Meet Our Distinguished Alumni
Every year, SHA nominates individuals from our outstanding alumni population to receive the Alumni of the Year and newly created Young Alumni of the Year award. These individuals are leaders in the hospitality industry. They’ve helped our school create mentors, internships, and career opportunities for current students. They’ve also been vital in helping the school adapt to the latest industry trends.
Alumni of the Year
| 2019 | Alison Birdwell, SHA’88 |
| 2018 | Dana Waud Floberg, SHA’07 |
| 2017 | Robert Vail, SHA’85 |
| 2016 | Adolfo Fastlicht, SHA’89 |
| 2015 | Javier Rosenberg, SHA’94 |
| 2014 | Rosamond Cosentino, SHA’97 |
| 2011 | George Poll, SHA’86 |
| 2004 | Rocco DiSpirito, SHA’90 |
| 2004 | Jeffrey Selden, SHA’91 |
| 2003 | James Apteker, SHA’88 |
Young Alumni of the Year
| 2019 | Alec Dalton, SHA’15 |
| 2018 | Phoenix Anna Porcelli, SHA’11 |
| 2017 | Shivika Kothari, SHA’15 |
| 2016 | Amanda (Wolfe) Guile, SHA’00 |
| 2016 | Rene Leung, SHA’03 |
| 2016 | Leslie Lone, SHA’06 |
| 2016 | Jonathan Jaeger, SHA’08 |
| 2015 | Punit Shah, SHA’02 |
| 2015 | Carla Shah, SHA’05 |
| 2014 | Evan Sopher, SHA’09 |