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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2024

THE HOSPYS

Colorado Restaurant Association Hospitality Awards

Voting for the HOSPY awards is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

voting closeD ON
October 24, 2024
One vote per email

The HOSPY Awards recognize team members, restaurants, food trucks, vendors, philanthropists, and other Colorado hospitality professionals who serve as leaders and mentors; who have significantly contributed to their businesses and their communities; and who have pushed our state’s great industry forward.

Winners were announced live at the HOSPY Awards Gala on November 6, 2024.

Held at the Seawell Ballroom at the Denver Performing Arts Complex on November 6, the 2024 HOSPY Awards Gala was an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary talents of the Colorado hospitality community and gather together to celebrate the positive impact of our industry across the Centennial State.

2024 HOSPY AWARD WINNERS:

Legacy Employee of the Year

  • Miranda McFarlan-Garcia
    Miranda McFarlan-Garcia

    Colorado General Manager
    Richard Sandoval Hospitality,
    Denver & Snowmass

Community Partner of the Year

  • US Foods
    US Foods

    Centennial

Philanthropist of the Year

  • Richard & Jessica Fierro
    Richard & Jessica Fierro

    Atrevida Beer Co., Colorado Springs

Front-of-House Employee of the Year

An individual in a non-management, front-of-house role with regular customer contact who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry in Colorado

  • Jenne Harris
    Jenne Harris

    Maître d'
    Stone Cellar Bistro, Arvada

Bartender of the Year

An individual in a non-management role who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry in Colorado through excellence in cocktail, spirits, beer, wine, and other beverage service

  • Keith Webber
    Keith Webber

    Mountain Standard, Vail

Back-of-House Employee of the Year

An individual in a non-management, back-of-house role without regular customer contact who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry in Colorado

  • Ricardo Tyrell
    Ricardo Tyrell

    Line Cook
    Salt & Lime,
    Steamboat Springs

Manager of the Year

An individual in a management role who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry in Colorado through excellence in team building and mentorship, customer service, and industry operations.

  • Angelina Allen
    Angelina Allen

    Assistant General Manager
    626 on Rood,
    Grand Junction

Food Truck of the Year

A mobile food service business that demonstrates the highest standards for hospitality and culinary excellence

  • Pali Thai
    Pali Thai

    Palisade

Newcomer Restaurant of the Year

A “new on the scene” restaurant making extraordinary contributions to the industry and Colorado dining scene through leadership and excellence in food, beverage, and hospitality. The restaurant must have opened by July 1 of the current awards year and cannot have been open for more than two years

  • Sắp Sửa
    Sắp Sửa

    Denver

Pastry Chef/Baker of the Year

An individual working as a pastry chef or baker in Colorado who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry through culinary excellence and innovation, hospitality, and leadership in their community

  • Carolyn Nugent & Alen Ramos
    Carolyn Nugent & Alen Ramos

    Poulette Bakeshop, Parker

Chef of the Year

An individual working as a chef in Colorado who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the hospitality industry through culinary excellence and innovation, hospitality, and leadership in their community

  • Penelope Wong
    Penelope Wong

    Yuan Wonton, Denver

Operator of the Year

An owner or operator who demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the Colorado hospitality industry through excellence in operations, hospitality, and team leadership

  • Chris Schmidt
    Chris Schmidt

    Craftsman Brew Co., Bird Craft, Il Mago, Edwards and Frisco

Restaurant of the Year

A restaurant that demonstrates outstanding professionalism and significantly contributes to the positive image of the Colorado hospitality industry through culinary excellence and innovation, hospitality, and leadership in their community

  • Annette
    Annette

    Aurora

ANNOUNCING: 2024 HOSPY AWARD HONOREES

Legacy Employee of the Year

  • Miranda McFarlan-Garcia
    Miranda McFarlan-Garcia

    Colorado General Manager
    Richard Sandoval Hospitality,
    Denver & Snowmass

Community Partner of the Year

  • US Foods
    US Foods

    Centennial

Philanthropist of the Year

  • Richard & Jessica Fierro
    Richard & Jessica Fierro

    Atrevida Beer Co., Colorado Springs

THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 PARTNERS

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Thanks to the CRA and CRF Preferred Providers

Thanks to the CRA and CRF Corporate Sponsors

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