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Stars of the Industry

Stars of the Industry is the NHLRA’s signature celebration of the outstanding businesses and individuals of New Hampshire’s hospitality industry. Our event offers attendees the opportunity to network with colleagues and shine a light on the industry’s brightest stars.

Stars of the Industry Winners

Allied Member of the Year:

James Reidy, Sheehan Phinney

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Brewer of the Year:

Doug Pominville, 603 Brewery & Beer Hall

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Catering Company of the Year:

Erin Doonan, Pours & Petals

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Chef of the Year

LeeAnna LaRochelle,

Buckley's Bakery & Cafe

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Innkeeper of the Year

Tessa Stockwell, The Inn at Valley Farms

Lifetime Achievement Award:

Terry O'Brien, Red Parka Steakhouse & Pub

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Lodging Employee of the Year:

Ed Gaiero, The Mountain Club on Loon

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Restaurant Employee of the Year

Molly Audiffred, The Buck Rub Pub & Lodge

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Restaurateur of the Year

Bobby Marcotte, Hop + Grind, Rise + Grind, Barn at Merry Hill, Grindhouse Meat Co., and The Tuckaway Tavern

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Rising Star Award

Taryn Merrill, Fresh AF Bakeshop

Sponsorship Opportunities

All sponsorship opportunities include: 

Listed and displayed on full-color signage and digital presentation.

Listed on all electronic and print promotional materials related to the event. 

Company logo dedicated and displayed in event program.

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To inquire about sponsorship, please contact Natalia Varzea. 

$500

Cheers to the Industry Sponsor

  • ​Company logo and recognition in a quarter-page advertisement in event program.

$500

Annual Meeting Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a quarter-page advertisement in event program.

$500

Signature Drink Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a quarter-page advertisement in event program.

  • Two signature drinks, offered at the cocktail reception and Stars After Dark.

$1,000

Audio Visual Sponsor

  • ​Company logo and recognition in a half-page advertisement in event program.

  • Includes two dinner tickets.​

$1,000

Registration Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a half-page advertisement in event program.

  • Includes two dinner tickets.

$1,000

Centerpiece Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a half-page advertisement in event program.

  • Includes two dinner tickets.

  • Company logo displayed on all table number cards. 

$1,250

Program Sponsor

  • ​Company logo and recognition in a full-page advertisement in event program.

  • Includes two dinner tickets.​

$1,500

Crystal Award Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a full-page advertisement in event program.

  • Sponsor presents the Allied Member of the Year award.

  • Includes two dinner tickets.

$1,500

Cocktail Reception Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a full-page advertisement in event program.

  • Listed as the Cocktail Reception sponsor on networking reception and bar signage. 

  • Includes two dinner tickets.

  • Includes exhibit table.

$2,500

Awards Dinner Sponsor

  • ​Company logo and recognition in a full-page advertisement in event program.

  • Includes four dinner tickets.​

$3,500

Stars After Dark Sponsor

  • Company logo and recognition in a full-page advertisement in event program.

  • Listed as the Stars: After Dark Sponsor on bar signage.

  • Company logo printed on fake money to be used at all casino table games.

  • Includes one signature drink, offered at the cocktail reception and Stars After Dark.

  • Includes four dinner tickets.

Thank You to Our Current Sponsors

Cheers to the Industry Sponsor

Annual Meeting Sponsor

Signature Drink Sponsor

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Registration Sponsor

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Centerpiece Sponsor

 Program Sponsor

Awards Dinner Sponsor

Thank You to Our Annual Sponsors

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 2024 Finalists

These exceptional individuals have gone above and beyond in supporting New Hampshire's hospitality industry, and we are proud to honor their contributions. 

BREWER OF THE YEAR

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Devin Bush

Brewer/Co-Owner
Wildbloom Beer

Steve O'Brien

Head Brewer
Post & Beam Brewing

Doug Pominville

Director of Brewery Operations & Head Brewer
603 Brewery and Beer Hall

CATERING COMPANY/VENUE OF THE YEAR

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Erin Doonan

Owner & Lead

Event Specialist

Pours & Petals

Fred Manheck

Owner
Celebrations Catering

Kristin O'Keefe

Managing Director

Great Circle Catering

CHEF OF THE YEAR

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Paul Callahan

Executive Chef
Vino e Vivo

Travis Greene

Head Chef

Lakehouse Grille

LeeAnna LaRochelle

Executive Pastry Chef

Buckley's Bakery and Cafe

INNKEEPER OF THE YEAR

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David Cook

Owner

Barn Door Hostel

Sheila Oranch

Innkeeper

The Coppertoppe

Inn & Retreat

Tessa Stockwell

Innkeeper

The Inn at Valley Farms

LODGING EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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Ed Gaiero

Guest Service Front

Desk Manager

The Mountain Club on Loon

Bob Hunt

Food and Beverage Director

Bretton Woods Ski Area

Nelson Torres

Director of Operations

NASWA Resort

RESTAURANT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR

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Molly Audiffred

Manager-Waitress

& Bartender

The Buck Rub Pub & Lodge

Jack Donahue

Prep Cook

Lakehouse Grille

Tom Thomson

Cafe Waiter & Cook

The Common Man Inn

RESTAURATEUR OF THE YEAR

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Jason Vincent Fiore Sr. 

Owner

Luk's Bar and Grill

Bobby Marcotte

Chef, Owner, Partner

Hop + Grind, Rise + Grind, Barn at Merry Hill, Grindhouse Meat Co., and The Tuckaway Tavern

RISING STAR AWARD

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Garrik Berry

Head Chef

Waumbek Golf Course

Ashley Maslowski

Beverage Director

The Common Man Family

Taryn Merrill

Owner

Fresh AF Bakeshop

Our Nomination Panel

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