2019 ROSE Award Honorees

Congratulations to our 2019 ROSE Awards winners and finalists!

The 25th anniversary of the ROSE Awards was a night to remember and we are grateful to have so many amazing ambassadors representing our region. Metro Detroit continues to thrive because of our hard working industry partners who are creating positive experiences causing visitors to come back again and again.

The winners were announced at the ROSE Awards Ceremony & Reception, which was held on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 at Sound Board at MotorCity Casino Hotel. The awards were presented by our mistress of ceremonies Glenda Lewis, WXYZ and Larry Alexander, President & CEO of the Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. Attendees a wealth of entertainment including a music video to recognize this year’s nominees. Thank you to all who participated in the exciting 25th anniversary celebration of the ROSE Awards.

Check out the music video recognizing this year’s nominees.

FROM LEFT: Rebecca Sloan, The Fillmore Detroit (Overall Service Champion); Jim O'Keefe, Wayne County Airport Authority (Volunteers category winner); Tammy Lapins, The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit (Hotels category winner); Ashley Smith, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History (Attractions and Casinos category winner); Larry Alexander, President & CEO, Detroit Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau; Claudete Rotary, Hyatt Place - Detroit Utica (Behind the Scenes category winner); Abdulwahab Nagi, Delta Air Lines (Transportation category winner); and Brandon Page, Apparatus Room at the Detroit Foundation Hotel (Restaurants category winner).

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Winners By Category

Overall Service Champion

Rebecca Sloan
The Fillmore Detroit
Nomination reason: The work and energy Rebecca Sloan brings to her job far exceeds her job title. She is nearly the youngest member of the office, yet she is the mother of the team, making sure everyone’s day is going smoothly, and if it isn’t she looks for ways to boost their spirits and make them smile. She has become involved in her venue’s community service program, including leading events from start to finish. When this person was diagnosed with breast cancer, she still put her coworkers and venue first, making sure everyone else was okay and putting processes in place to be sure her leave would be seamless. Her passion for life is an inspiration for us all. From her ability to care and ensure the highest level of guest services to patrons, to her genuine care to assist within the community and her humbling attitude for people not to worry about her. According to her boss, these are several of the great things that make her and ideal candidate for a ROSE Award.
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  • Attractions & Casinos

    Ashley Smith
    Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
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  • Behind the Scenes

    Claudete Rotary
    Hyatt Place - Detroit Utica
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  • Hotels

    Tammy Lapins
    The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
    Press Release

  • Restaurants

    Brandon Page
    Apparatus Room
    Press Release

  • Transportation

    Abdulwahab Nagi
    Delta Air Lines
    Press Release

  • Volunteers

    Jim O'Keefe
    Wayne County Airport Authority
    Press Release