MHEF ProStart Awards
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ProStart Teacher of the Year Award
Presented to a high school teacher who has exemplified dedication to hospitality education and the highest standards of student achievement.
Awardees
2007 - Alma Wiggins, Quince Orchard High School
2006 - Barbara Hughes, High Point High School
2005 - John Sheehe, Sollers Point Technical High School
2004 - John Johnson, Carver Center for Arts and Technology
2003 - Tim Norwood, Carroll County Career and Technology Center
2002 - Lisa Fanning, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
2001 - Rosetta Styles, Forest Park High School
2000 - Chef Terry Green, Western School of Arts and Environmental Science
ProStart Student of the Year Award
Presented to a ProStart high school student who has demonstrated academic achievement, industry involvement, community service, and student leadership.
Awardees
2007 - Patricia Sener, Western School of Technology
2006 - Lei Cristine SP Garcia, Howard County ARL
2005 - Michelle Leonard, Western School of Technology
2004 - Chad Little, Carroll County Career and Technology Center
2003 - Lauren Mason, Thomas Edison High School of Technology
2002 - Rachel Schroeder, Carroll County Career and Technology Center
2001 - Amber Kroneberger, Western School of Technology
ProStart Mentor of the Year Award
Presented to an industry leader who has demonstrated the highest levels of professional accomplishment and has served as a mentor to hospitality students of all ages.
Awardees
2005 - Guy Reinbold, Baltimore Marriott Waterfront
2004 - Tony Gambino, Ciao Bella Restaurant
2003 - Darcy Wills, Human Resources Manager, Phillips Harborplace
2002 - Chef Tim Mullen, Renaissance Harborplace Hotel
2001 - Chef Randy Stahl, ReMomo
2000 - Chef Curtis Eargle, The Maryland Club
ProStart Advocate Award
Presented to an industry supporter who has made extraordinary efforts to further the work of the ProStart program in Maryland.
Awardees
2005 - Shawn Harlan, Anne Arundel Community College HCAT
2004 - Daniela Troia, Cafe Troia
2003 - Eileen Bennett, American Express
2002 - Mary Ann Cricchio, FMP, DaMimmo Finest Italian Cuisine
2001 - Michael Bartlett, Hospitality Business Alliance
2000 - Eileen Bennett, American Express
Summit Award
The MHEF Summit Award is the highest honor bestowed by the Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation. This award is only presented to the most exemplary hospitality industry professionals who have demonstrated clear and consistent commitment to industry, education, professionalism and stewardship; have maintained a personal commitment to kindness, generosity and the highest moral character; and have been a strong supporter of The Maryland Hospitality Education Foundation.
Awardees
2003 - Lenny Kaplan, former owner of Polo Grill
2000 - Jan Pundzak, Carey Sales, Carey Sales & Services
ProStart Industry Exemplar Award
Presented to an industry leader who has demonstrated a long and true commitment to youth, education, and community service.
Awardees
2003 - Lou Ward, Bayou Restaurant
2002 - Chef Michael Wagner, CEC, HCAT Institute Anne Arundel Community College
2001 - Dave Lycett, FMP, ABACUS Staffing
2000 - Wayne Resnick, Martin's Caterers
ProStart Visionary Award
Presented to an educational leader whose commitment to the ProStart program has focused on bringing teachers and students in contact with industry leaders in ways that foster positive, lasting relationships.
Awardees
2003 - Rodger Wright, Marriott Hotels
2002 - Katherine Oliver, Maryland State Department of Education
2001 - Dr. Art Curry, Career Connections, Prince Georges County
2000 - Ed Fangman, Career Connections, Baltimore County
ProStart Champion Award
Presented to an education administrator whose extraordinary efforts have fostered the growth of ProStart in the State of Maryland.
Awardees
2004 - Laurie Collins, Howard County Public Schools
2003 - Margy Edsall, Prince George's County Public Schools
2002 - Gerry Fernandez, MultiCultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance
2001 - Marquita Friday, Maryland State Department of Education
2000 - Pamela Heard, Baltimore City Public Schools
