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2024 Castro Valley Vibe Spirit of the People Awards
2024
- Person of the Year: Donna Layburn - Castro Valley Natural Grocery
- Best Performance: ‘I love Your Castro Valley Vibe’: Jim Woodbury - Dracula
- Most Informative Speech: Jay Roadamel - Central County Marketing Group
- Most Loved on Instagram: Mason James - Unincorporated Clothes
- Most Popular: Ryland Swanson - East Bay Regional Parks Lifeguard
- Best Whimsical Place: Christmas Wonderland & Ice Skating - Three Crosses Church
- Best Window Display: Halloween Window Display - Wiggle Rumps Retail
- Best Bartender: Sandy - Castro Valley Moose Lodge
- Best Wine: Cabernet Sauvignon - Twining Vine Winery
- Best Charitable Cause: Senior Lunches - Kenneth Aitken Senior Center
- Most Dedicated Volunteer: Tighe Boyle - Castro Valley Optimist Club
- Best Female Karaoke Singer: Fannessia Williams
- Best Male Karaoke Singer: George Newkirk
- Most Improved Person: Dina Munday - Castro Valley Moose
- Best Event: Cow Girl Picnic - Rowell Ranch Rodeo
- Best Pastry: Kouign Amanda - Seven Hills Baking Co
- Best Specialty Contractor: Kevin Nugent • Nugent Plastering and Stucco
- Outstanding Castro Valley Citizen: Tighe Boyle • Optimist Club
- Most Resilient Spirit: Mary Florence
- Best Event: Run to the Lake - Lake Chabot East Bay Regional Parks
- Best Ongoing Event: Castro Valley Cornhole Association - The Moose Lodge
- Best Group Event: Witch Walk
- Most Dedicated Veteran: Kasey Warner VFW
- Favorite Volunteer: Michael Halloran
- Best Community Charitable Cause: Bonnie Nasworthy Jones - Edens Heroes Fighting Breast Cancer
- Best Behind The Scenes: Air Support Eagle8 • East Bay Regional Parks Police Department
- Most Informative Video: Cutting A Cowboy Steak • David Samiljan • Baron’s Quality Meats & Seafood
- Most Famous Local: Tony Gemignani - World Champion Pizza Maker
- Best Hors d'Oeuvres: Cheesy Garlic Bread Sticks - Pizza Express Center Street
- Awesome New Business: Breakfast Club
- Most Responsibly Informed Castro Valley: Castro Valley Ask Share Discuss - Facebook Group
- Best Soup - Taco Soup - Portales Taqueria
- Best Taco: Birria Quesadillas • Portales Taqueria
- Best Homemade Recipe: Birria • Portales Taqueria
- Best Refried Beans - Tacos Patron
- Best Salad - House Side Salad Ranch Dressing - JP’s Restraunt
- Most Informative Video Behind The Scenes: East Bay Regional Parks Police
- Most Popular Video: Free Slot Cars Races • Castro Valley Moose Car Show IG 4,605 Loves 289,000 Views
- Favorite Couple: Jessica & Sam
- Most Patient Service Professional:: ____ UPS
- Nicest : _____ Santa Maria United States Postal Service
2023 Castro Valley Vibe Spirit of the People Awards
2023
- Person of the Year: Krystie Gome Advocate - Childhood Cancer Osteosarcoma
- Best Fundraiser: Castro Valley High School - Childhood Cancer Osteosarcoma
- Most Involved Community Leader: Misty Short
- Best Community Event: Redwood Chapel Summer Nights
- Best Pet Event: Dogs And Deputies
- Most Whimsical Place: Fantasy Land • Golden Tee Golfland
- Best Bartender: Dustin Doucet - Doucet’s Saloon
- Best Female Karaoke Singer: Casey Walis
- Best Male Karaoke Singer: Brian Tilly
- Most Eco-Friendly: Foresters.org
- Best Food Truck:Dish Pastor Tacos - Taco Patron
- Best New Business: David Crossroads Specialty Foods
- Favorite Chef: Pablo
- Best Hamburger: Bacon Cheese Burger - The Breakfast Club
- Most Notable Teacher: Claire Heppner Special Education - Castro Valley High School
- Best Wedding Venue: Redwood Canyon by Wedgewood Weddings
- Most Improved Person: Maria Silva
- Best Public Service: Free Document Shredding • David Wilhite • Intero Real Estate Services
- Best Tires: Lilly’s Garage Modle Tires - TirePros
- Best Sandwich: Southern Fried Chicken Sandwich - SoCo Kitchen
