Celebrating 40 years of hospitality and tourism at Niagara University, October 23, 2008.
• Food Industry Leadership Award: John Doherty, Executive Chef of The Waldorf=Astoria
• Travel Industry Leadership Award: Thomas Shepard, Chief Executive Officer of The Festival Network
• Lifetime Hotelier Leadership Award: John M. Scott, President and CEO of Rosewood Hotels and Resorts
• Wine Industry Leadership Award: Jan Shrem, Founder and Proprietor of Clos Pegase Winery