2012 Award Winners
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- 2012 Award Winners
Chairman's Award
Anthony J. DeFusco
Hotelier of the Year
Jose Estrompa, Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
Restaurateur of the Year
Jacky Ko, Jacky's Galaxy
Vendor of the Year
Platinum Fire Protection
Flagship Trailways
Volunteer of the Year
Frank Martucci, Twin River
Rick Lataille, WRIK Entertainment
Caterer of the Year
Fine Catering by Russell Morin
Vendor Representative of the Year
Greg Gamon, US Foods
Chef of the Year
J. Daniel Knerr, The Black Pearl
Mary Brennan Tourism Award
Myrna George, South County Tourism Council
Hospitality Ambassador of the Year
Senator Roger Picard
Representative Brian Kenned
Representative Joseph McNamara
Kathryn Farrington, Discover Newport
Philip Pelletier, Preservation Society of Newport County
Lifetime Achievement Award
David C. DePetrillo
Media Partnership Award
John Howell, Warwick Beacon
Woman of the Year
Elaine Wilcox, RI Hospitality Association
Men of the Year
Mark P. Gervais, The Hotel Viking
NRA Restaurant Neighbor Award
Seven Stars Bakery
Faces of Diversity Award
Bahjat Shariff, Panera Bread
Employees of the Year
Hotel
Jenna Colucci Hilton Providence
Greg Putnam, Hilton Providence
Anthony Longano, Hilton Providence
Joseph Ferraro, Hilton Providence
Tayla Lake, Hampton Inn & Suites
Stephen Nettleton, Renaissanace Hotel
Lisa Paulino, Renaissanace Hotel
Isiah Tsimonjela, Hilton Providence
Cheryl LaBanca, Radisson Hotel Providence
Jason Myles, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Jacqueline Ramos, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Greg Morris, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Jundang "Demi" Wilson, Hilton Garden Inn
Grace Morris, Hotel Providence
Eric Lyons, Hotel Viking
Federico Luzzi, Hotel Viking
Kevin Wise, Hotel Viking
Graciette Veiga, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Domingos Spinola, Westin Providence
Tonia Gaston, Marriott Providence
Victoria Nadhazy, Marriott Providence
Restaurant
Matt Dill, Chelos Warwick
Jose Nunez, Aspire Seasonal Kitchen
Maura George, Hemenway's Seafood Grill & Oyster Bar
Kelly Adams, Avenue N
Lisa Ricamo, Fred & Steve Steakhouse @ Twin River Casino
Alexa Samoiloff, Aspire Seasonal Kitchen
Alexis Forte, Lighthouse Bar at Twin River
Restaurant Staff, Providence Marriott Hotel
Dario Wilson, XO Café and Harry's Burger Bar
Jarred Young, Ruth's Chris Steak House
Carlos Contreras, Aspire Seasonal Kitchen
Alison Krzyzek, Residence Inn by Marriott
Allied
Deja Hart, Newport Hospitality
Faron Weisen, UHPS
Gilerto Cruz, Regency Plaza
Lisa Grande, The Spa at Providence Biltmore Hotel
John Bachner, Enterprise Rent A Car
Tourism
Kristen Adamo, PWCVB
Troy Parmentier, Twin River
Julie Procaccini, Twin River
Stephanie Santos, Providence Performing Arts Center
RI Hospitality Education Foundation Award Winners
Chairman's Award
Jesse James, US Foods
Teacher of the Year
Mark Bennison, Exeter Job Corps Academy
Education Partnership of the Year
NYLO Hotel
Education Ambassador of the Year
Adrian Bonéy, Rhode Island Foundation
Education Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Caroline Cooper, Johnson & Wales University
Education Foundation Volunteer of the Year
No Award This Year