2013 Hall of Fame Inductees

Active Restaurateur

Celebrating exceptional restaurateurs currently active in the BC restaurant industry:

• Paul Smolen — Owner, Hart House Restaurant
• Sean Heather — Owner, Heather Hospitality Group
• Jeff Donnelly — Founder & President, Donnelly Group

Industry Award

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

Back of House

• Ernst Dorfler — Owner, Five Sails Restaurant
• Julian Bond — Executive Chef, COO & Vice-President, Pacific Institute of Culinary Arts

Front of House

• Jay Jones — Brand Ambassador & Executive Bartender, Donnelly Group

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:

• Joy Metcalfe — Journalist/Society Columnist, Joy’s Journal
• Christine Coletta — Owner, Okanagan Crush Pad
• Caren McSherry — Owner, The Gourmet Warehouse

Coffee and Beverage

An individual – retired, deceased or active – who is or has been a leader in the coffee and beverage category and who has demonstrated exceptional professionalism working in the industry.

• John Neate Jr. — Founder, JJ Bean Coffee Roasters

Pioneer

Pioneers of the BC restaurant industry, either retired or deceased:

• Wally Shaw — Founder, BC Chef’s Association