2013 Award Winners
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Chairman's Award
H. Robert Bacon, Gregg's Restaurants & Pubs
President's Award
James Pezzullo, Sysco Boston
Hotelier of the Year
Kevin Buchanan, Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick
Restaurateur of the Year
Brian E. Casey, Oak Hill Tavern
Vendor of the Year
Falvey Linen Supply
Vendor Representatives of the Year
Robert Tedeschi, Performance Food Group
Volunteer of the Year
Steve Hinger, Drum Rock Products
Cheryl Cohen, Dunkin' Donuts Center
Chef of the Year
Marty Lyons, XO Café
Mary Brennan Tourism Award
Jessica Willi, Block Island Tourism Council
Hospitality Ambassador of the Year
Mayor James Diossa, Central Falls
Lifetime Achievement Award
Lorraine Kane, Quidnessett Country Club
Media Partnership Award
WCTK - Cat Country 98.1
Woman of the Year
Kathleen Masino, SMG/Rhode Island Convention Center
Men of the Year
Kenneth M. Cusson, Newport Harbor Corporation
NRA Restaurant Neighbor Award
Gracie's Restaurant
T's Restaurant
AHLA State Leadership Award
José Estrompa, Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
Employees of the Year
Hotel
Amy Staples, Hilton Garden Inn Warwick
Andrea Lawrence, Spring House Hotel
Annabelle Colon, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Bianca Pagan, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Crystal Papino, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Deborah Lioce, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Dino Monteiro, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Felix Santana, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Hannah O'Toole, The Hampton Inn and Suites Providence Downtown
Jennifer Bergeron, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Jenny Merrill, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
Jesse Whitsitt-lynch, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Jo-Anne Abad, Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
Jose Ortiz, The Hampton Inn and Suites Providence Downtown
Lawrence Yang, Hilton Providence
Leigh Adamo, Hilton Providence
Martha Murray, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Penne Drugan, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Scott Damiano, Hyatt Regency Newport
Sharod Beach, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
Sherryl Pirolli, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Restaurant
Bonnie Berretto, The Lobster Pot
Chris Blouin, Luxe Burger Bar
Chris Hijazin, Shula's 347 (Hilton Providence)
Deryk Faucher, Lighthouse Bar; Twin River Casino
Jennifer Trautvetter-Webster, Pier 49 at Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
Lee Terra, The Lobster Pot
Lesley Bolton, Avenue N American Kitchen
Marissa Renchan, Twin River Casino
Nick Tartaglione, Twin River Casino
Allied
Justin Andrade, Hampton Inn/Ultimate Hospitality
Michael Santucci, Ultimate Hospitality
Michaela Gibbons, Regency Plaza
Tourism
Chris Boss, Twin River Casino
Dan Fryer, Preservation Society of Newport County
Kerri Furtado, Providence Warwick CVB
Catering
Bobby Winfield, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Jana Gae Turner, Point Judith Country Club
Kerry Sullivan, McGrath Clambakes
Steven James, Hyatt Regency Newport
Twin River Event Center Houseman Team, Twin River Casino
Under 30 Emerging Leader
Adam Cole, Gregg's Restaurants & Pubs
Kayla Bostic, Angelo's Palace Pizza
Kimberley Boardman, OceanCliff
Kimberly Wells, 22 Bowen's Wine Bar & Grille
Rachel Mancini, Gregg's Restaurants & Pubs
Rebecca Scott, OceanCliff
Renee Lancia, The Hampton Inn and Suites Providence Downtown
Samantha Rodrigues, OceanCliff
RI Hospitality Education Foundation Award Winners
Chairman's Award
Constance Howes, Women & Infants Hospital and Chair of Governors Workforce Board
Teacher of the Year
Chef Linda Musch, Chariho Regional Career & Technical Center
Education Partnership of the Year
New England Institute of Technology
Education Ambassador of the Year
Matt Plumb, Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant