2019 Award Winners
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Pinnacle Award
Dawn Sweeney, National Restaurant Association
RI Hospitality Association Chairman's Award
Kimberly Greene, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
President's Award
Robert P. Books, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Christine Kitsilis, Angelo's Palace Pizza
Frank T. Galleshaw III, Wright's Farm Restaurant
Hotelier of the Year
Farouk Rajab, Providence Marriott Downtown
Restaurateur of the Year
Floyd Crisp, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Brewery of the Year
Apponaug Brewing Company
Vendor of the Year
OceanPoint Insurance Agency
Vendor Representatives of the Year
Anthony Melillo, Performance Food Group
Tony Pavlakis, Sysco Boston
Volunteer of the Year
Lynnette Martinez, blumshapiro
Hotel Chefs of the Year
Garrett St. Amand, Newport Marriott
Matt Voskuil, Ocean House
Restaurant Chef of the Year
Nathaniel Williams, Siena Restaurant Group
Mary Brennan Tourism Award
Tom Riel, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Media Partner of the Year
The Rhode Show led by Ashley Erling
Women of the Year
Ellen Slattery, Gracie's Ventures
Tina Tomaselli, T's Restaurant Group
Man of the Year
Bill Kitsilis, Angelo's Palace Pizza and Antonio's Pizza by the Slice
Hospitality Ambassadors of the Year
The Honorable Frank Lombardi, Rhode Island Senate
Kelly MacArthur Coates, Carpionato Group
Boss of the Year
Scott Williams, Graduate Providence
Culture of Community Award
The Avenue Concepte
Scott Connery, Skyline at Waterplace
National Restaurant Association Restaurant Neighbor Award
T's Restaurant Group
Employees of the Year
Allied
Arthur Pierce, Ecolab
Michael Bradshaw, Kirkbrae Country Club
Victor Cabrera, The Regency Plaza
Catering
Kate Heemsoth, Hotel Providence
Alexis Radkovich, McGrath Clambakes & Catering
Robert Rodrigues, McGrath Clambakes & Caterin
Bruce Browning, Newport Marriott
Gina Nadeau, Pranzi Catering & Events
Linda Ranucci Mcweeney, Pranzi Catering & Events
Emerging Leaders of the Year
Kim Dwyer, Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant
Tanner Larkin, Chomp Kitchen and Drinks
Rebecca Miller, G Hospitality
Alex Padova, G Hospitality
Jessica Ruggiero, Gordon Foods Service
Alan Freudeman, Gracie’s Ventures
Leah Massiwer, Graduate Providence
Melanie Dulude, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Ella Gonzalez, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Tyler Bernadyn, Midtown Oyster Bar
Louis Ferrazzano, Murphy’s Providence
Mariana Gonzalez-Trasvina, Newport Restaurant Group - Bar Cino
Kerrie Philbin, O’Brien's Pub
Renée Wetterland, Omni Providence Hotel
Casey Dotson, Providence Marriott Downtown
Sarah R. Bratko, Esq., RI Hospitality Association
Hector Melendez, The Dean Hotel
Hotel
Thomas Downing, Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick (Airport)
Ingrid Lopez, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Providence Airport Warwick
Karen Roberts, Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Providence Airport Warwick
Russell Faria, Graduate Providence
Crystal Papino, Graduate Providence
Diane DiFazio, Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina
Kristen Carcieri, Hilton Providence
Cristina Perez, Hilton Providence
Hannah O'Toole, Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence Downtown
Mikey Hicks, Newport Marriott
Leandro Augusto, Radisson Hotel Warwick
Olga Agudelo, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Cruz Gonzalez, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Wilma Barile, Twin River and Tiverton Casino Hotels
Angela Lehmann, Hilton Garden Inn
Marie Ziesemer, Newport Marriott
Eduardo Espinal, Omni Providence Hotel
Carlota Lopes, Omni Providence Hotel
Franklin Payano, Providence Marriott Downtown
Thomas Gallagher, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Olivia Petronio, The Dean Hotel
Madalyn Wade, The Dean Hotel
Restaurant
Danielle Bedard, Angelo's Palace Pizza
Cesar Cruz, Angelo’s Palace Pizza
Aracelis Martinez, Blackie’s
Sarah Doolan, DeQuattro Restaurant Group
Amani El-Machiah, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar
Nate Colton, Newport Restaurant Group - Waterman Grille
Christopher Cruz, Providence Gpub
Iris Ferguson, Providence Marriott Downtown
Alicia Anguiano Bravo, Siena Restuarant
Siena Piccone, Siena Restaurant
Fannie Peralta, Trattoria Romana - Tiverton Casino Hotel
Otilia Gomes, Twin River Casino Hotel
Ana Silva, Twin River Casino Hotel
Tourism
Kerri Furtado, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau
Tracy Barreno, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Matt Fugate, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Kenny Sanabria, Roger Williams Park Zoo
Harold Mathews, The Preservation Society of Newport County
Heidi Mello, The Preservation Society of Newport County
Mackenzie Monteiro, Tiverton Casino Hotel
Julie Proccacini, Twin River Casino Hotel
Paul Silva, Twin River Casino Hotel
RI Hospitality Education Foundation Award Winners
RI Hospitality Education Foundation Chairman's Award
Gordon Food Service
Teachers of the Year
Hospitality & Tourism Management Teacher of the Year- Christine Audette, Woonsocket Area Career & Technical Center
ProStart Teacher of the Year - Marie-Claire McKillip, East Providence Area Career and Technical Center
Education Partnership of the Year
Radisson Hotel Warwick
Education Ambassadors of the Year
Natalie S. Lopes, City of Providence - Office of Economic Opportunity
Nicole Mattiello, Pranzi Catering & Events
Laureen Grebien, Gregg's Restaurants & Taverns
Students of the Year
Hospitality & Tourism Management Student of the Year - Nicole K. Carnevale, Chariho Career Technical Center
ProStart Student of the Year - Nayelie Viera, East Providence Area Career and Technical Center