Congratulations to all the Award Recipients and Outstanding Stars at the Annual Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner!
The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association is thrilled to announce the successful conclusion of the Stars of the Industry Awards, which took place on October 28 at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa. The event was a resounding success, with attendees and awardees coming together to celebrate excellence in restaurant and hospitality industry.
The Stars of the Industry Awards was a night to remember, filled with inspiring moments, heartwarming stories, and unforgettable memories. The event highlights included: dozens of awards were presented to deserving recipients in various categories, from Back of the House Employee of the Year to Restaurateur of the Year. Each awardee was celebrated for their outstanding contributions and achievements. Attendees had the chance to connect with fellow professionals, industry leaders, and award winners, fostering valuable connections and collaborations. The evening featured a gourmet dinner, the statewide bartender competition, and great fellowship that added to the enjoyment of the event. The Alabama Restaurant & Hospitality Association extends its heartfelt gratitude to all attendees, sponsors, volunteers, and awardees for making the Stars of the Industry Award a resounding success. Your support and commitment to excellence in hospitality industry have been instrumental in our shared success. A special thank you to Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa for hosting the event. The hotel was beautiful and the service was flawless. ARHA is committed to promoting excellence and innovation in the Alabama hospitality industry. We look forward to continuing to support and recognize outstanding achievements in the future. For those who attended the event and those interested in future endeavors, please stay connected with us through our website, social media channels, and mailing list to receive updates on upcoming events, news, and opportunities. ***Indicates the Outstanding Star Recipient*** Lifetime Achievement Award Nick Hartmann – Alabama Power Company Industry Icon Award Tony Davis - PCH Hotels & Resorts Excellence in Government Award Senator Garlan Gudger Restaurateur of the Year Adyre Mason – The Veggie Hotelier of the Year Karl Groux - Perdido Beach Resort Small Hotelier of the Year Heather Dill – The Alamite, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel Supplier of the Year TSC Associates Chef of the Year Luis Branez – Church Street Family Hospitality Best New Culinarian of the Year Nikolis LoCascio - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Bartender of the Year Kati Wilson Lee – Church Street Family Hospitality Tourism Promoter of the Year Tami Reist -Alabama Mountain Lakes Tourist Association Humanitarian of the Year David Barranco - Chappy's Deli Educator of Excellence Cindy Yates – Career Academies of Decatur Spirit Award ***Alicia Langevin - Perdido Beach Resort*** Zakary Newborn - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotel & Resorts Linda Smith - Squid Ink Hospitality Leadership Award ***Ashlee Crosby - SpringHill Suites Huntsville Downtown*** Ryan Hall - Mansa Hospitality Shannon Harris - Encore Hospitality Marvin Hill - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Brandon Holland - Ithaka Hospitality Partners Matthew McIntire - Perdido Beach Resort Karen Melton - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Julie Mosley - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Antony Osborne - Ithaka Hospitality Partners Ally Sanders - Greenawalt Hospitality Abby Tait - Perdido Beach Resort Restaurant Leadership Award ***Brian Davidson - PP Hospitality Group*** David Finlayson - Epicure and Jack's Tavern Cody Sowell - 106 Jefferson, a Curio Collection by Hilton Hospitality Department Manager of the Year ***Shaun Vick -The Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook*** Suzanne Bolton - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotel & Resorts Leanne Brasher - The Valley Hotel Stephanie Koch - Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center PCH Hotels & Resorts Vicki Lazzari - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Robin Monosa - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Anna Oliver - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Andrew Patterson - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Justin Philpot – Ithaka Hospitality Partners Emma Stuttard – Ithaka Hospitality Partners Restaurant Manager of the Year ***Lenard Flennoy - Vintage Hospitality Group*** Amy Andrews – Barberitos Tyler Jones - Panini Pete’s Stacey Jordan - Dauphin's Justin Owens - 23 Court Cigar Bar Coe Tayler - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Jamie Williams - PP Hospitality Group Heart of the House Hospitality Employee of the Year ***Tanitsha Johnson - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts*** Tiffany Ambus - Auburn Marriott Opelika Resort & Spa – PCH Hotel & Resorts Yolanda Billingsley - The Valley Hotel Shelly Daniels – Ithaka Hospitality Partners Ciarra Ingram - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Sankelia Jackson - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Victoria Leatherwood - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resort Brenda Murphy - The Battle House Renaissance Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Allie Nixon - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook David Payne - Marriott Prattville Hotel & Conference Center - PCH Hotels & Resorts William Riley - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Back of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year *** Terrence Harvey - Perdido Beach Resort*** Herman Collins - Baumhower's Victory Grille Albert Cooley -The Waterfront Minerva Dominy - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotel & Resorts Kate Holland - Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel – PCH Hotels & Resorts Joshua Huggins - 360 Grill -PCH Hotels & Resorts Billy Lawley - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts D'Andre Lee - Baumhower's Victory Grille Jennifer Seale - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Front of the House Hospitality Employee of the Year ***Emily Freeman - Ithaka Hospitality Partners*** Brady Beane – Ithaka Hospitality Partners Isabella Boackle - The Valley Hotel Natasha Burney - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Tekisha Camak - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Shirley Grant - Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Kai Jones - Mansa Hospitality Sandra Nixon - Courtyard by Marriott Northport Yabreeka Nunn – Ithaka Hospitality Partners Christian Turner - Marriott Shoals Hotel & Spa – PCH Hotel & Resorts Front of the House Restaurant Employee of the Year ***Brooke Williams - Perdido Beach Resort*** Veronica Anderson - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Christi Cannon - Lucy's Restaurant Group Carla Grace - Renaissance Ross Bridge Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Caleb Lankford - Squid Ink Sarah Meehan – Ithaka Hospitality Partners James Selsi - PP Hospitality Group Isaiah Tyson - Wingfingers Jillian White - Grand Bohemian Mountain Brook Emma Williams - The Grand Hotel Golf Resort & Spa – PCH Hotels & Resorts Daniel Wilson - Baumhower's Victory Grille |
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