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!
Lifetime Achievement & Hall of Fame
Lifetime Achievement & Hall of Fame
Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Cameron Mitchell, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Billy Ingram, White Castle
Billy Ingram, White Castle
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Jeff Ruby, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Jeff Ruby, Jeff Ruby Culinary Entertainment
Outstanding Public Officials
Outstanding Public Officials
Rep. Joyce Beatty & Rep. Steve Stivers
Rep. Joyce Beatty & Rep. Steve Stivers
Outstanding Restaurateur - North
Outstanding Restaurateur - North
Ray Horst, Das Dutch Haus
Ray Horst, Das Dutch Haus
Outstanding Restaurateur - South
Outstanding Restaurateur - South
Gary Rodriguez, El Rancho Grande Family of Restaurants
Gary Rodriguez, El Rancho Grande Family of Restaurants
Outstanding Restaurateur - Central
Outstanding Restaurateur - Central
Jessica & Thad Kittrell, 101 Beer Kitchen
Jessica & Thad Kittrell, 101 Beer Kitchen
Tech Titan
Tech Titan
Prakash Karamchandani, Palance Pan-Asian Grill
Prakash Karamchandani, Palance Pan-Asian Grill
Rising Star
Rising Star
Natalie & Jordan Helman, Zest Juice Co. & High Bank Distillery
Natalie & Jordan Helman, Zest Juice Co. & High Bank Distillery
Rising Star
Rising Star
Tanisha Robinson, BrewDog
Tanisha Robinson, BrewDog
Nourishing the Community
Nourishing the Community
El Vaquero Restaurants
El Vaquero Restaurants
Outstanding Vendor
Outstanding Vendor
Alliah Sheta, UnitedHealthcare
Alliah Sheta, UnitedHealthcare
Back of the House
Back of the House
Antonino Lopez, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Antonino Lopez, Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
Front of the House
Front of the House
Brandon Rose, Jeff Ruby's Precinct
Brandon Rose, Jeff Ruby's Precinct
Industry Innovator
Industry Innovator
Brandown Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Brandown Chrostowski, EDWINS Leadership & Restaurant Institute
Outstanding Educator
Outstanding Educator
Jim Taylor, Columbus State Community College
Jim Taylor, Columbus State Community College
ORA Staff Member - Core Values
ORA Staff Member - Core Values
Jennifer Nieuwstadt
Jennifer Nieuwstadt
