• Phone: 402-493-4739
  • jwarren@dineoutoften.com

A PASSION FOR EXCELLENCE

Execute consistantly beyond expectations

A DRIVE FOR HOSPITALITY

Serve graciously the needs of others

GENEROSITY OF SPIRIT

Contribute impactfully toward community success

COMMITMENT TO DUTY

Dedicated to integrity, determined to persist, motivated by responsibility

TRUSTWORTHY WISDOM

Lead humbly so everyone can grow

Our Selection Categories

Process

Restaurant Owner/Manager or Caterer

The candidate is or was in charge of operating, or playing a significant role in the success of a commercial establishment, profit or non-profit.

Purveyors

Truth in product promotion and ethical business practices are primary standards with a commitment to the needs of the hospitality industry.

Chefs & Culinarians

Professionals that have charge, or play a major role in the success of a kitchen, production, or development of food products.

Friend of the Industry

This category will honor those who are being considered a friend to the Industry and who have made significant contributions to the community of Omaha

Educator/Food Service Director

An inductee of this category shall have specific work experience as an instructor, facilitator, or writer. As director must have directed group feeding as primary position.

Our Story - Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

Induction Ceremony | October 20th, 2024 | 5:00 pm

Reservations for this Event are Required

  • Annual Event Location

    The Pegler Center - The Institute for the Culinary Arts at MCC 5300 N 30th St, Omaha, NE 68111

  • Phone for Info

    Cell: 402.493.4739

  • For Reservations

    Please send list of your table guests to jwarren@dineoutoften.com after completing your online reservations

Introducing the 2024 Nominees for Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

2024 Nominations to the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

SELECTION CATEGORY: Chef/Caterer
John Benker
More Info To Come
SELECTION CATEGORY: Friend of the Industry
John Heaston
More Info To Come
SELECTION CATEGORY:
Mitch & Carole Tempus
More Info To Come
SELECTION CATEGORY:
Mark Tussey
Owner | Tussey's Casual Grill
SELECTION CATEGORY:
Erin Vik
More Info To Come
SELECTION CATEGORY:
John Wade
More Info To Come

Welcoming the 2023 Inductees to the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

2023 Inductees to the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

SELECTION CATEGORY: Purveyor
David Friedland United Distillers Products Company-RNDC
SELECTION CATEGORY: Purveyor
Ted Friedland United Distillers Products Company-RNDC
SELECTION CATEGORY: Friend of the Industry
Carman Johnson Omaha City Clerk
SELECTION CATEGORY: Restaurateur - Owner
Dario Schicke Owner | Dario's Brasserie and Avoli Osteria
SELECTION CATEGORY: Restaurateur-Owner
Bill "Laki" Sgourakis The Greek Islands
SELECTION CATEGORY: Restaurateur-Owner
George Sgourakis The Greek Islands
SELECTION CATEGORY: Purveyor
Bruce Simon Omaha Steaks
SELECTION CATEGORY: Purveyor
Todd Simon Omaha Steaks
SELECTION CATEGORY: Food Service - Educator
Joellen Zuk Sodexho | Institute for the Culinary Arts

2023 Inductees to the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame

2023 Inductees to the Omaha Hopsitality Hall of Fame

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Do you Want to Nominate Someone?

Submission is Easy

Simply review the criteria for nomination of a candidate and email the submission form to the selection committee.

  • Download the Nomination From

    Review the criteria on the nomination form, fill out the form and email to jwarren@dineoutoften.com.

  • Nomination Committe Review

    Those persons submitted for nomination to the Omaha Hospitality Hall of Fame will be reviewed for consideration by the selection committee and submitted to the Board of Directors for final approval.

  • Nominee Acceptance

    After final approval for entrance into the Hall, the nominee will be contacted in the Spring to accept the nomination to the current year's induction.

For More Information

Our Generous Supporters

Each year this event is supported by many in the hospitality community. We would like to recognize those have donated to the Hall of Fame Dinner Event held on October 15th, 2023.

Chesterman Coca-Cola
Chieftain Distribution
DiTendenza
Food Styling & Photography
Fortune Fish Gourmet
Greek Islands
H. Olafsson International
Specialty Foods
Johnson Brothers of Nebraska
La Casa Pizzaria
Loffredo Fresh foods Company
Omaha Steaks
Premier Midwest Beverage Co
Performance Food Group
Quality Brands of Omaha
Republic National
Distributing Company
Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits
Spin Linen
Sysco Lincoln, Inc.
Timber Wood Fire Bistro
US Foods