2009 Inductees

From left to right: George Frankel, Darren Gates, David Aisenstat, Geoffrey Howes, Jean Turcotte, Duncan Holmes, Primo Villanueva, Thomas Haas, Bruno Patassini, Sid Cross, Jamie Maw, Scott Jaeger

Photo: Tracey Kusiewicz — www.foodiephotography.com

Active Restaurateur

Exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry:

• David Aisenstat — The Keg, The Shore Club, Ki, Hy's Whistler — www.kegsteakhouse.com
• Geoffrey Howes — Salmon House / Aqua Riva / Horizons — www.salmonhouse.com / www.aquariva.com / www.horizonsrestaurant.com

Industry Award

Individual — retired, deceased or active — who is or has been a chef, server, manager, bartender and who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism working in the restaurant industry and recognized for making their restaurant a special experience for customers:

Back of the House

• Thomas Haas — Thomas Haas Chocolates — www.thomashaas.com
• Scott Jaeger — The Pear Tree Restaurant — www.peartreerestaurant.net

Front of the House

• Darren Gates — Joe Fortes & Gold Fish — www.joefortes.ca
• Jean Turcotte — The Cannery — www.canneryseafood.com

Friend of the Industry

An individual who has provided exceptional support to the restaurant industry — either a supplier, restaurant reporter, or politician who has consistently supported BC's restaurant industry:

• Sid Cross — Co-Founder The Chef's Table Society of BC; Western Living Magazine Contributing Editor — www.westernlivingmagazine.com
• Jamie Maw — Co-Founder The Chef's Table Society of BC; Vancouver Magazine — www.vanmag.com

Pioneer

Pioneers of the BC restaurant industry either retired or deceased:

• George Frankel
• Bruno Patassini — Westin Bayshore Vancouver, Catering Manager — www.westinbayshore.com
• Primo Villanueva — Primo's Mexican Grill, Founder

Lifetime Achievement

Special recognition award to individuals who made a significant contribution to the hospitality industry in British Columbia.

• Duncan Holmes — Freelance Journalist — www.duncholmes.com