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- Barry Wehr
Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium - Olivia Mannon
Ironworks Hotel - Scott Person
Downtown Indy, Inc. - Antonia Zunarelli
Indiana Roof Ballroom - Debbie Keith
Charlie Browns Pancake and Steak House
- James Leonard
Sodexo Live! - Pam Masters
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport/Schahet - Stephen “Woody” Woods
Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Jonathan Jackson
IndyGo
ROSE Award Nominees
Ronald Alexander, Sr.
Conrad Indianapolis
Kaitlyn Birdwell
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Jeff Bobbitt
Indianapolis Marriott East
Timothy Bommarito
Encore
Barbara Brazzell
Courtyard by Marriott Indianapolis South
Robert Brewer
Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
Maurice D. “Mo” Burns
Prime 47 Carmel
Sandra Cabrera
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Christine Cade
Tru By Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Max Campbell
St. Elmo Steak House
Maria “Lulu” Canico
Harry & Izzy’s Circle Centre
Taffie Cassell
Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Sara Castillo
Home2 Suites by Hilton Fishers Northeast
Allen Celestine
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown
Kishor Chaudhari
Crowne Plaza Downtown Union Station
Jose Cruz
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel
Maria D’Ruiz
Homewood Suites by Hilton Indianapolis-Airport
Jay Davis
The HandleBar Indy
Mike Davis
Eiteljorg Museum
Michael Denton
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport
Sonia Espinoza
Indianapolis International Airport
Ann Everett
Daniel’s Vineyard & Winery
Natalie Fields
Conrad Indianapolis
Jay Fisher
Tastings – A Wine Experience
William Franklin
Indianapolis Airport Authority
Mike Furnish
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
Mayra Garcia
Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport
Kaitlin Hagenow
Marriott IndyPlace
Anneliese Hahn
Hotel Carmichael
Renee Hay
The Eagle’s Nest
Cheretta Henderson
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Jaime Hernandez
Fairfield by Marriott Indianapolis Fishers
Efren Herrera
Le Méridien Indianapolis
Tyler Hoover
Markey’s
Olivia Hubbard
The Best Chocolate in Town
Jonathan Jackson
IndyGo
Richard Jackson
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Carmel
Ali Jawad
Marriott Indianapolis North
Jacqueline Johnson
Renaissance Indianapolis North
LJ Johnson
Holiday Inn Indianapolis Airport
Alexandra Jones
Embassy Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Airport
Laurie Kazmucha
HC Tavern + Kitchen
Debbie Keith
Charlie Browns Pancake & Steak House
Alex Kissick
Harry & Izzy’s River’s Edge
Bryan Kuhn
Accent Indy, A DMC Network Company
Vilma Leiva
Holiday Inn Express Indianapolis Airport
Sydnee Lekarczyk
Livery
James Leonard
Sodexo Live!
Justin Lewis
Livery Noblesville
Evelyn Lig
Heart of the House Hospitality
Kiah Linstrum
Home2 Suites by Hilton Indianapolis Downtown
Dominaye Lockett
1933 Lounge Fishers
Courtney Long
Bullseye Event Group
Stacy Long
Bottleworks Hotel
Maria Lopez
Homewood Suites by Hilton Downtown
Alberto Lugo
LGC Hospitality
Patrick MacDonald
Lou Malnati’s
Norma Malvaiz
Candlewood Suites Downtown Medical District
Olivia Mannon
Ironworks Hotel Indy
Chase Marshall
JW Marriott Indianapolis
Pam Masters
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport
Andrew Mears
Omni Severin
Teriz Michael
Marriott Indianapolis North
Faouzi Mihoubi
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Rick Miller
Royal Transportation
Regina Moore
Omni Severin
Sydney Morrow
Fairfield Inn & Suites Indianapolis Downtown
Diana Mulamba
Newfields - A Place for Nature & the Arts
Kim Pennycuff
Lucas Oil Stadium
Ramon Perez
IndyGo
Brandon Perryz
Pacers Sports & Entertainment
Scott Person
Downtown Indy, Inc.
