Search NCRLA.org

  • Skip to primary navigation
  • Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

NCRLA

North Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association

Join UsEmail Sign-UpContact Us
  • Coronavirus Resources
  • Join Us
  • Subscribe
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Board of Directors
    • Who We Are
    • Corporate Partners
    • Contact Us
  • Membership
    • Why Join?
    • Types of Membership
    • Preferred Providers & Partners
    • Members Only Portal
  • Advocacy
    • Legislative Priorities
    • Legislative Victories
    • Take Action
    • Rally in Raleigh
    • Political Action Committee
    • Advocacy Fund
    • Legislators of the Year
    • Contact Your Lobbyist
  • Training & Education
    • Free Hospitality Training
    • ServSafe® Certification Courses
    • Drugs & Alcohol in the Workplace Training
    • Human Trafficking Training
    • Educational Institute (AHLEI)
    • Workforce Development
  • Resources
    • Consultancy & Expertise
    • Research & Resources
    • Regulations
    • Guide to NC Hospitality Law
    • Business Resources
  • Foundation
    • ProStart®
    • Educational Resources
    • Hospitality Scholarships
    • NC Hospitality Workers Relief Fund
    • Board of Trustees
    • Foundation Partners
    • Get Involved
  • Events
    • All Events
    • NC ProStart Invitational
    • Charlotte Golf Classic
    • Stars of the Industry
    • Rally In Raleigh
    • NCRLA Chef Showdown
    • Future of Hospitality Golf Classic
    • Manteo to Murphy
  • News
    • Press Releases
    • Publications
    • Media

2017 STARS OF INDUSTRY AWARDS NOMINATION FORM

Stars of the Industry

February 27, 2023

Sheraton Imperial Hotel

Make plans to celebrate North Carolina’s hospitality industry at NCRLA’s annual Stars of the Industry, a hospitality awards gala that highlights the Stars of our restaurants, hotels, and bars. Mark your calendars for Monday, February 27 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Sheraton Imperial Hotel in Durham.

Individual tickets and reserved tables are now on sale!

PURCHASE TICKETS
RESERVE A TABLE
BE A SPONSOR

NCRLA is so excited to announce the 2023 Stars of the Industry winners.

Restaurateur of the Year: Scott Crawford • Crawford Hospitality

Lodging Operator of the Year: Gary Chhabra • CMC Hotels

Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community: Steve Thanhauser & Van Eure • Angus Barn

Griff & June Glover Award for Service to the Association: Dave Gronewoller • GC Partners Inc.

Lifetime Achievement Award: Lance Trenary • Golden Corral Corporation

Hospitality Partner of the Year: Steve Troxler • Department of Agriculture

Restaurant Managers of the Year: Igor Gacina • Parizade and Ashley Greene • Bluewater Waterfront Grill

Lodging Managers of the Year: Jason Whitaker • Extended Stay America and Mike Masri • Embassy Suites by Hilton Charlotte Uptown

Restaurant Employees of the Year: Matthew Barry • Midwood Smokehouse and Tiffany Oates • Biscuitville

Lodging Employees of the Year: Charles Prince • TownePlace Suites Wilmington; Regina Triche • Hampton Inn & Suites Jacksonsville; Faustina Tagoe • The Umstead Hotel & Spa

Hospitality Champions of the Year: Rep. John Bradford • Sen. Phil Berger


 

Award category descriptions are as follows:

Restaurateur of the Year
Nominees must be restaurant members in good standing with NCRLA. This award honors a restaurant owner or company that is viewed as highly successful in the eyes of his or her fellow operators, employees and the community. Other areas of consideration include the nominee’s ability as an operator and his/her community involvement. In addition, nominees should have made contributions to the industry on the basis of his/her own business ethics, and have enhanced the overall image of the foodservice industry. In general, nominees should show an interest in protecting and promoting the foodservice industry. Previous winners.
Restaurant Employee and Manager of the Year
Two awards will be given in this category to celebrate deserving employees at the management level and line level. Please feel free to nominate more than one deserving employee accordingly. Nominees must display outstanding service and a commitment to excellence in hospitality. Nominees must carry themselves with professionalism and display leadership abilities. Previous winners.
Lodging Operator of the Year
Nominees must be lodging members in good standing with NCRLA. This award honors a hotel owner or a company that is viewed as highly successful in the eyes of his or her fellow operators, employees, and the community. Other areas of consideration include the nominee’s ability as an operator and his/her community involvement. In addition, nominees should have made contributions to the industry on the basis of his/her own business ethics, and have enhanced the overall image of the lodging industry. In general, nominees should show an interest in protecting and promoting the hospitality industry. General managers, management company executives and property owners are eligible. Previous winners.
Lodging Employee and Manager of the Year
Two awards will be given in this category to celebrate deserving employees at the management level and line level. Please feel free to nominate more than one deserving employee accordingly. Nominees must display outstanding service and a commitment to excellence in hospitality. Nominees must carry themselves with professionalism and display leadership abilities. Previous winners.
Hospitality Supplier of the Year
Nominees must be individuals working for allied members of the hospitality industry and must be in good standing with NCRLA. This award honors a company or representative that is viewed as highly successful in the eyes of his/her fellow operators, employees and the community. Nominees should have made contributions to the industry on the basis of his/her own business ethics and have contributed to the overall image of the hospitality industry. In general, nominees should show an interest in protecting and promoting the hospitality industry. Previous winners.
Griff and June Glover Award
This award honors an NCRLA member who has gone above and beyond in their service to the association. The nominee should be someone who has contributed significant time and energy to help NCRLA accomplish its mission. The award is named after longtime members Griff and June Glover of Pizza Inn and Diversified Foods. Previous winners.
Hospitality Champion Award
This award honors the state legislator who has made the most legislative headway for the hospitality in the preceding legislative session. Previous winners.
NCRLA Lifetime Achievement Award
This award will be given when appropriate to a member who has achieved significant success in the North Carolina hospitality industry. Previous winners.
Ken Conrad Award for Service to the Community
This award honors members who make significant charitable impacts within their communities. Previous winners.

Click here for photos of the evening from 2022. Photo Credit: Nieto Photography

Thank you to our 2023 Sponsors!

VIP Reception

Silver

Bronze

Registration

Robot

Supporter

Alcohol Partners

Interested in sponsoring NCRLA?

Contact our Communications and Events Coordinator by clicking here.

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)
  • Click to print (Opens in new window)

Footer

Key Links

Buyer's GuideAbout
Media
Contact

Connect

Subscribe to Updates
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • LinkedIn
  • Pinterest
  • Twitter

Search

Corporate Partners

  • NCRLA highres logo
  • US Foods
  • GTBNC AG logo_2color
  • United Healthcare
  • EMPLOY1-2892_final
  • largemouth logo red
  • Ecolab
  • Heartland
  • DoorDash
  • CranfillSumner-primary_CMYK
  • Fintech Logo+Tagline_Blue_Horizontal
  • BMLI 7
  • Pepsi
  • Shelton Vineyards
  • Relay horizontal
  • Smithfield Culinary_Logo_WithTag
  • BYOD horizontal logo TM
  • ERC Today
  • iCharge (26) (1)

Copyright © 2023 NCRLA · All Rights Reserved · Legal & Privacy Policy · Security & Refund Policy · Website by Tomatillo Design