The Whirl: 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards Ceremony

2020 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY AWARDS CEREMONY

photography by Eamon Queeney

The 2020 Stars of the Industry Awards took place at the Raleigh Marriott in Center City on February 3. The annual gala recognizes exemplary performance and service in the hospitality industry across the state.

Lynn Minges, Steven Goff (Chef of the Year), Steve Thanhauser

Lynn Minges, Sam Saleh (Lifetime Achievement Award), Steve Thanhauser

Lynn Minges, Maurice Jennings and daughter (Lifetime Achievement Award), Steve Thanhauser

Lynn Minges, Jim Beley (Griff and June Glover Award for Distinguished Service), Steve Thanhauser

Lynn Minges, Jamie Turner (Pastry Chef of the Year), Steve Thanhauser

Lynn Minges, Debbie Word (Distillery of the Year), Johnny Burritt (Mixologist of the Year), Steve Thanhauser

Van Eure (center) mingles with other guests

Max Trujillo, Matt Weiss

Bob Dedman (right)