The Stars of the Industry awards ceremony was created more than 20 years ago and is hosted by the RI Hospitality 
Association and RI Hospitality Education Foundation, to recognize those in the Restaurant and Hospitality Industries.
More than 500 guests attended the annual event at the Rhode Island Convention Center on December 4, 2013. Recipients were nominated by their bosses, co-workers and even their customers from over 20 categories. A full list of award recipients can be viewed here: www.rihospitality.org/annual_meeting/
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- The RI Hospitality Association’s President and CEO Dale Venturini welcomes guests to the 2013 Stars of the Industry awards ceremony held at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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- Crowds cheer on their friends and family as they accept awards.
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- Governor Lincoln D. Chafee speaks to the crowd on the importance of the hospitality industry within the State.
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- The RI Hospitality Association’s 2014 Chairman of the Board H. Robert Bacon presents outgoing 2013 Chairman of the Board Angelo DePeri with the Chairman’s gavel, shown left to right.
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- Custom-made star trophies line the award table at the 2013 RI Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry event held at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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- Kathleen Masino, Director of Food and Beverage at the Rhode Island Convention Center, provides high-fi ves to her staff as a thank you while she accepts the Hospitality Woman of the Year award.
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- Scott Damiano, Hyatt Regency Newport, excitedly accepts his award for Hotel Employee of the Year.
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- General Manager Kevin Buchanan of the Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick accepts his award for Hotelier of the Year from Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian and the 2014 Chairman of the Board H. Robert Bacon. Left to right: Mayor Scott Avedisian, Kevin Buchanan, and H. Robert Bacon.
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- Lorraine Kane of Quidnessett Country Club was recognized with the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award. Left to right: RIHA President and CEO Dale Venturini, Lorraine Kane, RIHA Education Foundation Chairman David DePetrillo, and 2014 Chairman of the Board H. Robert Bacon.
