2019 INDUSTRY AWARDS CELEBRATION
January 13, 2019 - the Ivory Room
An unforgettable evening
Celebrating Ohio's Best & Brightest
On January 13, 2019, the Ohio Restaurant Association held it's annual awards celebration spotlighting the hard work, dedication and outstanding professional & community services of our members.
We recognized their extraordinary contributions and innovative ideas: their use of technology, charitable contributions, transformative products and dedication to education.
Through a lifetime of passion and leadership, these champions of the Ohio restaurant, foodservice & hospitality industry exemplify what it means to be the best.
Scroll down for photos of our 2019 award winners!
Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Lifetime Achievement & Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement & Hall of Fame
Brandon Rose, Jeff Ruby's Precinct
Brandon Rose, Jeff Ruby's Precinct
FRONT OF THE HOUSE
FRONT OF THE HOUSE
Ray Horst, Das Dutch Haus
Ray Horst, Das Dutch Haus
outstanding Restaurateur - North
outstanding Restaurateur - North
Antonino Lopez, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Antonino Lopez, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Back of THE House
Back of THE House
Jessica & Thad Kittrell, 101 Beer Kitchen
Jessica & Thad Kittrell, 101 Beer Kitchen
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR - Central
OUTSTANDING RESTAURATEUR - Central
Alliah Sheta, UnitedHealthcare
Alliah Sheta, UnitedHealthcare
OUTSTANDING VENDOR
OUTSTANDING VENDOR
Gary Rodriguez, El Rancho Grande Family of Restaurants
Gary Rodriguez, El Rancho Grande Family of Restaurants
Outstanding Restaurateur - South
Outstanding Restaurateur - South
Rep. Joyce Beatty & Rep. Steve Stivers
Rep. Joyce Beatty & Rep. Steve Stivers
Outstanding Public Officials
Outstanding Public Officials
Jim Taylor, Columbus State Community College
Jim Taylor, Columbus State Community College
Outstanding Educator
Outstanding Educator
Tanisha Robinson, BrewDogUse
RISING STARS
Tanisha Robinson, BrewDogUse
RISING STARS
Brandown Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Brandown Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Industry Innovator
Industry Innovator
El Vaquero Restaurants
El Vaquero Restaurants
nOURISHING THE COMMUNITY
nOURISHING THE COMMUNITY
Prakash Karamchandani, Palance Pan-Asian Grill
Prakash Karamchandani, Palance Pan-Asian Grill
Tech Titan
Tech Titan
Jeffy Ruby, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Jeffy Ruby, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Natalie & Jordan Helman, Zest Juice Co. & High Bank Distillery
Natalie & Jordan Helman, Zest Juice Co. & High Bank Distillery
Rising Stars
Rising Stars
Billy Ingram, White Castle
Billy Ingram, White Castle
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Jennifer Nieuwstadt
ORA Staff member - CORe Values
