BCRFA Announces 2024 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame Inductees
The British Columbia Restaurant and Foodservices Association (BCRFA) is proud to announce the 2024 inductees into the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame presented by Uber.
These distinguished individuals and establishments have made significant contributions to the province’s dynamic culinary landscape, demonstrating excellence, innovation, and dedication to the hospitality industry.
The BC Restaurant Hall of Fame recognizes and honours individuals and organizations that have made a lasting impact on British Columbia’s restaurant and foodservice industry. This year’s more than 20 inductees are celebrated for their outstanding achievements, leadership, and commitment to elevating the province’s culinary scene and join the more than 100 inductees since the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame began in 2005..
2024 Inductees:
Active Restauranteur
- Jay Gildenhuys, Shelter Restaurant
- Karri Green-Schuerman, Chambar Restaurant
- Scott Ward, Browns Socialhouse
- Mark Filatow, Waterfront Wines
Leading Employee / Manager: BACK OF HOUSE
- Jeremy Luypen, Independent Consultant
Leading Employee / Manager: FRONT OF HOUSE
- Albert Chee, MOTT 32
- Pierre Rosso, Le Crocodile
Friend of the Industry Award
- Shelley McArthur, SMC Communications
Hospitality Service Excellence in Administration and/or Operations
- Dina Moffett, White Spot Hospitality
Industry Pioneer Award
- Al Cave and Mike Cordoba, Boston Pizza and Mr. Mike’s
- Joy and Sam Kongsilp, Sala Thai
Supplier
- Tony Stewart, Quails’ Gate Estate Winery
Local Champion
- Dan Carkner, Modest Butcher
- Neil Henderson and Alex Chen, Wild Blue
- Paul Simpson, Top Shelf Hospitality Group
Rising Star
- Amélie and Vincent Nguyễn, Anh & Chi, Me’s Marketplace, The Colour Yellow, Munchies to Michelin
Lifetime Achievement
- Vie’s Chicken and Steak
- Andrew George, Skilled Trades BC
- Richard Baker, Season in the Park
“Each of these inductees has made significant contributions to our industry, and it is an honour to recognize their achievements and dedication,” said Ian Tostenson, President and CEO of the BCRFA. “Their passion, innovation, and commitment to excellence exemplify the best of what our industry has to offer.”
The induction ceremony and celebration dinner will take place on October 21, 2024, at the Italian Culture Centre, Richmond. The event will bring together industry professionals, culinary enthusiasts and inductees to celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s recipients and their impact on the BC restaurant industry.
The 2024 BC Restaurant Hall of Fame sponsors include Uber, Sysco, The Keg, GFS.
For more information about the BC Restaurant Hall of Fame and the 2024 inductees and to purchase tickets, please visit bcrfahalloffame.com
