Commitment to People Award

The CHART Commitment to People Award was created in 1993 to recognize leaders in the hospitality industry who demonstrated a continuous dedication to people. The award is presented annually to a member's CEO/President in recognition of their outstanding commitment to the development of people in their organizations.

Any CEO/President that actively and consistently establishes a culture that demonstrates a belief in the value of people is eligible. Nominees must be in a top level position in a hospitality company to be considered for this award. Any employee in the nominee's company may submit the nomination.

Selection criteria is based on the following four categories:

• Effective communication of the culture: Newsletters, articles, letters, etc. that address the organization's attitude toward its employees at all levels.
• Programs that demonstrate the commitment to people: Specific programs developed and implemented that proactively enhance the value of the organization's employees.
• Efforts to be involved in the development of people: A demonstrated active involvement in the personal growth and development of the organization's employees.
• Ability to break down barriers to create opportunities: Establishes means (both traditional and non-traditional) of allowing others to succeed...and the programs to recognize their successes.

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Past recipients of this prestigious award

• 2011 - Dave Scrivano, President, Little Caesars Pizza
• 2010 - Mark Running, President, Roy's Restaurants
• 2009 - David Overton, Founder, Chairman & CEO, The Cheesecake Factory
• 2008 - Skip Fox, President, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar
• 2007 - Cameron Mitchell, President and Founder, Cameron Mitchell Restaurants
• 2006 - Colin Reed, Chairman of the Board, President and CEO, Gaylord Entertainment
• 2005 - Julia Stewart, President, CEO and COO, IHOP Corp.
• 2004 - Rick Rosenfeld, Co-Founder, California Pizza Kitchen
  2004 - Larry Flax, Co-Founder, California Pizza Kitchen
• 2003 - Harry Bond, President, Monical's Pizza Corp.
• 2002 - Kerry Kramp, President, Buffets, Inc.
• 2001 - Robert Dedman, Founder and Chairman of the Board, Club Corp. Inc.
  2001 - Robert Dedman Jr., President & CEO, Club Corp. Inc.
• 2000 - William Walton, Holiday Inn
• 1999 - Molly Hancock, Chief Operating Officer, Consolidated Restaurants, Inc.
• 1998 - David C. Novak, President and Vice Chairman, Tricon Global Restaurants
• 1997 - Wally Doolin, President and Chief Executive, Carlson Restaurants Worldwide
• 1996 - Bob Jameson, President and General Manager, The Worthington Hotel
• 1995 - Simon Cooper, President and CEO, Delta Hotel and Resorts
• 1994 - Joe Byrum, President, Morrison's Hospitality
• 1993 - Donald N. Smith, Chairman, President, and CEO, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation