Summer 2025

214 C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S U M M E R 2 0 2 5 ~ THE P EN I NS U L A S C ENE ~ MCHA Annual Awards Gala Nancy & Bill Perocchi, Ted & Velma Balestreri Photos by Kelli Uldall M onterey County Hospitality Association (MCHA) celebrated “A Legacy of Hospitality” at its 50th Anniversary Annual Awards Gala at the Monterey Conference Center. Over 400 guests honored Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Ted J. Balestreri and Hospitality Professional of the Year Sabu Shake Jr. Proceeds from the event support programs for the local hospitality industry and its 27,000-plus employees. Chris Shake, Bonnie Adams, David Armanasco Colleen Courtney, Adam & Nicole Stoney Mark & Sue Dreyer, Tim McGregor Ivan Bautista, Tyller Williamson, Sylvia & Leon Panetta Janice McWilliams, Bella & Bert Cutino, Becky Akin Jeannie Sumners, Ann Bixler, Stefani Chaney Clarissa Rowe, Mary Boland, Michelle Teller, Kate Ford, Dana Deminna Gary & Doreen Cursio, John & Roxane Narigi, Lynn & Ron Johnson Josh Stratton, Kristin Horton Sabu JR Shake, Mike Bruno Phyllis Hubbard, Charles Gruwell Rick Phister, Mary Adams Carrie Panetta, Melissa Krueger Gill Campbell, Dana Schemm Patrick Rayne, ErikaWerk, Sara Dutton, Christine & Jeff McGee Photos: Kelli Uldall