2026 AG HALL OF FAME

Stockton Chamber Ag Hall of Fame

41st Annual San Joaquin County Agricultural Hall of Fame Dinner
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
5:30pm-8:30pm

Heritage Dining & Provisions at the Waterloo Gun & Bocce Club
4343 N. Ashley Lane
Stockton, CA 95215

Tickets $85 Each. PrePaid Reservations Only.
Sponsorships Available

SPONSORSHIPS & TICKETS

2026 HONOREES

Joseph Antonini, Antonini Enterprises
Gary Cusumano
Hal Robertson, Hal Robertson Farms
Claudia Valente, Tokay FFA, 4-H, Frasch Leaside Dairy
George "Omer" Thompson (Posthumous)

The San Joaquin County Ag Hall of Fame celebrates individuals who have significantly shaped our agricultural heritage. This honor recognizes the efforts and history of those who have enriched our lives and laid the groundwork for our future. The agricultural community exemplifies the spirit of collaboration and tradition, carried forward by those who made great personal and physical sacrifices to nurture our land and community

For additional information, contact Ximena Aguilar Arroyo at events@stocktonchamber.org, or call (209) 292-8426.

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AG HALL OF FAME 2026 Nominations

Here are tips to submit the best possible nomination:

  • There are three categories of questions. The categories are weighted as 40/40/20.
  • Only three letters of recommendation will be accepted.
  • Answer each question completely. The selection committee may only refer to information in the nomination packet to make their selection.

Here are tips to submit the best possible nomination:

  • There are three categories of questions. The categories are weighted as 40/40/20.
  • Only three letters of recommendation will be accepted.
  • Answer each question completely. The selection committee may only refer to information in the nomination packet to make their selection.

2025 Honorees

Kimberly Ledbetter Bronson, Vino Farms

Robert Panella Sr., Panella Trucking

Art Perry, George perry and Sons, Inc.

Rodney & Gayla Schatz, Peltier Winery

Frank Raffel, Port Stockton Nursery (Posthumous)

Many Thanks to Our Sponsors!

COMMUNITY CHAMPION SPONSORS

Kings Card Club
Port of Stockton

TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS PARTNER

City of Stockton

PLATINUM SPONSORS

BAC Bank - open in a new tab
Bank of Stockton - open in a new tab
Cortopassi Family Foundation
GoodMills Winery - open in a new tab
Holt Ag Solutions logo
Ledbetter Family Vineyards - open in a new tab
Panella Trucking - open in a new tab
Peltier Winery - open in a new tab
San Joaquin Delta College logo
STAART

GOLD SPONSORS

Croce, Sanguinetti, & Vander Veen, Inc.
Delta Bluegrass Co.
InterWest Insurance Services
Ironstone Winery
San Joaquin County Office of Education logo
San Joaquin Farm Bureau Federation
Stockton East Water District

SILVER SPONSORS

BAC Community Bank

Stockton East Water District

Sutter Health

TABLE SPONSORS

George Perry & Sons Inc.

Kautz Farms

Lodi District Grape Growers Association

Mid Valley Agricultural Services, Inc.

Panella Trucking, LLC

San Joaquin County Historical Society

WINE DONORS

Kautz Ironstone Vineyards

Mohr-Fry Ranches

Scotto Cellars

SPECIAL THANKS

Arielle Martini - Stagg High School FFA Advanced Floral 3 Course

Papapavlo’s Bistro & Bar

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