"It is all so exciting and I can't quite believe it."
Ms van den Berg said her and co-owner Tim Turvey had a vision more than 30 years ago to create an alfresco Mediterranean styled lunch restaurant where they would sell their own wines and the people would come.
"I think we have enduring passion and we have been doing it around 30 years and the same two people who had the idea are still running it everyday."
"The people that work for us get our vision and passion and make it happen day in day out."
Ms van den Berg said they had got a good cycle as at anytime of the year something different was going on.
"We are grape growers, wine makers, event managers and restaurateurs and I think that is what makes it so exciting."
Award winners:
2017 People's Choice Award Winner: Kennedy Park Resort
Sponsored by The Hits Radio Station
2017 Supreme Award Winner: Clearview Estate Winery and Restaurant
Sponsored by EIT
2017 Small Accommodation Award Winner: Millar Road
Sponsored by Central Linen Services
2017 Large Accommodation Award Winner: Kennedy Park Resort
Sponsored by Central Linen Services
2017 Visitor Experience Award Winner (small): Prinsy's
Sponsored by Hastings District Council
2017 Visitor Experience Award Winner (large): Craggy Range Winery
Sponsored by Hastings District Council
2017 Innovation Award Winner: Art Deco Trust
Sponsored by Napier City Council
2017 Essence of Hawke's Bay Award Winner: Clearview Estate Winery and Restaurant
Sponsored by Napier City Council
Ambassador for Tourism in Hawke's Bay: Pipi
Rising Star Award: Mel Campbell of Red Bridge Coffee