Nominations are Closed
You can submit nominations for the Hall of Fame through the online form.
The deadline is March 31st.
For additional information, contact Alishia Piotrowski.
The Hall of Fame celebrates those who embody the qualities that make the Dedman College of Hospitality at Florida State University an unparalleled place to learn. Inductees are individuals who have excelled in their careers and have made significant contributions to the Dedman College of Hospitality mission.
The Hall of Fame will be presented at the annual Honors & Awards Dinner that will take place this October.
The criteria for selection:
- Exceptional career background
- Significant professional recognition (industry/association awards)
- Community involvement and recognition
- Support of the Dedman College of Hospitality and Florida State University
2023 Hall of Fame
Rick Brawner
Entrepreneur
Rick graduated from the Dedman College of Hospitality with a bachelor of science in hospitality administration. Upon leaving FSU, Rick worked for Marriott in Texas and got his start in the hospitality industry. Through hard work and the relationships he made during his time at Dedman, Rick quickly went on to co-found and build multiple successful companies and has been a “professional entrepreneur” ever since.
Both Rick and his wife Ann are generous supporters of many charities, especially those that focus on supporting animal care and educational opportunities for kids and young adults from different backgrounds and economic means.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Position | Company |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Nancy and Robert H. Dedman, Sr. | Founder | ClubCorp |
| 2021 | Tony Leung ('68) | Owner/Entrepreneur | Subway Franchise |
| 2020 | Joe Collier ('84) | President | Mainsail Lodging and Development |
| 2019 | Clint Day ('82) | Chief Operating Officer | Restoration Place |
| 2018 | Brian Ford ('89) | CEO | Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
| 2017 | Janine Budzius ('86) | General Manager & CEO | Philadelphia Country Club |
| 2016 | Dale Haney ('78) | President | Gate Hospitality Group |
| 2015 | Ted Mosley (’69) | President & CEO | Quorum Hotels & Resorts |
| 2014 | Ed Crovo (’69) | Chief Operating Officer | HV Global Group, Inc. |
| 2013 | Ty Helms ('79) | Senior VP of Global Sales | Hyatt Hotel Corporation |
| 2012 | Carol Dover ('78) | President & CEO | Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association |
| 2011 | John Culver ('82) | President | Starbucks Coffee |
| 2010 | Joseph Douglas ('83) | Co-Founder Managing Member |
Captiva Restaurant Group Carlsen Douglas Development |
| 2009 | David Gilbert ('78) | Chief Operating Officer | National Restaurant Association |
| 2008 | Anne Hamilton ('78) | VP of Resort Sales & Services | Walt Disney World Resort |
| 2007 | Chuck Floyd ('81) | COO of North American Operations | Global Hyatt |
| 2006 | Cyd Bougae (’75) | SVP of Professional Development | CMAA |
| 2005 | Bill Wagner (’67) | General Manager & COO | Shadow Wood Country Club |
| 2004 | Jeff O’Hara (’88) | President | AlliedPRA New Orleans |
| 2003 | Jeff Bell (’83) | Executive Vice President | Hillstone Restaurant Company |
| 2002 | Peter Hubschmitt ('67) | Regional Manager | Marriott |
| 2001 | Chris Borders (’75) | General Manager & COO | Atlanta Athletic Club |
| 2000 | Ashby Gordon Stiff, Jr. (’57) | Professor Emeritus in Hospitality | Florida State University |
| 1999 | Gabriel Brady ('61) | VP of Sales & Marketing | Gate Gourmet |
| 1998 | Martha Ann Hall-Ambrosio ('57) | Partner & Vice President | Controlled Cuisine |
| 1997 | Ken Creely (’66) | President & CEO | Golf Management Solutions |
| 1996 | James R. Steiner, Jr. (’75) | Partner | Abbott Realty |
| 1995 | Jim Riscigno (’66) | Executive Vice President | ClubCorp |
| 1994 | Ed Staros (’72) | Founder & Executive Vice President | Ritz-Carlton Hotels |