- Best Salad: Tossed Balsamic House Salad - Pizza My Bay
- Best Band: Bob Enos Legacy Big Band and Soundwave
- Best Appetizer: Bacon Wrapped Chicken - Bay Catering
- Best Event: TwiningVine Roaring 20’s Murder Mystery Dinner - Plethos Productions
- Best Display: Waterfall & Pond - Hank Jr - Connie's Pond and Koi
- Best Art Display: Camera Man - CV Marketplace
- Nicest Sales Rep: Alicia Delgado - Worley's Home Design Center
- Most Resilient Spirit: Shea Knudsen • Knudsen Ice Creamery
- Best Soup: Tortilla Soup - Portales Taqueria
- Healthiest Products: Veggie Choozer - Blendzers
- Most Dedicated Veteran: Steve West
- Most Eccentric Creative: Wicked Garden Studio
- Most Famous Pet: Lilly - Lilly’s Classic Car Garage
- Most Responsibly Informed Castro Valley: Castro Valley News
- Best Pet Services: Mobil Dog Grooming - Classy Canines Wiggle Rumps
- Favorite Couple: Teddy & Keith Seibert - Twining Vine Winery
- Favorite Couple: Denise & Rick Recardo
- Nices Person: Gina Marquez
2022 Castro Valley Vibe Spirit of the People Awards
2022
- Person of the Year: Michael Halloran
- Castro Valle's Kindest Person: Arlita Shelby - WOTM Castro Valley Moose
- Most Inspiring Speaker: Marlon Gomez - Body Mechanix
- Best Inspiring Story: Sam Nabhan - Dell’s Cafe
- Best Karaoke: Roz
- Best Female Karaoke Singer: Destiny Montenegro
- Best Bartender: Christine Petsas - Moose Lodge
- Best Wine: California Champagne - Chouinard Winery
- Best Sandwich: Brisket Sandwich - Canyons BBQ
- Best Mexican Food Dish: Fajitas - Don Jose's
- Best Party Venue: Castro Valley Moose Lodge
- Best Community Event: Brianna Noble - Urban Cowgirl
- Best Pastry: Creative Macarons - Natalie Wong - Always Yours Bakery Cafe
- Best Garden: Gardening Geeks
- Best Adult Education: Paint & Sip • Artist Center Art & Soul
- Best Dish: Shrimp & Grits SoCo Kitchen
- Best Soup: Ham & Corn Bisque - Ice Creamery
- Best Breakfast: Vegetarian Omelet JP’s Restraunt
- Best Behind The Scenes: Inside Castro Village Bowl
- Best Atmosphere: Cordial Cellar + Lounge
- Best Spaghetti: Italian Club
- Best Western Gear: Rowell's Saddlery & Western Wear
- Best Spokesperson: Steve West
- Best Art Exhibit: Airstream Photography Display - Postcard Travelers Mobile
- Best Creative Design: Belts
- Most Resilient Spirit:: Kelly Vigil
- Most Inspiring Reverend: Deacon Justin
- Best Couple: John & Dawn Delrose
- Most Famous Local: Michael Divich - News Helicopter Camera Man
- Most Dedicated Veteran: Pat Flanagan - VFW
- Best Artist: Brooke Burns
- Best Live Music: Cordial Cellar + Lounge
- Most Eccentric Business: Sequoian’s Club
- Best Community Space Outdoors: Golden Tee Golfland
- Best Rib Cook Off: TBA
- Favorite Couple: TBA
2021 Castro Valley Vibe Spirit of the People Awards
2021
- Person of the Year: Monesa Qasemi - Castro Valley Sportsmen's Center
- Best Candy: English Toffee • Knudson's Ice Creamery
- Healthiest Products: Extra Virgin Olive Oil - Amphora Nueva
- Best Flower Arrangement: Valentine Flower Arrangement - Gigi's Florist
- Best Event: Castro Valley Vibe Flea Market
- Best Charitable Cause: Dig Deep Farms Food Hub
- Best Bartender: JoJo Huett - Krayons
- Best Karaoke: Julles Legacy Karaoke At The Moose
- Best Female Karaoke Singer: Tiffany Callier
- Best Pastries: Carrot Cake
- Most Famous Local: Spencer Christian Weatherman ABC's Good Morning America
- Best Mechanic Shop: Castro Valley TirePros
- Best Taco Tuesday: Taco Tuesday - JP's Restaurant
- Best Sandwich: Chicken Pesto - Meadows Bistro - Redwood Canyon Golf Course
- Most Spirited Person: Tarzanna
- Most Whimsical Place: Castro Valley Rocks
- Most Dedicated Veteran: Pat Flanagan - VFW
- Best Castro Valley Event: Glen Krumb - Castro Valley Cornhole Association
- Best Concert: Redwood Canyon Summer Concert Series
- Best Ongoing Event: Small Town Society.
