RENO, Nev. (Oct. 8, 2025) – Visit Reno Tahoe has announced the recipients of the 2025 Reno Tahoe Spotlight Awards, which recognize and celebrate exceptional employees for their contributions throughout the year.
This year’s top honor was awarded to Anita Sommers, Human Resources, for her dedication, outstanding performance and embodiment of Visit Reno Tahoe’s core values, including collaboration, integrity, transparency, ambition and commitment to people. Erin Halls, Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center, and Nicole Duxbury, Marketing, were recognized as runners-up for their creativity, teamwork and impact across the organization.
“We’re proud to honor the hard work and dedication of our employees,” said Visit Reno Tahoe President and CEO Mike Larragueta. “Anita, Erin, Nicole, and all of our staff nominees each exemplify the values that define Visit Reno Tahoe and help make our destination a leader in hospitality, events and tourism.”
The awards were presented during a special dinner celebration at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center, where the team gathered to honor all nominees for their contributions throughout the year.
Additional nominees included Ernesto Ulloa, Beverly Borda, Courtney Mann, Maria Ammirati, John Morris, Ruth Maldonado, Tracy Liddiard, Whitney Mestre and Cate Buell—each recognized for their dedication and excellence.
The Reno Tahoe Spotlight Award program underscores the organization’s commitment to fostering a positive, collaborative workplace culture by highlighting employees who go above and beyond. The program continues to celebrate standout employees throughout the year, reinforcing Visit Reno Tahoe’s dedication to excellence.
For more information, visit VisitRenoTahoe.com.
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About Reno Tahoe
Reno Tahoe is a dynamic, four-season resort destination in a spectacular natural setting – where America’s largest alpine lake meets “The Biggest Little City in the World.” Here, genuine Western heritage and hospitality are served up alongside a region in the midst of an exciting transformation, offering travelers world-class attractions, outdoor adventure and an annual calendar of cultural, culinary and sporting events. Reno Tahoe is marketed by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (Visit Reno Tahoe), an organization established in 1959 to promote convention and tourism business in Washoe County, which includes Reno, Sparks and North Lake Tahoe. For more information, go to www.VisitRenoTahoe.com.
Media Contact:
Christina Erny
Vice President of Marketing
Phone: 775.232.0838
Email: cerny@visitrenotahoe.com
