Stars of the Industry CALL FOR NOMINATIONS Purpose: To identify outstanding members of the

1. Stars of the Industry • CALL FOR • NOMINATIONS • Purpose: To identify outstanding members of the • hospitality industry who have demonstrated • professionalism in performing their jobs and have • contributed to the positive image of the Hospitality and • Tourism Industry in Rhode Island. • Eligibility: Any employer or employee of a restaurant, • caterer, lodging, vendor, or tourism property who is an active • member of the RI Hospitality Association. • Submission: This application must be completed either by the nominator or the nominee to assist in the evaluation of candidates for the Stars of the Industry awards. In addition to this application, nominees are required to submit a letter of recommendation from their employer or a professional colleague. The completed application and letter of recommendation must be postmarked by Friday, August 3, 2012 and returned to: • Stars of the Industry • c/o RIHA • 94 Sabra Street • Cranston, RI 02910 • FAX: 401-223-1123 • Email: amy@rihospitality.org • Award winners will be honored at the RI Hospitality Association and its Education Foundation Annual Meeting on November 28. 94 Sabra Street / Cranston, RI 02910 / Phone: 401-223-1120 / FAX: 401-223-1123 / Web: www.rihospitality.org

2. Stars of the Industry AWARD APPLICATION Award Categories Hotelier of the Year Restaurateur of the Year Caterer of the Year Vendor of the Year Vendor Representative of the Year Employees of the Year Volunteer of the Year Chef of the Year Education Partnership of the Year Hospitality Ambassador of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award Media Partner of the Year Teacher of the Year Country Club of the Year Allied Employee of the YearCatering Employee of the YearEducation Foundation Volunteer of the YeaHotel Employee of the YearNRA Restaurant Neighbor AwardRestaurant Employee of the YearTourism Employee of the YearVendor Representative of the YearMilitary Food Service Nominee: ________________________________________________ Award Category: ___________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Job Title: ________________________________________________ Number of years with this company: ___________________________ Phone Number: ___________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________ Please provide and attach a description of up to 500 words for why you are nominating this candidate and describe their contributions to the hospitality and tourism industry. You should also highlight any leadership qualities and exceptional service examples. Nominated by: ____________________________________________ Company: ________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________________________________ Email Address: ____________________________________________ In addition to this application, nominees are required to submit a letter of recommendation from their employer or professional colleague. The completed application and letter of recommendation must be returned by Friday, August 3, 2012. Stars of the Industry c/o RIHA 94 Sabra Street Cranston, RI 02910 FAX: 401-223-1123 amy@rihospitality.org