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The Wisconsin Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch. This award program recognizes the creativity, leadership and contributions of women across all hospitality industry sectors and career levels and is an opportunity to celebrate women and highlight role models. These dynamic and accomplished women were chosen as the Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch for being trailblazers in the restaurant and hospitality industry in Wisconsin and an inspiration to all. 2024 Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch (in random order) Visit the Top 20 Women to Watch website for more details and photos of recipients Lynn Shovan - Lake Street Café, Elkhart Lake Kristyn O’Laughlin Eitel - Toro Toro Toro Inc, Milwaukee Marla Poytinger - Bars & Recreation, Milwaukee Dr. Lynea Lavoy - Madison College, Madison Jana Michaelis - Wisconsin Center District, Milwaukee Tamara Mugerauer - Tamara's the Cake Guru, Oshkosh Maggie Kauer Culvers of Darboy, Little Chute and Grand Chute Hanna Anderson - Roaring Fork Restaurant Group, Milwaukee Julie Millikin - Zilli Hospitality Group, Milwaukee Kelly Gribowski - Cabin Coffee Co., Altoona Citlali Mendieta Ramos – Antigua Latin Inspired Kitchen, West Allis Melita Jensen - Bessie's Diner, Janesville Lori Fredrich - OnMilwaukee.com, Milwaukee Janelle Meyer-Brown – Story Hill FireHouse & evenement planning, Milwaukee Christina Wegner - The Vollrath Company, Sheboygan Kristi Ebbott - The Public House Eatery & Spirits, Ripon Maria Bartolotta - The Bartolotta Restaurants, Milwaukee Olivia Koepke - Kimberly Area School District, Kimberly Amy Kerstein - Black Shoe Hospitality, Milwaukee Hannah Brown from Saint Kate - The Arts Hotel, Milwaukee “This year's honorees represent a diverse range of roles and specialties within hospitality, from restaurant management and culinary education to event planning and supplier partners,” according to Kristine Hillmer, President & CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “Each woman has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing themselves and inspiring their peers.” The Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch will be recognized at the Women in Hospitality Conference on September 10, 2024 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI. The winners were selected by the Women in Hospitality Conference Advisory Group members. WRA received a total of 55 unique nominations. Evaluation factors included: Demonstration of leadership within their position Career achievements Public and/or community service Creation and implementation of unique initiative(s) Impact they’ve made within their company, community and/or industry Demonstration of excellence, perseverance and innovation Improvement to the workplace Mentorship Creating inclusive cultures Motivating team members or co-workers Navigating workplace change and challenges Overcoming a personal challenge Thank you to Annex Wealth Management for their sponsorship of the Top 20 Women to Watch. -End- The Wisconsin Restaurant Association’s mission is to provide members the services and tools to be successful through advocacy, education and communication. Visit wirestaurant.org for more information.
The Wisconsin Restaurant Association is pleased to announce the Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch.
This award program recognizes the creativity, leadership and contributions of women across all hospitality industry sectors and career levels and is an opportunity to celebrate women and highlight role models. These dynamic and accomplished women were chosen as the Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch for being trailblazers in the restaurant and hospitality industry in Wisconsin and an inspiration to all.
2024 Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch (in random order) Visit the Top 20 Women to Watch website for more details and photos of recipients
“This year's honorees represent a diverse range of roles and specialties within hospitality, from restaurant management and culinary education to event planning and supplier partners,” according to Kristine Hillmer, President & CEO of the Wisconsin Restaurant Association. “Each woman has demonstrated exceptional leadership, creativity, and commitment to advancing themselves and inspiring their peers.”
The Top 20 Women in Hospitality to Watch will be recognized at the Women in Hospitality Conference on September 10, 2024 at the Monona Terrace in Madison, WI.
The winners were selected by the Women in Hospitality Conference Advisory Group members. WRA received a total of 55 unique nominations.
Evaluation factors included:
Thank you to Annex Wealth Management for their sponsorship of the Top 20 Women to Watch.
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The Wisconsin Restaurant Association’s mission is to provide members the services and tools to be successful through advocacy, education and communication. Visit wirestaurant.org for more information.