The annual Washington Restaurant Association “Celebrating Community” Spokane Chapter Awards Gala took place Tuesday, February 8, 2016 at The Lincoln Center. The evening was filled with members from the hospitality industry enjoying music, mingling, a silent auction and industry awards. This year’s industry award recipients were:
Supplier Person of the Year: Dale Piper, The Odom Corporation
Supplier Company of the Year: Charlie’s Produce
Front of the House: Mary Cochran, The Hampton Inn
Back of the House: Bob Rogers, Northern Quest Resort & Casino
Bartender of the Year: Jeanette Garcia, Max at Mirabeau Restaurant & Lounge
Quick Service Restaurant: Arby’s Roast Beef
Casual Restaurant: The Boiler Room
Fine Dining: Masselow’s Steakhouse
Special Recognition Awards:
Dorene Brown, Rogers High School: Retiring after 25 years of teaching hospitality/culinary and 15 years teaching ProStart
Kimberly Kamel, Attorney-at-law with Witherspoon Kelley Law Firm: For her support of the Spokane Chapter and the countless times she has spoken to the group about employment law issues
