Press Release

2007 Napa Valley Mustard Festival Photography Contest Winners

NEWS
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2007

Napa Valley Mustard Festival Announces Photography Contest Winners

Napa Valley, CA ~ Mumm Napa was the setting for The Mumm Napa Photo Finish, on Saturday, March 31. Not only was it a fabulous party, but also the unveiling of the 279 framed Photography Contest entries of mustard in bloom, and the award ceremony for the winners.

Award winners took home $1000 for First Prize, $500 for Second Prize, and $250 for Third Prize in Traditional, Digital, and Innovative categories. Honorable Mention winners received a ticket to the event. The "People's Choice" photographer received bottles of wine from the wineries participating in the event.

Sorry - not all photos available for website.

Traditional Category

First Place Traditional Category: Sally Wood

First Place - Sally Wood, Rutherford
Second Place - Audrey Luippold, Napa
Third Place - Ryan Daffurn, Sonoma

Third Place Traditional Category: Ryan Daffurn

Honorable Mentions:
Stephan Dietrich, Roseville
Beth Farhart, Sonoma

Digital Category

First Place Digital Category and Winner Silverado Category: Neil Silverman

First Place - Neil Silverman, Santa Rosa
Second Place - Michelle Martin, Napa
Third Place - Ray Marcus, American Canyon

Second Place Digital Category: Michelle Martin

Third Place Digital Category: Ray Marcus

Honorable Mentions:
Ray Marcus, American Canyon
Ray Marcus, American Canyon
Elston Rothermel, Napa
Jon Cretarolo, Bainbridge Island, Washington
Fran Campanian, Calistoga

Innovative Category

First Place Innovative Category: Glenn Fidler

First Place - Glenn Fidler, Seaside
Second Place - Donald C. Ridone, San Francisco
Third Place - Tom Scheibal, Calistoga

Second Place Innovative Category: Donald C. Ridone

Honorable Mentions:
Glenn Fidler, Seaside
Benson Tongue, Walnut Creek
Bruno Grossi, Weed
Hilary Brodey, Napa
Kathleen Hangen, Napa

Carneros Category

Winner Carneros Category: Sharon Kain

Silverado Category

Winner Silverado Category: Neil Silverman (also First Place Digital Category, see above)

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