- Best Hamburger: Cannery Kitchen & Tap
- Best Sandwich: Diestel Turkey Sandwich - Cannery Kitchen & Tap
- Best Charitable Cause: Senior Cards - Castro Valley Moose
- Most Generous Sponsor Of A Good: Cause Jeff Candelario
- Best Musician: Dave Badilla Music
- Best Mexican Food Dish: Chorizo Quesadilla
- Best Community Space Outdoors: Lake Chabot - East Bay Regional Parks
- Best All-Around Food: Million Dollar Bacon
- Best Recreational Event: Boat Rental - Lake Chabot Marina & Café
- Best Taco: Chili Verde Tacos - Chef Michaell Hermanos Verdes
- Best Artist Mural: Castro Valley California Chalk - Scott Sawyer - CV Marketplace
- Most Eccentric Creative: John Coulpe - Poetry
- Best Community Service: Free Paint Disposal • Kelly-More Paints
- Best Community Space Indoors: Chabot Theater
- Most Inspiring Community Leader: Pastor Jake Medcalf
- Best Soup: Coconut Soup with Shrimp - Thai Cuisine
- Best Space for Kids: CV Playground
- Best Charitable Cause: Proctor School PTA - Tuesday Food Distribution
2020 CASTRO VALLEY VIBE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE AWARDS
2020
- Person of the Year: Robert Pace Host CVVibe / Intero Real Estate
- Outstanding Kid: Chase DeHerrea - Motocross Champion
- Funniest Video: October Tire Event • Castro Valley TirePros
- Funniest Actor: October Tire Event • Jr Juniors Discount Liquors
- Most Informative How-To Video: Pro Painters Tips - Pete's ACE Hardware
- Most Informative Video: Choosing A Perfect Sofa • Connolly’s Furniture & Mattress
- Best Musician: Safiyah Hernandez
- Most Generous Sponsor Of A Good: Cause Robert Pace
- Iconic Landmarks: The Horse • Rowell's Saddlery & Western Wear
- Best Ongoing Event: Legacy Karaoke At The Moose
- Best Male Karaoke Singer: Gary Smith
- Best Atmosphere: Castro Valley Public Market
- Coolest Castro Valley Place: R & J Quick Clean
- Best Community Event: Castro Valley Light Parade
- Funniest Person: Junior - Jr Liquors
- Best Business Person: James
- Healthiest Products: Health Unlimited
- Best Chinese Food: Silver Spoon Gourmet Food
- Best Host: Simon • Silver Spoon Gourmet Cuisine
- Most Loved Instagram Video: Cafe Rumi - Cue
- Most Loved Instagram Video: Portales Taqueria - Maria
- Nicest person: Maria Portales Taqueria
- Most Notable Teacher: Lisa Holms - Engineering & Design Casttro Valley High School
- Best Sushi Food: Genghix Asian Fusion
- Best Sandwich: Boars Head Pastrami Sandwich - Lucas Deli
- Best Margaritas: Los Molcajetes
- Best Grocery Store: El Rancho Supermarket
- Nicest Person: BJ - Pizza Express
- Best Mechanic Shop: Kevin L. Hinkley Auto Tech
- Best School Program for Kids: Castro Valley High School - Engineering Program
- Most Progressive Educator: Blaine Torpey Principal
- Best Charitable Cause: Tiny Homes First Pres Hayward / CV
- Best Community Charitable Event: ZombieCon Pub Crawl - Hayward Animal Shelter
- Most Famous Local: Rachel Maddow Host The Rachel Maddow Show - MSNBC
- Best Vietnamese Food: Wendy's Cafe Philip
- Best Pet Services: Pawitive Karma
- Best Hamburger: Boulevard Burger - Bronco Burger
- Best Independent Company: One Bad Apple
- Best Coffee: Valley Java
- Best Hair Stylist: Stacy Monroe
- Best Service People: COVID Frontline Workers
- Best Artwork: Margarita Soyfertis - Mosaic Artwork
- Funnest Group: Soroptimist International of the East Bay
