2017 ROSE Award Honorees
Congratulations to our 2017 ROSE Awards winners and finalists!
The winners were announced at the ROSE Awards Ceremony & Reception, which was held on Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2017 at the Ford Community & Performing Arts Center. The awards were presented by our mistress of ceremonies Glenda Lewis, WXYZ and Larry Alexander, President & CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. Thank you to all who participated in the exciting 2017 ROSE Awards Program.
From left to right: John (JR) Johnson, Delta Air Lines (Transportation Category winner); Karen Andrusiak, Wayne County Airport Authority (Volunteers Category winner); Philip Abraira, MotorCity Casino Hotel (Behind the Scenes Category winner); Larry Alexander, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau; Connie Godre, The Henry Ford (Overall Service Champion); Brenda Austin, The Henry Ford (Attractions and Casinos Category winner); Syed (Tony) Ali, Volt inside Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center (Restaurants Category winner); and Erik Taylor, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center.
Winners By Category
Overall Service Champion
Connie Godre
The Henry Ford

Attractions & Casinos
Brenda Austin
The Henry Ford
Press Release
Attractions & Casinos Finalists Video

Behind the Scenes
Philip Abraira
MotorCity Casino Hotel
Press Release
Behind the Scenes Finalists Video

Hotels
Erik Taylor
Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center
Press Release
Hotels Finalists Video

Restaurants
Syed (Tony) Ali
Volt (Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center)
Press Release
Restaurants Finalists Video

Transportation
John (JR) Johnson
Delta Air Lines
Press Release
Transportation Finalists Video

Volunteers
Karen Andrusiak
Wayne County Airport Authority
Press Release
Volunteers Finalists Video