Hospy Awards
Each year during the Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards, we honor those individuals and businesses in our community who make a significant impact on our hospitality industry. Here are past honorees:
President’s Outstanding Volunteer Award
In grateful appreciation of your selfless sharing of time and talent, your ongoing dedication, your attention to detail and your outstanding work ethic
2021 Tina Dixon
2019 Reed Ingram
2018 Lyn Morein
2017 Mark Heller
2016 David Druilhet
2015 John “Ace’ Hildebrand
2014 Mickey Freiberg
2013 Dr. Yvette Green
Archie Casbarian Humanitarian Award
In grateful appreciation of your exceptional commitment to serving our community by tirelessly devoting your resources, sharing your energy, inspiring your peers and bringing a shared vision to life
2021 Steve Worthy
2019 Gary Solomon, Jr.
2018 Leah Chase
2017 David Emond
2016 Stan Harris
2015 Michael Maenza
2014 Michael Miller
2013 Steve Trotter
2012 John & Perry Eastman
Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by an Entrepreneur
In grateful appreciation of your tireless devotion to the betterment of our community, through your commitment to generously sharing your success, energy and creativity with those around you
2021 Stephen Hightower
2019 Al Copeland, Jr.
2018 Todd Graves
2017 Mickey Parenton
2016 Mike Rodrigue
2014 Emeril Lagasse
2013 John Georges
2012 Drago Cvitanovich
Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award
In recognition of your talent, vision, and generosity in sharing your culinary creativity with your community – in the great tradition of Louisiana chefs
2021 Chef’s Brigade Inc.
2019 Michelle McRaney
2018 Tory McPhail
2017 Brian Landry
2016 Chris Wilson
2015 Peter Sclafani
2014 Darrin Nesbit
2013 John Besh
2012 Duke Locicero
Bryan Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a Supplier
In recognition of your contributions to our industry and our community and the spirit of partnership that you foster
2021 Andy Blouin, Juan Cazabon, & Mickey Parenton of Neat Wines
2019 Cliff Hall
2018 Dolph Parro
2017 Nick Hazard
2016 The Champagne Family
2015 Andy Halpern
2014 Rocky Weigand
2013 Robert “Sandy” Whann
2012 Nick Zouboukos
Outstanding Philanthropy by a Hotel
In recognition of the hotel’s philanthropic and volunteer efforts, awarding their strong track record of charitable giving &/or investments, volunteering &/or other social change efforts related to supporting the hospitality industry community.
2021 Kimpton Hotel Fontenot
2019 Windsor Court Hotel
2018 Hyatt Regency
Hotel Champion of Hospitality
In grateful appreciation to an individual that exemplifies leadership and who has demonstrated an outstanding personal commitment to giving back and being an ambassador of the hospitality industry.
2021 David Piscola, Hilton New Orleans Riverside
2019 Chef Jeff Mattia, Royal Sonesta New Orleans
2018 Chef Spiros Dimitriou, New Orleans Marriott
Special Award
2018 Ella Brennan
2017 Bob Johnson
2014 Steve Perry
2013 Ewell Smith