Awards Dinner
Honoring the Best, Inspiring the Future!
Monday, November 17, 2025
Samoset Resort
Join Us for HospitalityMaine’s Annual Awards Night!
Celebrate excellence in Maine’s hospitality industry at HospitalityMaine's Annual Awards Night, held at the stunning Samoset Resort! This prestigious event honors the champions and award winners who have set new standards of service, innovation, and dedication.
Join us as we raise a toast to the best in Maine hospitality and celebrate the achievements that drive our industry forward. Whether you’re a hospitality professional or a supporter of Maine’s vibrant industry, this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Here’s the timeline of events:
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM: Reception
6:45 PM - 8:45 PM: Awards Dinner
8:45 PM - 10:00 PM: La Bella Vita will be open
Why Should You Attend?
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- Recognize Excellence: Applaud the outstanding individuals and organizations that make Maine a top destination for hospitality.
- Connect & Network: Engage with industry leaders, innovators, and peers in an evening of celebration and inspiration.
- Spectacular Venue: Experience the charm and elegance of the Samoset Resort, offering breathtaking coastal views and the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable night.
Be part of the celebration and experience the spirit of hospitality like never before!
Restaurateur of the Year - Tina DelSanto, Delvino's, Belfast
Innkeeper of the Year - Stuart and Marianne Smith, Bay View Collection, Camden / Rockport
Chef of the Year - Heidi Parent, Capital Area Technical Center, Augusta
Employee of the Year - Kady Robbins, Saltwater Grille, South Portland
Lifetime Achievement Award - Roger Daigle, Daigle Commercial Group, Maine
Lifetime Achievement Award - Danny and Carla Lafayette, Lafayette Hotels, Maine
Restaurateur of the Year - Michael Boland, Havana's, Bar Harbor
Innkeeper of the Year - George Trinovitch and Matt Powell, Pentagoet Inn & Pub, Castine
Chef of the Year - Jesse Souza, Front and Main, Waterville
Employee of the Year - Don Golini, The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport
Lifetime Achievement Award - Chip Gray, Harraseeket Inn, Freeport
Lifetime Achievement Award - Cyndi Robbins, Poland Spring Resort, Poland
Innkeeper of the Year - Lauren and Greg Soutiea, Craignair Inn, Spruce Head
Chef of the Year - Andrew Chadwick, Sea Glass @ Inn by the Sea, Cape Elizabeth
Employee of the Year - Shannon Brown, Red's Eats, Wiscasset
Hospitality Hero - Scott Russell, Sugarloaf, Carrabassett Valley
Lifetime Achievement Award - Bob Smith, Sebasco Harbor Resort, Phippsburg
Lifetime Achievement Award - Jack Crawford, Ground Round, Maine
Innkeeper of the Year - Garry Dominguez, York Harbor Inn, York Harbor
Chef of the Year - Daron Goldstein, Provender Kitchen & Bar, Ellsworth
Employee of the Year - Amber Hart, The Lodge at Moosehead Lake, Greenville
Hospitality Hero - Tina Hewett-Gordon, The Nonantum Resort, Kennebunkport
Sustainability Award - Migis Lodge, Jed Porta, South Casco
Lifetime Achievement Award - Mimi Saxton, Dolphin Marina & Restaurant, Harpswell