineering.