Gold Medal HERoes
Celebrate our Gold Medal HERoes nominees and ultimately, our DreamMaker Of The Year. Join us in making a difference and enjoy a delicious meal for a purpose at this unforgettable event!
Join us for our Gold Medal HERoes luncheon hosted by the Louisiana Hospitality Foundation on August 5 at L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge, where we are celebrating women in hospitality. Indulge in a four-course lunch served with Hampton Water Wine all while supporting a great cause. Tickets are $50 for individuals or $500 for a table of 8, with proceeds going towards the Baton Rouge Crisis Grant Fund to assist those in need.
Details on our nominees will be available soon
Wednesday, August 5
11am-1pm
L’Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
777 L’Auberge Ave
Baton Rouge, LA 70820
Celebrate our Gold Medal HERoes nominees and ultimately, our DreamMaker Of The Year. Join us in making a difference and enjoy a delicious meal for a purpose at this unforgettable event!
Our 2026 Nominees are:
🏅 Geraldine Bordelon – Senior Vice President of Destination Sales, Visit Baton Rouge- and our DreamMaker of the Year Winner
🏅 Latonia Ireland – Sous Chef, Ruffino’s
🏅 Britney Ford – Chapter Member Services Coordinator, Louisiana Restaurant Association
🏅 Lauralyn Maranto – Senior Advisor, Visit Baton Rouge
🏅 Kesha Doolittle – Area Director of Revenue, Renaissance and WATERMARK Hotels
🏅 Tina Thomas – Human Resources Generalist, Renaissance Baton Rouge
🏅 Renee Thomas – Assistant General Manager, Hotel Indigo
🏅 Jovelle Landry – Director of Human Resources, Marriott Baton Rouge
🏅 Kendra Clark – General Manager of Mestizo Louisiana Mexican Cuisine
🏅 Shannon Lopez – Co-Owner, Nino’s Restaurant