2021 Award Winners Include:
Restaurateur of the Year– Adrie Groeneweg, Pizza Ranch, Orange City
Chef of the Year– Chef Samuel Charles, Rodina, Cedar Rapids
Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year – Brett Matlick, Dr. Getwell’s Bar & Grill, Keokuk
Hospitality Employee of the Year– Natasha Johnson, Rastrelli’s, Clinton
American Dream Award– Bob Mulvihill, Kitchen Spaces, Des Moines
Faces of Diversity Award- Salah Salah, Gursha Ethiopian Grill, Des Moines
Purveyor Partner of the Year– Bret Petersen, Martin Bros. Distributing, Cedar Falls
Industry Champion– Debi Durham, Iowa Economic Development Authority and Iowa Finance Authority, Des Moines
Restaurant Neighbor Philanthropy Award- Emily Jones, Chuck’s, Des Moines
Legislator of the Year– Representative Shannon Lundgren, Iowa House District 57, Peosta
Rural Operator of the Year Award- Jodi Arment, Lynnville’s Smokin’ J’s BBQ, Lynnville
ProStart Mentor of the Year – Chef Matt Meadows, CEC, Caesars Entertainment/Isle Casino Hotel, Bettendorf
