The Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (FRLA) Hospitality Hero Awards were held in February. The awards ceremony recognizes outstanding employees in the hospitality industry.
2021 Award Winners
Hotel / Resort
Front of House: Rosalie Wong – Hampton Inn and Suites, Destin
Back of House: Carrie Pritchard – Newman-Dailey Resort Properties, Inc.
Manager: Jeff Welch – Hilton Garden Inn, Destin/Miramar Beach
Restaurant
Front of House: Maggie White – Slick Lips Seafood and Oyster House, Miramar Beach
Back of House: Alex Johnson – Brotula’s Seafood House and Steamer, Destin
Manager: Steven Stephenson – Crab Trap, Destin
Culinary Manager
Robert Preston – The Bay, Santa Rosa Beach
Sales And Marketing
Stacey Brady- Grand Boulevard, Sandestin
Educator
Julie Cotton – NWFSC, Okaloosa/Walton
Vendor
Supreme Paper
Veteran
Andrew Isolano – The Bay, Santa Rosa Beach
Spirit Of Hospitality
Nick Sarra – Saltwater Restaurants, Destin
Golden Pineapple
Billy Martin – McGuire’s Irish Pub, Destin
