The Louisiana Hospitality Foundation (LHF) is pleased to host its 10th annual Gold Medal Chefs Gala and Hospitality Awards presented by The Sazerac House on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. (and dinner at 7:00 p.m.) in The Great Hall at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center. Approximately five hundred seventy-five guests will enjoy an evening of culinary delight featuring a cocktail hour, a five-course seated gourmet dinner, silent and live auctions, and the annual Hospy awards presentation.
In addition to the dinner, an awards ceremony sponsored by Brown Forman, Octavio Mantilla, & Premium Parking, will honor those in our community who make a significant impact on our hospitality industry. The following honorees will be announced at the gala and presented with a “Hospy Award” for the following categories:
President’s Outstanding Volunteer Award – Tina Dixon-Williams, The Jae Impact
Jamie Shannon Outstanding Chef Award – Chefs Brigade Inc.
Drago Cvitanovich Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by an Entrepreneur – Stephen Hightower, City Group Hospitality
Bryan Klotz Award for Outstanding Philanthropy by a Supplier – Andy Blouin, Juan Cazabon & Mickey Parenton, Neat Wines
Archie Casbarian Humanitarian of the Year Award – Steve Worthy, Fore!Kids Foundation
Outstanding Philanthropy by a Hotel – Kimpton Hotel Fontentot
Hotel Champion of Hospitality – David Piscola, Hilton New Orleans Riverside
