2023 Stars of the Industry Winners

The South Carolina Restaurant and Lodging Association will host its 70^th Annual Stars of the Hospitality Industry Awards Gala on February 20 at the Francis Marion Hotel in downtown Charleston.

The Stars of Industry Awards celebrate the exceptional professionalism and outstanding service of top individuals in the hospitality industry. These individuals go above and beyond to contribute to the positive image of the hospitality industry while also being confronted with supply and labor shortages.

This year’s Community-Based Award winners include:

Outstanding Hospitality Educator of the Year
Kevin Mitchell, Culinary Institute of Charleston

Outstanding Hospitality Supplier of the Year
BreakThru Beverage of South Carolina

Outstanding Community Program
Hubitality

Outstanding Community Service Leader
Roy Neal, El Jefe Texican Cantina

Allied Member of the Year
JonesCraft Hospitality Recruiters

Lodging Member of the Year
IMIC Hotels

Restaurant Member of the Year
Lizard’s Thicket Restaurants

Rising Star
Byrone Porcher, Wild Dunes Resort

This year’s Stars of the Industry winners include:

Hotelier of the Year
Fabian Unterzaucher, The Westin Poinsett

Lodging Manager of the Year
Lisa E. Anderson, Charming Inns

Lodging Front of House Employee of the Year
Artur Koci, Hilton Myrtle Beach

Lodging Heart of House Employee of the Year
Josh Gatewood, Embassy Suites Greenville Golf Resort

Lodging Bartender of the Year
Danielle Scolaro, Sea Pines Resort

Chef of the Year
Howard Stephens, Market on Main

Pastry Chef of the Year
Sara Johnson, Croissants Bistro & Bakery

Restaurateur of the Year
Kristian Niemi, Black Rooster, Bourbon, Honey River Catering and The Dragon Room

Restaurant Manager of the Year
Ryan Jones, Halls Chophouse Columbia

Restaurant Front of House Employee of the Year
Dana Lindsey, Ruth’s Chris Steak House

Restaurant Heart of House Employee of the Year
LaTiffany Hook, Willy Taco

Restaurant Bartender of the Year
Molly Buford, Ms. Rose’s Fine Food & Cocktails

Purchase your tickets and sponsorships at scrla.org/starsoftheindustry.