A terrific night of celebrating the past, present, and future of FDU!
Thank you to all of our alumni and friends who attended the Second Annual Fairleigh Dickinson University Hospitality and Tourism Alumni Reception Launching the Future...Remembering the Past.
Congratulations to this year's nominees!
Hotelier of the Year: Kip Vreeland, Senior Vice President, Full-Service Franchising, Marriott International
Entrepreneur of the Year: Jerry Rotunno, Owner, The Committed Pig Hospitality Group
The Dr. Richard Wisch Educator of the Year: Michelle Mitterer, Adjunct Professor, International School of Hospitality, Sports, and Tourism Management
FDU Hospitality Lifetime Achievement Award: Rosemary Trinkle Baran, Manager of Organizational Development, New York Presbyterian Hospital
The Joseph Cozza Food and Beverage and Events Industry Icon Award: Andrew Stress, Assistant General Manager, Country Club of York
Young Professional of the Year: Diana Poblete, Events Coordinator at Passaic County Parks and Recreation Department.
Hospitality Industry Mentor of the Year: Nicole Di Maio Kennedy, VP of Revenue Management, Benchmark Hospitality