Nominees

Congratulations to the following 2019 WAVE Award nominees! The winners will be honored at the Wave Awards Celebration on November 21st.

2019 WAVE Award Nominees

Attractions & Events

• Erica Crebb, 20 Monroe Live
• Michael Lomonaco, John Ball Zoo
• John Dingledine, Grand Rapids Beer Trolley

Lodging 150 Rooms or More

• Pierce Cesaretti, Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
• Lindsay Jarvis, Hyatt Place Grand Rapids Downtown
• Connie Pendleton, Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Michael O'Connor, Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Paul Seitz, Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Clarissa Lange, Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Margaret Cleary, JW Marriott Grand Rapids
• Jessica Porter, JW Marriott Grand Rapids
• Simeon Bishop, JW Marriott Grand Rapids
• Cody Wooters, JW Marriott Grand Rapids
• Sheila Chalmers, Amway Grand Plaza

Lodging 150 Rooms or Less

• Peggy Clocklin, Holiday Inn Express Grand Rapids North
• Louise Savage, Residence Inn Grand Rapids West
• Megan Clark, Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
• Debbie Bagby, Hilton Garden Inn Grand Rapids East
• Roger Beedon, REsidence Inn Grand Rapids Airport
• Justin Bombul, Homewood Suites by Hilton Grand Rapids Downtown
• Alicia Rivera, Springhill Suites Grand Rapids West
• Noah Rendono, Country Inn & Suites Grand Rapids East
• Chelsea Hudson, AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown
• Drey Resler, AC Hotel Grand Rapids Downtown

Restaurants and Breweries

• April Lambertson, Cedar Springs Brewing Co.
• Corey Bush, Kitchen 67
• Chelsea Billborough, Big E's Sports Grill at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Kellie Williams, Whitewater Lounge at Embassy Suites Grand Rapids
• Ambrosia Heintz, The Kitchen by Wolfgang Puck
• Sue Anderson, The Bistro at Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
• Autumn Burnett, Cedar Springs Brewing Co.
• Timothy Lopez, Meritage Hospitality Group
• Todd Heleski, Grand Rapids Brewing Co.
• Katelund Gilde, New Holland Brewing Co- The Knickerbocker
• Ben VanderWaal, Aperitivo

Retail and Service

• Sallie Smith, The Welcome Center at GRAM
• Mary Hayes, Wax Poetic Candle Bar
• Kyle Warren, Rowster Coffee
• Madison Martinez, Grand Rapids Downtown Market
• Gayle Mutchler, Southwest Airlines

Volunteer in Hospitality

• Wes & Deb Scholten, Grand Rapids International Wine, Beer & Food Festival
• Landon Bartley, City of Grand Rapids