
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 leadershsip.
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