CONCORD, N.H. – The New Hampshire Lodging and Restaurant Association (NHLRA) is pleased to announce the winners of its 2021 Stars of the Industry awards. The annual awards recognize exceptional talent and achievement in New Hampshire’s hospitality industry.
“We’ve all witnessed the extraordinary hard work, adaptability, and resilience of New Hampshire hospitality workers during the past 18 months,” said NHLRA President and CEO Mike Somers. “Each of our 2021 Stars of the Industry award winners embodies this spirit of hospitality. Congratulations to these 11 outstanding individuals, and thank you to all of the employees in New Hampshire who make our foodservice, lodging, and tourism industries the best in the nation,” said Somers.
Each of the winners was nominated by a colleague, employee, or employer. The awards will be presented on November 8, 2021, at the Event Center Nashua.
Rising Star
Joseph Linnehan, Director of Marketing and Operations
Tinios Pro Hospitality Group
Lifetime Achievement
Cindy Bates, Chief People Officer
The Common Man
Chef of the Year
Britnie Lia, Executive Chef and Director of Operations
The Sassy Biscuit Company
Restaurateur of the Year
Sim Willey, Owner
Hart’s Turkey Farm Restaurant
Innkeeper of the Year
Brad McCoil, General Manager
Owl’s Nest Resort
Restaurant Employee of the Year
Tim Allen, Director of Restaurant Operations
Great NH Restaurants
Lodging Employee of the Year
Johanny Jimenez, Housekeeping Manager
Bedford Village Inn
Catering/Venue of the Year
Peggy Rice,Owner and Function Coordinator
Woodstock Inn Brewery
Brewer of the Year
Sharon “Dropkick” Curley,Lead Brewer
Lithermans Limited Brewery
Allied Member of the Year
Steve Parnagian, District Sales Manager
US Foods
Live Free & Give Award
Cynthia Makris, Owner
The NASWA Resort
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Founded in 1919, the New Hampshire Lodging & Restaurant Association is a statewide, non-partisan trade association that serves to promote, protect, and educate NH’s hospitality industry. For more information visit our site.
