2022 Award Winners Include:
Restaurateurs of the Year- Mike & Cindy Breitbach, Breitbach’s Country Dining, Balltown
Chef of the Year– Chef Joe Tripp, Harbinger, Des Moines
Hospitality Employee of the Year– Rosa Pinon Reyes, Americana, Des Moines
Emerging Leader – Haile Duncan, Mas Margaritas, Cedar Rapids
Rural Operator of the Year – Staci Watson, Ada J’s Steakhouse, Ute
Purveyor Partner of the Year– John Rasley, E & J Gallo Winery, Des Moines
American Dream Award– Blanca Plascencia, El Fogon Mexican Grill, West Des Moines
Faces of Diversity Award- Kathy Conway & Teri Link, Knockout Melts & Rock Salad, Dubuque
Restaurant Neighbor Philanthropy Award- Bethany DeVries, Della Viti, Ames
Industry Champion– Jeremy Thompson, Sazerac, Des Moines
Legislator of the Year– Senator Chris Cournoyer, District 49, Le Claire
Sustainability & Innovation Award- Mike & Ilee Muller, Grace on Main, Elk Horn
ProStart Educator of Excellence – Andrea Kuhl, Sergeant Bluff-Luton High School
Mentor of the Year- Chef George Formaro, Orchestrate Hospitality, Des Moines
