2023 ROSE AWARDS AUGUST 31

2017 ROSE Award Honorees

Congratulations to our ROSE Award 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.

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Winners By Category

Overall Service Champion

Connie Godre
The Henry Ford
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