RIBBON CUTTING: Armanasco Public Relations Celebrates 40 Years!

Cheers to 40 Years! A fabulous time was had by all who celebrated David Armanasco and the Armanasco Public Relations team. Established in 1985, Armanasco Public Relations has since grown to become the most well-known public relations company on the Central Coast. APR has served hundreds of businesses and organizations in various fields over the years and continues to grow and excel. In an industry built on relationships, APR offers access and understanding to every segment of our rich and diverse Central Coast community and beyond.

In Celebration of:

2024 Citizen of the Year

Jeff Davi

The Monterey Peninsula Home Team

and A.G. Davi, Ltd.

2024 Community Impact Award

Sandra Button

Chairman, Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance

2024 Ruth Vreeland Memorial

Public Official of the Year

Mary Ann Carbone

Mayor City of Sand City

2024 Robert C. Littlefield Award

for Lifetime Achievement

Shawn Adams

Owner, Monterey Signs

Business of the Year Award

To Be Announced During The Event

Sardine Factory Honored with 2025 Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) 'Gold' Award of Excellence

The world-renowned Sardine Factory in Monterey, Calif., proudly announces its recognition as a 2025 recipient of the Distinguished Restaurants of North America (DiRōNA) 'Gold' Award of Excellence. This prestigious honor places The Sardine Factory among an elite group of eighteen of the finest restaurants in North America.

Introduced in 2024, the DiRōNA 'Gold' Award of Excellence represents the pinnacle of achievement in fine dining, distinguishing restaurants that exceed the already stringent standards set by the DiRōNA Award of Excellence. Restaurants honored with this designation are selected for their outstanding menu, impeccable service, exceptional wine and cocktail programs, and superior dining ambiance.

The Sardine Factory has been a DiRōNA Award of Excellence recipient every year since 1993 and was one of the inaugural recipients of the 'Gold' Award in 2024. This distinction underscores the restaurant's unwavering commitment to culinary excellence and world-class hospitality.

SPOTLIGHT: Naval Post Graduate School Foundation

The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation empowers NPS to develop educated and effective leaders and innovative national security solutions, keeping our service members and allies safe abroad and protecting us all at home.

The Naval Postgraduate School Foundation provides the opportunity for you to join the critical mission of securing our future and ensuring that our military remains capable of deterring and defeating threats to the safety and security of our Nation and its citizens. 

The NPS Foundation provides that margin of excellence to the Naval Postgraduate School by providing rapid support to NPS research, facilities and initiatives without the constraints of government funding. The NPS Foundation improves quality of life for NPS students and their families and supports NPS research, partnerships and programs critical to our Nation’s advantage.

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