2024 ROSE Award Honorees

Congratulations to our 2024 ROSE Awards winners and finalists!

The 28th ROSE Awards was a celebration of excellence, honoring the dedicated professionals who elevate metro Detroit’s hospitality and travel industries. On August 21, 2024, at MotorCity Casino Hotel – Sound Board, the best of the best were recognized in a night filled with inspiration and entertainment. With WDIV’s Priya Mann 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 134 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.

Check out these videos: Nominee Montage | ROSE Awards Judges

FROM LEFT: Michelle Kelley, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (Hotels category winner); Cheryl Cusumano-Gadson, 200 West - Detroit Marriott Troy (Restaurants category winner); Brittany Grams, The Henry Ford (Attractions and Casinos category winner); Claude Molinari, President & CEO, Visit Detroit; Connie Solimanto, Delta Air Lines (Transportation category winner); Kendrick Ashford, St. Andrew's Hall, The Shelter & The Society Room (Behind the Scenes category winner); Sandra Stevenson, The Parade Company (Volunteers category winner: and Valerie Myaard-Martin, The Henry, Autograph Collection (Overall Service Champion).

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