This was a feat unmatched by the 36 other competitors representing companies from around the globe.

Tapp was awarded first place in the wine label category for its entry, Artiste — Sunny. This label, printed for Artiste Winery, in Santa Ynez, is a reproduction of an original painting featuring a sunbather on a beach.

Tapp was also awarded first place in the special finishing category. The artisan label of the St. Francis Winery, Sonoma.

“We are honored to have HP Indigo recognize our commitment to digital printing excellence and to be ranked among the best digital printers in the world,” said Bill Knopka, vice president and general manager of Tapp Technologies, Inc.

Tapp’s digital offset operation is based in Napa and serves the North American wine industry.

In July, Tapp Technologies had the distinction of being the only North American printer to win a first place category award at the 2007 FINAT Label Award competition and the only printer globally to earn awards on three distinct printing platforms, offset, flexo and digital. Tapp was awarded a FINAT Highly Commendable award for its Digital Offset entry, Behrens and Hitchcock’s Jersey Boys label.

Wilkinson joins Heritage Sotheby Realty staff

Heritage Sotheby’s International Realty welcomes Peggy Wilkinson as a sales associate.

Her background as a Realtor, a member of the California Bar Association and the New Jersey Bar Association, includes 17 years of active experience as an attorney which includes transactional expertise in contract negotiation, deal formation, financing, investment real estate evaluation, and vineyard property analysis.

She graduated from Boston College and received her Juris Doctorate from the University of San Francisco School of Law.

She served as president of Friends of Sunrise Montessori and other community and professional groups and is active with her church.

Info, Heritage Sotheby’s International Realty, 780 Trancas St., Napa,  590-3707 or peggy@totaladventures.com.

Salvation Army names two new board members

The Salvation Army, Napa Corps announces the appointment of two new advisory board members.

Karen Meagher, assistant vice president with Napa Community Bank, joined the board recently.

Meagher is a third-generation Napan and has been with the bank since 2002 as their consumer loan and compliance officer. She has joined the advisory board at a crucial time just before the holiday season.

 Also joining the advisory board is Ron Houle.

Houle is a retired firefighter shop supervisor from Benicia.  He has lived in Napa since 2005 and is now working in the wine industry.

For information on volunteering to help during a disaster or during the holiday food and toy distribution call Major Donna Bowman at 226-8150.

Luna Vineyards engages Marketing Solutions by Cesson

Marketing Solutions by Cesson welcomes its newest client, Luna Vineyards. This  represents its expansion and growth outside of the Southern California market.

Luna Vineyards has brought on Marketing Solutions by Cesson to assist the company in its development of its marketing and Web 2.0 presence.

With the expertise of Marketing Solutions by Cesson, Luna will implement innovative tools, like video, blogging, SMS and Second Life, making the company more interactive with its client base.

Additionally, Marketing Solutions by Cesson will be heading the promotion of Luna’s newest offering, Freakout Wine.

Excited with the opportunity to expand the marketing and business practices of Luna Vineyards, President MaryAnn Tsai said, “After learning about the Marketing 2.0 concentration of Marketing Solutions by Cesson, we knew they were the right company for the job.”

RCU wins Credit Union of the Year award

Redwood Credit Union recently received the Community Credit Union of the Year award for credit unions with assets greater than $250 million.

The award was presented in October by the Credit Union National Association at the Community Credit Union Conference held in Uncasville, Conn.