2013 Award Winners

Chairman's Award
H. Robert Bacon, Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs

Hotelier of the Year
Kevin Buchanan, Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick

Vendor of the Year
Falvey Linen Supply

Volunteer of the Year
Steve Hinger, Drum Rock Products
Cheryl Cohen, Dunkin’ Donuts Center

Mary Brennan Tourism Award
Jessica Willi, Block Island Tourism Council

Lifetime Achievement Award
Lorraine Keane, Quidnessett Country Club

Woman of the Year
Kathleen Masino, SMG/Rhode Island Convention Center

NRA Restaurant Neighbor Award
Gracie’s Restaurant
T’s Restaurant

President’s Award
James Pezzullo, Sysco Boston

Restaurateur of the Year
Brian E. Casey, Oak Hill Tavern

Vendor Representatives of the Year
Robert Tedeschi, Performance Food Group

Chef of the Year
Marty Lyons, XO Café

Hospitality Ambassador of the Year
Mayor James Diossa, Central Falls

Media Partnership Award
WCTK - Cat Country 98.1

Men of the Year
Kenneth M. Cusson, Newport Harbor Corporation

AHLA State Leadership Award
José Estrompa, Radisson Hotel Providence Airport

Hotel

Amy Staples, Hilton Garden Inn Warwick
Andrea Lawrence, Spring House Hotel
Annabelle Colon, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Bianca Pagan, Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel
Crystal Pagnanelli, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Deborah Licce, 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 Whitsett-Lynch, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Jo-Anne Abad, Radisson Hotel Providence Airport
Jose Ortiz, The Hampton Inn and Suites Providence
Lauren Cheng, Hilton Providence
Lawrence Yang, Hilton Providence
Leigh Adams, Hilton Providence
Martha Murray, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Pennee Durga, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center
Scott Damiano, Hyatt Regency Newport
Sharod Beach, Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina
Sheryl Picard, The Village Inn Hotel & Conference Center

Allied

Justin Andrade, Hampton Inn/Ultimate Hospitality
Michael Santacuiti, Ultimate Hospitality
Michaela Gibbons, Regency Plaza

Catering

Bobby Winfield, Providence Biltmore Hotel
Jana Clare Turner, Point Judith Country Club
Kerry Sullivan, McGrath Clambakes
Steven James, Hyatt Regency Newport
Twin River Event Center Houseman Team, Twin River Casino

Restaurant

Bonnie Berretta, The Lobster Pot
Chris Bloom, Luxe Burger Bar
Chris Harlan, Shula’s 347 (Hilton Providence)
Corey Fisher, Jacky’s Galaxie + Twin River Casino
Jennifer Trautvetter-Webster, PF. 49 at Newport Harbor
Lex Terra, The Lobster Pot
Nicholas Parsons, Ten Prime: An American Kitchen
Marissa Renchan, Twin River Casino
Nick Tartaglione, Twin River Casino

Tourism

Chris Boss, Twin River Casino
Dan Fryer, Preservation Society of Newport County
Kerri Furtado, Providence Warwick CVB

Under 30 Emerging Leader

Adam Cole, Gregg’s Restaurants & Pubs
Kayla Bodick, Cranston, DeLuca’s
Kenith Morris, 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille
Kimberly Wells, East Greenwich
Rebecca Lacroix, Hilton Garden Inn
Rebecca Scott, The Hampton Inn and Suites Providence Downtown
Samantha Rodrigues, OceanCliff

Chairman’s Award
Constance Howes, Women & Infants Hospital and Chair of Governors Workforce Board

Education Partnership of the Year
New England Institute of Technology

Teacher of the Year
Chef Linda Musch, Chariho Regional Career & Technical Center

Education Ambassador of the Year
Matt Plumb, Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant