2026 Award Recipients
Signature Awards
Okanagan’s Finest: Bartending Excellence (Blended Vote)
Honouring the bartender who exemplifies skill, speed, guest connection, and a true love of the craft.
Gold: Logan Jacobs (Ask Pablo)
Silver: Nicole Malko (Cantina Del Centro)
Bronze: Chelsey Cooper & Zackary Olson (Train Station Pub)
Okanagan's Finest: Culinary Excellence (Blended Vote)
Celebrating a chef who leads their kitchen with creativity, precision, and outstanding leadership.
Gold: Hayden Duval (Carnist & Brutal Condiments)
Silver: Patrick Gayler (Mission Hill Family Estate Winery)
Bronze: Jordan Bell (BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery)
Okanagan's Finest: Pastry Excellence (Blended Vote)
For the pastry chef who's sweet creations showcase refined technique, innovation, and artistic flair.
Gold: Noel Dizon (BLOCK ONE Restaurant at 50th Parallel Estate Winery)
Silver: Emma Bevan (HUMO & Ask Pablo)
Bronze: Dominique Chambers (CedarCreek Estate Winery)
Okanagan's Finest: Guest Experience Champion (Blended Vote)
Honouring a hospitality professional who consistently goes above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences.
Gold: Danelle Moss (Modest Butcher)
Silver: Cadence Cameron (Cactus Club Cafe)
Bronze: Hailey Janes (Speed Dating Kelowna)
Other Awards
Hospitality Leadership (Public Vote)
Recognizing a hospitality manager or leader who empowers their team and keeps operations running with heart.
Gold: Danelle Moss (Modest Butcher)
Silver: Rob Bradford (Central Kitchen + Bar)
Bronze: Nicole Eastman (Upside Cider)
Creative Cocktailist (Public Vote)
For the bartender known for inventive, well-balanced, and unforgettable signature drinks.
Gold: Spencer Gustar (Chilango Modern Mexican)
Silver: Aric Pihrag (Bernie's Supper Club & Cinema)
Bronze: Gracie Huber (Modest Butcher)
Charismatic Server (Public Vote)
For a server who's energy, warmth, and charm consistently elevate the dining experience.
Gold: Julie Mazzei (Modest Butcher)
Silver: Spencer MacDonald (Modest Butcher)
Bronze: Malusi Mabaleka (Ask Pablo)
Most Engaging Wine Tour Guide (Public Vote)
Recognizing the wine professional, who is passion, knowledge and energy create an unforgettable guest experience.
Gold: Kade Holodniuk (Summit Private Transport)
Silver: Nate Siebert (Vivid Tours)
Bronze: Doug Cheney (CedarCreek Estate Winery)
Back-of-House MVP (Public Vote)
For a behind-the-scenes hospitality professional who's essential contributions keep things running smoothly and make the guest experience possible.
Gold: Zach Williams (Modest Butcher)
Silver: Ian Phillimore (Central Kitchen + Bar)
Bronze: Noah Herd (Cantina del Centro)
Front-of-House MVP (Public Vote)
For the hospitality pro who's presence, professionalism, and guest connection make them an unforgettable standout.
Gold: Ishwin Sandhu (Central Kitchen + Bar)
Silver: Grant Campbell (OVG)
Bronze: Sierra Young (Cactus Club Cafe)
Unforgettable Moment Maker (Public Vote)
Recognizing the individual who turns everyday moments and milestones into unforgettable memories.
Gold: Spencer MacDonald (Modest Butcher)
Silver: Karli Caron (CedarCreek Estate Winery)
Bronze: Danilo Artibani (Roma Nord Bistro)
Wine Experience Ambassador (Public Vote)
Recognizing the wine professional whose knowledge, hospitality, and genuine passion create memorable tasting experiences for every guest.
Gold: Kevin Truong (Roma Nord Bistro)
Silver: Brooke Lewis (CedarCreek Estate Winery)
Bronze: Robbie Hundertmark (Mission Hill Family Estate Winery)
Rising Star in Hospitality (Public Vote)
For someone new(ish) to the industry who is already making a lasting impression through dedication and talent.
Gold: Kaelen Berg (Kelly O'Bryan's Kelowna)
Silver: Eric Gagni (Convair Cafe)
Bronze: Liam Moffat (Derrick's Steakhouse)