More than 600 hospitality members gathered at the Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s (RIHA) 23rd annual “Stars of the Industry” Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at the Rhode Island Convention Center. The event recognizes the outstanding achievements of members of the hospitality, foodservice and tourism industry, and provides a timely look at the state of the industry, as well as a glimpse into the issues that are poised to affect the industry in 2013.
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- Crowd cheers on the winners at this year’s RI Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry event.
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- Custom-made star trophies line the award table at the 2012 RI Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry event held at the Rhode Island Convention Center.
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- Governor Lincoln D. Chafee welcomes guests to the 2012 Rhode Island Hospitality Association’s Stars of the Industry event.
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- Incoming RIHA Chairman of the Board Angelo DePeri presents Isiah Tsimonjela, line cook at the Hilton Providence, with his Hotel Employee of the Year award.
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- Lisa Doucet-Albert, Sr. Vice President of Regan Communications Group, accepts the 2012 President’s Award. Left to right RI Hospitality Association’s President and CEO, Dale Venturini; Incoming RIHA Chairman of the Board, Angelo DePe
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- Mark Gervais, General Manager of The Hotel Viking, receives the Man of the Year Award. Left to right Incoming RIHA Chairman of the Board, Angelo DePeri; and Mark Gervais
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- RI Hospitality Association’s President and CEO Dale Venturini welcomes Providence Mayor Angel Taveras to the stage with a little salsa dancing.
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- Adrian Bonéy received the Education Ambassador of the Year award for promoting the importance of adult education and workforce development skills throughout Rhode Island. Left to right Chairman of the National Restaurant Association
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- Bahjat Shariff accepts his National Restaurant Association Faces of Diversity Award. Left to right Incoming RIHA Chairman of the Board, Angelo DePeri; Chairman of the National Restaurant Association, Xavier Teixido; Operating Partner
