Gold Medal Chefs Gala & Hospitality Awards

The event promises a night of elegance and philanthropy, featuring a cocktail reception, a delectable multi-course dinner by our selected Gold Medal Chefs, and both silent and live auctions. Attendees can anticipate the excitement of the Hospy Awards ceremony, which recognizes outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. Stay tuned for updates on our Gold Medal Chefs and Hospy Award honorees.

13th Annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala & Hospitality Awards

benefiting the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation


December 4, 2024
The Great Hall at The New Orleans Convention Center

Join us for a special evening featuring a cocktail reception, multi-course dinner, silent and live auctions, and the Hospy Awards

6:00PM  – Cocktail Reception & Silent Auction
7:00PM  – Dinner, Awards & Live Auction

2024 GOLD MEDAL CHEFS

Chef Melissa Araujo, Alma Cafe- Hors d’oeuvres 

Chef Frederic Terluin & Stephen Hightower, Rouj Creole- Soup Course

Chef Tan Vo, Tsunami Sushi New Orleans- Salad Course

Chef Peter Sclafani, SoLou Restaurant, Entrée

Executive Pastry Chef Rachel Boullion, Pigéon Catering & Events, Dessert

Hospy Award Honorees

President’s Volunteer Award
Kristi Taglauer and Doug Nodurft

Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award
Jeremy Langlois, Executive Chef of Houmas House

Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy By An Entrepreneur
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts
Marv Ammari
Zeid Ammari
Richy Ammari In Memoriam 

Bryan Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a supplier
Camellia Beans, L.H. Hayward & Company
Vince Hayward, Chief Executive Officer

Archie Casbarian Humanitarian Award
Dickie Brennan & Company
Dickie Brennan, Steve Pettus and Lauren Brennan Brower  

Hotel Champion of Hospitality
Ralph Mahana, General Manager of the Windsor Court Hotel

Outstanding Philanthropy By A Hotel 
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Nathaniel Tannehill, General Manager 

President’s Volunteer Award
Kristi Taglauer and Doug Nodurft
Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award
Jeremy Langlois, Executive Chef of Houmas House
Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy By An Entrepreneur
Creole Cuisine Restaurant Concepts
Marv Ammari
Zeid Ammari
Richy Ammari In Memoriam 
Bryan Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a supplier
Camellia Beans, L.H. Hayward & Company
Vince Hayward, Chief Executive Officer
Archie Casbarian Humanitarian Award
Dickie Brennan & Company
Dickie Brennan, Steve Pettus and Lauren Brennan Brower 
Hotel Champion of Hospitality
Ralph Mahana, General Manager of the Windsor Court Hotel
Outstanding Philanthropy By A Hotel 
Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel
Nathaniel Tannehill, General Manager 

For questions about the event and how to get involved, please reach out to aimee@louisianahospitality.org