- Most Spirited Person: Dancing Employee at Trader Joe's
- Best Event: Castro Valley High School - Black Lives Matter
- Most Popular Instagram Post: Castro Valley High School - Black Lives Matter
- Best Bar: Doolittle
- Most Whimsical Place: Classic Pumpkin Patch
- Best Family Business: Connolly's Furniture and Mattress
- Best Service Business: Worley's Home Design Center
- Most Dedicated Marathon Runner: Fernando Morales
- Most Dedicated Veteran: Jim Smith
- Best Ice Cream: Black & Tan • Knudsen's Ice Creamery
- Best Small Business Leader: Drift Plants
- Most Dedicated Volunteers: WOTM - Women of The Moose
- Best Community Space Outdoors: Adobe Park
- Healthiest Products: Daily Dose - Plant-Based Health
- Most Responsibly Informed Castro Valley: Robert Pace
- Best Community Leader: Paul Keim
- Best Castro Valley Project: Castro Valley Market Place
- Best Steaks Dinner: Eric Opperman
- Best Event Food: Castro Valley Street Eats and Food Truck Mafia
- Best Bartender: Jen - Valley Inn
- Best Breakfast: Bodi's Java Omelet
- Best Concert Event: Drive-Through Concert
- Best Taco: Fish Taco - Britto Shop
- Most Eccentric Business: Don Scialpi • Eccentric One Bad Apple Records
- Best Barber Shop: Brooklyn Barber
- Best After School Program: Glorious Beads
2019 CASTRO VALLEY VIBE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE AWARDS
2019 Awards
- Person of the Year: Karen Jonke - Krayon’s Galleria
- Most Loved Instagram Video: SoCo Kitchen
- Best Bar: Krayons Galleria
- Most Whimsical Place: Arney's Crow Canyon Saddlery
- Favorite Politician: Frank Mellon - EBMUD Director
- Best All-Around Food: Southern Comfort Kitchen (Video).
- Best Ongoing Eevet: Castro Valley Farmers' Market
- Best Live Music: Lake Chabot Public Market
- Most Generous Sponsor Of A Good: Cause Robert Pace
- Best After School Program: Superhero Drawing Intro Class - Adobe Art Center, Jason Engelund
- Favorite Spokesperson: Katie Ward-Crummey, Miss Rowell Ranch Rodeo
- Nicest Sales Rep: Gene - Castro Valley Tire Pros
- Best Educational Public Display: East Bay Regional Parks Animal Display - Gaetano
- Most Inspiring Community Leader: Dennis Waespi - East Bay Regional Parks
- Most Famous Local: Beloved Cliff Burton Bassist Player - Metallica
- Healthiest Products: Trader Joe's NO GMO’s
- Best Hamburger: Cheese Burger - Krayon’s Galleria
- Best Steak: Monday Nigh Stake Sandwich - Krayons Galleria
- Most Responsibly Informed Castro Valley: Castro Valley Forum
- Best Community Leader: Ashley Strasburg - Castro Valley Chamber
- Best Castro Valley Project: Veterans of Foreign War Memorial
- Best Themed Event: Classic Pumpkin Patch (Video)
- Favorite Couple: Lisa & Randy Bickerdike
- Benefiting East County Animal Shelter Services
- Best Community Charitable Cause: CHP Toy Drive - CHP Castro Valley & Castro Valley TirePros
TBA -2025 CASTRO VALLEY VIBE SPIRIT OF THE PEOPLE AWARDS
2025 Awards
Castro Valley 'vibe' is about good vibes of the people. You will rarely see a major corporation on here due to the fact corporations rarely allow there employees speak for them. Hardly ever!
You are welcome to bring to our attention members of the community you believe should be recognized. We will investigate. We have a year to find our next honorees.
As a business we also look into yelp and the BBB to ensure we are not recognizing people who don't take care of their people.