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SCRLA Announces Upstate Hospitality Awards Winners

Wednesday, October 21, 2020   (0 Comments)
Posted by: Lenza Jolley

Join us in celebrating the best of the best in the Upstate’s hospitality industry

 

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association (SCRLA) is pleased to announce the winners for the 8th Annual Upstate Hospitality Awards, celebrating the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the industry. The Awards Ceremony will be held Monday, November 9 at the Hilton Greenville Hotel.

 

Nominations are accepted from SCRLA members in the Upstate, including Anderson, Greenville, Pickens and Spartanburg Counties. The winners include:

 

Restaurant Front of the House Employee of the Year
Acadia Kant, CityRange Steakhouse Grill - Spartanburg

 

Restaurant Heart of the House Employee of the Year
Sarah Pinkernell, Larkin’s Restaurants

 

Restaurant Bartender of the Year
Michael Wade, Rick Erwin’s Clemson

 

Restaurant Outstanding Certified Sommelier
Joe Crossan, Table 301

 

Restaurant Chef of the Year
Haydn Shaak, Restaurant 17

 

Restaurant Manager of the Year
Alberto Vargas, California Dreaming

 

Restaurateur of the Year
Nello Gioia, Ristorante Bergamo

 

Lodging Front of the House Employee of the Year

AC Clark, Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort


Lodging Heart of the House Employee of the Year
Tara Ganner, Residence Inn by Marriott Greenville

 

Lodging Bartender of the Year
Dorothy Kohl, Westin Poinsett Hotel

 

Lodging Manager of the Year
David Hicks, Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort

 

Hotelier of the Year
Andrew Cajka, Spartanburg Marriott

 

Hospitality Educator of the Year
Elijah Edwards, Golden Strip Career Center

 

Outstanding Community Service Program
Ruthie Smith, Upstate Service Industry United


Award winners have the potential to win a statewide SCRLA Stars of the South Carolina Hospitality Industry Award in January. For more information about the Upstate Hospitality Awards, please click here.


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