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Hall of Fame
As part of the OHI legacy, the institute recognized individuals for their professional achievements, dedication and contribution to the hospitality industry. We thank you for your leadership.
To view Hall of Fame Nominating Committee please click here.
2024
Alnoor Gulamani
Bayview Group of Companies
Armand Abitbol
IHG Hotels & Resorts
Brian Leon
Choice Hotels Canada
Fred Luk
Fred Luk Consults
Heather Ford
Green Acres Inn
Joe Thottungal
Thali Restaurant
Keith Muller
Conestoga College
Linda Jamieson
Sunray Group
Mary D'Alton
D’Alton Management Services
Steven Robinson
Easton's Group
2023
Ann Geddes
The Boulevard Club
David Smythe
Lord Elgin Hotel
Domenic Santaguida
Vittoria Trattoria
Emad Yacoub
Glowbal Group
Franco Prevedello
Splendido / Biffi / Pronto / Centro / Terra, & many more.
Frank Hennessey
Recipe Unlimited
Hans Gerhardt
Past Sutton Place Hotel
James Chiu
Mandarin Restaurant
Janak Bhawnani
Easton's Group of Hotels
Joan Monfaredi
TWO13 Kosher Food Design
Joe Colasanti
Colasanti's Tropical Gardens
John Hunter
Hunter Amenities Int'l Ltd.
Judson Simpson
House of Commons
Kenneth Willcocks
OHI Founding Committee
Klaus Theyer
Chef, Educator &
Culinary Author
Michael Beckley
Past Marriott International
Nancy Munzar Kelly
GM & COO of Shangri-La
Hotels & Resorts
Nick Perpick
Fairfax Holding, Founder of Caseys Restaurants
Paul Neate
Past President & CEO of
Neate Roller Foodservice
Phil Waserman
Ray Gupta
Sunray Group of Hotels
Robert Carter
StratonHunter
Roslyn Blaker
Marriott
Rudolf Fischbacher
George Brown College
Satinder Dhillon
InnVest Hotels
Wally Elich
Sysco
2018
Hani Roustom
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
Emma Waverman
CBC Radio - Here & Now
Bill Gregson
Cara Operations Limited
Ryan Donovan
Richmond Station
Jim Delsnyder
ESKA Inc.
Anna Chartres
Talent & Culture Central Canada
Don Cleary
Marriott Hotels of Canada
Christopher Boland
Boland’s Open Kitchen & Wine Bar
Paul Bognar
The Hazelton Hotel Toronto
Mary Chariot
Garland Welbilt Canada
Steve Beauchesne
Beau’s All Natural Brewing Company
2017
Amanda Holmes
AccorHotels
Oliver Li
George Brown College
Steven Salm
Chase Hospitality Group
Jim Kyte
Algonquin College
Frederic Dimanche
Ryerson University
David Clanachan
Restaurant Brands International Inc.
Court Desautels
Neighbourhood Group of Companies
Duff Lampard
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
Annie Kwok
Annie Kwok & Associates
Clark Day
Bayview Farm Restaurant
Andrea Matrandrea
Forno Cultura
2016
Patrick O'Driscoll
Corby Spirit and Wine Limited
Will Predhomme
Predhomme Inc.
Magdalena Kaiser
Wine Marketing Association of Ontario
Mark Hladik
Earls Restaurant
Eugene Mlynczyk
Constellation Brands Canada Inc.
Geoff Dillion
Dillon’s Small Batch Distillers
Darby Piquette
ONE Restaurant
Amanda Ray
Biff's Bistro
Dario Guescini
George Brown College
Alida Soloman
Tutti Matti
2015
James Vosbourgh
Imago Restaurants Inc.
Jay Gould
New York Fries & South St. Burger Co.
John Bil
Honest Weight Restaurant
Jack Robinson
CN Tower
Darcy MacDonell
Farmhouse Tavern
Susan Somerville
Humber College
Craig Youdale
Canadian Food & Wine Institute
Niagara College
Frank Miller
University of Western Ontario
Richard Willett
Metro Toronto Convention Centre (MTCC)
Statia Elliot
University of Guelph
Lorraine Trotter
International Centre George Brown College
2014 - 2006
Edwin Frizzell
The Fairmont Royal York Hotel
Chef Brad Long
Cafe Belong
Bonnie Strome
Park Hyatt Hotel, Toronto
Nettie Cronish
Natural and Organic Foods
Massimo Capra
​Mistura Ristorante
Chef Marc Lepine
Atelier Restaurant
Connie MacDonald
Royal Ontario Museum
Gary Hallam
Conestoga College
Tim Lilleyman
Toronto Congress Centre
Jason Bangerter
Auberge du Pommier
J.S. Barbara Shopland
2gener8 Solutions, Toronto
Suzanne Baby
The Gallery Grill at Hart House
Heinz Lehmann
Unilever Foodsolutions
Dr. David Martin
Ryerson University
Del Rollo
Jackson Triggs Winery
Stephen Beckta
Beckta Dining and Wine
Frédéric Geisweiller
Le Select Bistro Restaurant & Wine Bar
Bruce McAdams
Oliver-Bonacini Restaurants
Bill Simpson
Drake Hotel
Anna Olson
Olson Foods and Bakery
Bill Allen
Ministry of Tourism
2005 - 1996
Liloo Alim
Four Seasons Hotel & Resorts
Michael Olson
Niagara College
John Sleeman
Sleeman Breweries Ltd
Barry Chaim
EDO Restaurants Inc.
Steven Tsambalieros
Swiss Chalet (Cara Operations Ltd.)
Dufflet Rosenberg
Dufflet Pastry
Murray Webb
Lipton Monarch
John Walker
Hospitality &Tourism Centre
Cindy Simpson
Imago Restaurants
Klaus Tenter
Four Seasons Hotel, Toronto
Cynthia Bond
Public Relations Starwood Hotels
Debi Pratt
Inniskillin Wines
Susur Lee
Lotus
Leonard Pennachetti
Cave Spring Cellars
1995 - 1988
Michael Bonacini
Jump Café and Bar
Carolyn Clark
Canadian Pacific Hotels & Resorts
Isadore Sharp
Four Seasons Hotel
Donald Ziraldo
Inniskillin Wines