Matthew Phillips
A Classic Party Rental
Lois Priestly
Crowne Plaza Indianapolis Airport
Leela Rao
Newfields - A Place for Nature & the Arts
Christin Rollett
500 Festival
Danny Russel
Indiana Historical Society
Amy Sanford
Home2 Suites by Hilton Downtown
Cindy Schassberger
Hotel Carmichael
Emily Schnell
Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown
Mark Spangler
The Free Enterprise System
Ronald Swanson
Hampton Inn Indianapolis Northwest – Park 100
Ashlynn Thomas
Harrah’s Hoosier Park Racing & Casino
Coy Tipton
Peterson’s Restaurant
Sydney Tipton
Courtyard & SpringHill Suites Indy Downtown
Jill Towers
Citizens Energy Group
Marcus Watts
The HandleBar Indy
Sheri Watts
Citizens Energy Group
Barry Wehr
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium
Sandy Wells
Le Méridien Indianapolis
Deanna Whitlow
Fairfield by Marriott Indianapolis Carmel
Madison Winings
Bottleworks Hotel
Stephen “Woody” Woods
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR
WHAT IT REALLY MEANS
“When I was chosen as one of the recipients, my years in the hospitality field had so much more meaning. Can you imagine how great it feels to meet people who still remember me as a winner? It is a truly humbling experience.”
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Patty Camerone Ruth's Chris Steak House
Barry Wehr — Teamster
Indiana Convention Center & Lucas Oil Stadium
Barry Wehr has been a full-time set-up Teamster at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium for twenty-five years. In his tenure, he has seamlessly set up more than 12,500 events inside the Indiana Convention Center. He works behind the scenes to set up exhibit booths, lay carpet, and build bleachers. A good set-up team leader is indicated by how little they are noticed by the client. Barry works two full-time jobs, and after coming straight from his other job, he checks in early with the Convention Center’s night supervisor to see where he needs to focus his immediate attention. He then preps for the day’s big event, with setup completion ready to go before the client steps foot in the door.
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Olivia Mannon — Guest Services Supervisor
Ironworks Hotel
It’s estimated that across the four years Olivia has worked for this northside hotel, she’s penned nearly one thousand personalized welcome notes to visitors attempting to make an ordinary visit to Indy extraordinary. She’s known for going above and beyond in creating personalized pet amenities to welcome Indy’s four legged visitors. After making the Dean’s List at Ivy Tech, Olivia went on to explore other tourism hot spots like Hawaii and Miami, Florida, working for a five-star resort. While finding her stride in tourism and solidifying her passion in serving others, she always kept coming back to her hometown and hub for hospitality, Indianapolis.
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Scott Person — Downtown Safety Ambassador
Downtown Indy, Inc.
For the past seven years, Scott has walked Indy’s downtown streets to clean, beautify and welcome visitors. He’s become a familiar smiling face to many. On multiple occasions, Scott has personally escorted visitors to their destinations, whether they were searching for their parking garage or the nearest grocery store. Scott has taken the time to get to know everyone he sees downtown– the bellmen, the valet, the bankers, and conventioneers. He’s also spent time getting to know our downtown unhoused neighbors and hearing their stories. For instance, after earning the trust of one gentleman, Scott ensured he was referred to the Homelessness Initiatives Program, providing him safety and needed care.
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Antonia Zunarelli — Sales Manager and Owner
Indiana Roof Ballroom
When Antonia and her family took over operations at Indiana Roof Ballroom in 2002, the hospitality industry was introduced to the most quintessential industry leader – yet one of the most unassuming professionals. From events large and small, the Indiana Roof Ballroom has hosted presidents to pop stars and the most lavish of weddings. Behind it all is Antonia Zunarelli, never sitting still so that no detail is ever missed. Yet she never seeks attention nor praise. Based on the team at the Roof Ballroom’s tenure, it is evident that the staff all love her. She’s dedicated her weeknights and weekends to this industry for twenty-one years. Antonia has served nearly four thousand and three hundred events here, fourteen of those being the Annual ROSE Awards.
