The Elliot Mentor Award was developed to recognize those individuals who have given "A lifetime of timeless contribution, leadership, and inspiration to the hospitality industry."
It has been a privilege to present the Elliot Mentor Award to the following individuals:
2008
2007
2006
Jon Luther
CEO & Chairman
Dunkin' Brands, Inc.
Julia Stewart
Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer
IHOP Corporation
Philip J. Hickey, Jr.
Chairman & Chief Executive
RARE Hospitality International, Inc.
2005
2004
2003
Norman Brinker
Founder and Chairman Emeritus
Brinker International Inc.
Richard B. Berman
President
Berman and Company
Rick Federico
Chairman & CEO PF Chang’s China Bistro
2002
2001
2000
Joe Lee Chairman & CEO Darden Restaurants Inc
Dick R. Holbrook President & COO AFC Enterprises Inc.
Chris Sullivan
Chairman & CEO Outback Steakhouses Inc.
1999
1998
1997
Don I. Smith
Westin Distinguished Prof.
Washington State University
Wally Doolin
President & CEO
Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
Charles Bernstein
Editor-At-Large
Chain Leader Magazine
