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
November 17, 2025
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa, 310 Mount Washington Hotel Road, Bretton Woods, NH 03575
2025 Stars of the Industry Winners
Allied Member of the Year
Primary Bank
Bartender of the Year
Eleny Lekas, Bar Manager,
Great NH Restaurants
Brewer of the Year
Ryan Sheehan, Brewer, Schilling Beer Co.
Chef of the Year
Dylan Glazier, Sous Chef, Vino e Vivo
Hotelier of the Year
Candace Crowley, Director of Lodging, The Bedford Village Inn
Lifetime Achievement Award
Jeff McIver, President,
The Mountain Club on Loon
Lodging Employee of the Year
Miyoko Weeden, Housekeeping
Manager, Three Chimneys Inn
Restaurant Employee of the Year
Josh Migliori, Chef/Co-Owner/Partner,
Za Dude Pizza & Kettlehead Brewing
Restaurateur of the Year
Corey Fletcher, Chef/Owner,
The Revival Kitchen & Bar
Rising Star Award
Benjamin Normandeau,
Owner/Pitmaster, 603 Bar-B-Q
Boutique Lodging Property of the Year
Ames Farm Inn
Brewery of the Year
Kettlehead Brewing Company
Getaway Lodging Property of the Year
Omni Mount Washington Resort & Spa
Landmark Restaurant of the Year
Great NH Restaurants
Neighborhood Restaurant of the Year
Luk's Bar and Grill
Roaming Kitchen of the Year
Deadproof Pizza Co.
Travel Hotspot of the Year
Clark's Trading Post
Celebrating the
best of hospitality.
The Stars of the Industry Awards were established to honor and celebrate the exceptional individuals and businesses that make New Hampshire’s hospitality and tourism industry shine.
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NHLRA members are eligible to submit nominations in all categories. Non-members may submit in the public category only, unless they enroll in the 6-month trial membership, which grants access to member-only categories. To view a full list of this year's finalists, click here.
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All nominees must be businesses or employees located in the state of New Hampshire.
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To view the full category descriptions, procedure, and timeline, please click here.
