2025 ROSE Award Honorees

Congratulations to our 2025 ROSE Awards winners and finalists!

The 29th ROSE Awards was a celebration of excellence, honoring the dedicated professionals who elevate metro Detroit’s
hospitality and travel industries. On August 21, 2025, at MotorCity Casino Hotel – Sound Board, the best of the best
were recognized in a night filled with inspiration and entertainment. With WXYZ’s Carolyn Clifford as our esteemed
mistress of ceremonies and Visit Detroit’s President & CEO Claude Molinari presenting the awards, the event
highlighted the exceptional service and commitment that make Detroit a premier destination on the global stage.

Among the 148 outstanding nominees, this year’s honorees represent the pinnacle of dedication and professionalism,
setting a standard that keeps visitors returning to our vibrant region. From exceptional customer service to
behind-the-scenes efforts that create memorable experiences, the honorees exemplify the dedication and professionalism
that keep visitors returning to our vibrant region. We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who played a role in
making this year’s ROSE Awards an unforgettable celebration of our community’s hard work and passion.

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FROM LEFT: Jalen Wimberly, Red Coat Passenger Service Assistant, Delta Air Lines
(Transportation category winner); Will Green, Front Desk Agent, Shinola (Hotels category winner); Aaron Parrott, Tour
Guide, Motown Museum (Overall Service Champion); Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit; Maryetter Lindsey,
Volunteer/Landscaping, Detroit Hives (Volunteer category winner); Darren Hawkins, Operations, St. Andrew’s Hall, The
Shelter & The Society Room (Attractions and Casinos category winner); Eddie Mallari, Laundry Attendant, Detroit
Marriott Troy (Behind the Scenes category winner); Greg Wright, Bartender, Detroit Marriott Southfield (Restaurants
category winner)

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