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Debbie Keith — Server
Charlie Browns Pancake and Steak House
Charlie Browns Pancake and Steak House has had a consistent smiling face for more than three decades. Her trademark is her two-foot spoon she carries around ready to bop any customer who acts out. For the many Indy-based regulars or the visitors who have become regulars, they all know that if you fall victim to the spoon, it’s because Debbie likes you. This Speedway hot spot is no stranger to the crowds during race month. On race weekend, Debbie will show up to work before the sun comes up to get ready ahead of opening. She’ll walk past an already long line of visitors waiting at the door whether they’ve been standing in queue for awhile or they brought their camping chair to hold their spot. For thirty years, she’s compiled a roster of regulars coming from all corners of the globe, bellying up to the booth and anxiously awaiting that smile, that hug, and maybe even a tap of the silver spoon.
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James Leonard — Suite Host
Sodexo Live!
Barnes & Thornberg has been the benefactor of having James serve as their suite host since the stadium’s opening. He’s now introduced his larger-than-life personality and compassionate character to over 5,000 suite guests. The firm will fly in visitors from around the country and host them in their suite, serving as a recruitment tool to acquire new clients. While their law credentials go a long way, it’s also James’ warm welcome, over-the-top service and genuine care that can seal the deal. He is most often the perception these visitors have about Indy as a destination.
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Pam Masters — Server
Hilton Garden Inn Indianapolis Airport/Schahet Hotels
While Pam’s responsibilities are specific to serving visitors at Hilton Garden Inn, you’ll often find her with her sleeves rolled up helping polish silverware in the banquets department or cleaning the public restrooms. When a restaurant visitor asked for a specific food item one morning, she took it upon herself to go and buy it with her own money. The next morning, the kitchen was re-stocked and ready for the hotel guest to come down for breakfast. Pam is notorious for showing up to the hotel on her off days, just to lend a hand. She has quickly become the heart and soul of the hotel and the trendsetter for their guests’ expectations.
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Stephen "Woody" Woods — Supervisor of Facilities
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
For the past twenty-seven years Woody has been examining the most iconic racetrack in the world with a fine tooth comb. Every fence row, bleacher seat, tire barrier, or inch of the track’s surface is presented in world-class form so that the millions of visitors and 33-daring drivers can enjoy a safe and seamless experience. As an example of his loyalty and dedication to the visitor experience, Woody couldn’t sleep after watching heavy rain roll through Indy the day before the big race. So, what does he do? At 2 a.m. he gets behind the wheel of the sweeper to begin removing the excess water from the track’s surface. And he did this at the request of no one.
He’ll do whatever it takes to make the track one of the best places in the world to host events and give people from not just the US, but from around the globe, a positive experience in Indianapolis.
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Jonathon Jackson — Coach Operator
IndyGo
Jonathon connects our community and visitors to cultural and economic opportunities through safe, reliable, and courteous transportation services at IndyGo. He also has personal mission to help others achieve a healthy lifestyle. He even started a company called “I’m Why, and hosted his first 5K race called “Run for Ya Life” as an opportunity to directly impact others’ lives through accountability and encouragement. As an added testament to his dedication to the community, he donated the proceeds to the Indianapolis Art Center and the Christamore Youth Program. His care for others continues to shine as he participates in the “Give the Kids the World Village Marathon” each year, raising funds that allows families with children suffering from a critical illness to enjoy a weeklong, cost-free vacation.
Jonathon has been seen handing out food and essentials to Indy’s unhoused population. Out of the goodness of his own heart, out of his own pocket, and, out of his pure will to make others feel seen and worthy. He is the physical definition of hope and inspiration. After losing nearly 100 pounds himself, he has decided to become a source of motivation for others. That strive for excellence has become a part of his approach to those who step on his bus, those he passes by on the city streets, and those who work alongside him – his work family.
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