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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.
2025 Finalists
Member Categories
Public Categories
Bartender of the Year
Debra Burr, Bartender, 110 Grill
Eleny Lekas, Bar Manager, Great NH Restaurants
Kenny Young, Owner/Brand Ambassador, New England SweetWater Farm & Distillery
Brewer of the Year
Jayson Anderson, Brewer/Owner, From the Barrel
Andy Day, Brewer/Co-Owner, Daydreaming Brewing Company
Ryan Sheehan, Brewer, Schilling Beer Co.
Chef of the Year
Dylan Glazier, Sous Chef, Vino e Vivo
Dean Lansberry, Chef de Cuisine, The Hungry Diner
Nicole Nocella, Chef/Owner, Stalk
Restaurant Employee of the Year
Christine Breault, Area Director, 110 Grill
Josh Migliori, Chef/Co-Owner/Partner, Za Dude Pizza
Restaurateur of the Year
Scott Aversano, President/Owner, The Airfield Cafe
Corey Fletcher, Chef/Owner, The Revival Kitchen & Bar
Evan Mallett, Chef/Owner, Black Trumpet
Rising Star Award
Benjamin Normandeau, Owner/Pitmaster,
603 Bar-B-Q
Jennifer Abou Raad, Director of Sales & Programming, Duprey Hospitality
Boutique Lodging Property of the Year
Ames Farm Inn
Blue Bear Inn
The Inn & More
Brewery of the Year
Copper Pig Brewery
Kettlehead Brewing Company
Post & Beam Brewing
Getaway Lodging Property of the Year
Mill Falls Resort Collection at the Lake
Mountain View Grand Resort & Spa
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
Landmark Restaurant of the Year
Great NH Restaurants
Michael Timothy's Dining Group
Tinios Hospitality Group
Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year
Luk's Bar and Grill
Stalk
Vino e Vivo
Roaming Kitchen of the Year
Deadproof Pizza Co.
The Brussel: Custom Catering & Events
Wicked Tasty
Travel Hotspot of the Year
Clark's Trading Post
New Hampshire Motor Speedway
Sunapee Cruises
Stars of the Industry
November 17, 2025
Omni Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
Contact Us
Contact Natalia Varzea, Event & Marketing Coordinator, at
(603) 228-9585 or at nvarzea@nhlra.com.
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