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ROSE AWARDS RECOGNITION OF
SERVICE EXCELLENCE

Visit Boise has always believed in recognizing exceptional service. That’s why we participate in the Recognition of Service Excellence (“ROSE”) Award Celebration.

The ROSE Awards honor exceptional employees in the tourism and hospitality industry who enhance the visitor experience. The awards cover several categories and are presented to employees who provide exemplary service.

Awards ceremony

The ROSE Awards is an opportunity for us to celebrate the people in our hospitality industry who go above and beyond to create memorable experiences for our visitors and guests.

April 5th, 2023 | 6-9pm | Morrison Center

Individual ticket sales for this year’s ROSE Awards are now closed.

Congratulations to the 2023 ROSE Award Winners!

Accommodations: Eleanor Block, Braintree Hospitality – Hilton Garden Inn Boise Spectrum

Attractions: Samantha Maxey, Snake River Wine Tours

Bar/Tasting: Ryan Hutchinson, Potter Wines

Behind the Scenes: Rudy Oliver, West Boise YMCA

Dining/Caterers: Anthony Hansen Mairs, The James Boise

Retail: Norma Jean Weimer, BSU’s C-Store (Chartwells)

Transportation: Lika Knight, Treasure Valley Family YMCA

Volunteer: John Holsman, Idaho State Museum

Manager of the Year: Kevin Blakeslee, Meriwether Cider

Community Impact: Pam Draper, Idaho Youth Soccer Association

Spirit of Hospitality: Dan Prinzing, Wassmuth Center for Human Rights

Important information

Who is eligible?

Non-managerial employees (with exception of Manager of the Year and Spirit of Hospitality nominations) in the hotel, restaurant, bar, retail, transportation, attractions, event/meeting planning, tourism or hospitality-related fields, including the public sector are eligible to be nominated for a ROSE Award. There will be a Manager of the Year and an overall Spirit of Hospitality Award that managers or owners may be eligible for. Employees should have direct contact with, or provide support to, visitors and customers, and distinguish themselves by promoting Boise and surrounding areas through exemplary service and customer satisfaction.

Award recipients

A Nomination Committee comprised of hospitality and business professionals will confidentially review all nominations and select up to three (3) finalists in each of the nine (9) main award categories which include:

– Accommodations/ Lodging
– Dining/ Caterers
– Bar/ Tasting Room
– Behind the Scenes
– Retail
– Volunteer
– Attractions
– Transportation
– Manager of the Year

In addition to the nine main awards, there will be one overall Spirit of Hospitality ROSE Award recipient.

Judging and voting will take place in March 2023. The finalists in each category will all be honored along with announcing the overall winners in each category at the ROSE Awards on April 5, 2023 at Morrison Center.

Congratulations to past winners: 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021

Prizes

Manager of the Year and Spirit of Hospitality champion and finalist winners

– 2 tickets to attend the ROSE Award Celebration
– A beautiful custom trophy
– One dozen red roses
– Press release inclusion in local media
– Recognition as the Manager of the Year, Spirit of Hospitality Winner, Community Impact Winner, or award finalist
– Name recognition on wall plaque at the Visit Boise office