Hospitality & Guest Experience
The Wild Rose Award
Honouring exceptional hospitality and guest experience - the warmth, care, and craft that define a great Alberta dining room.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
The Legacy Honours
Ten Legacy Honours
Ten Legacy Honours bestowed upon the hospitality leaders whose vision, perseverance, and craft have built the foundation of Alberta's dining culture. The inaugural class will be inducted in February 2027, with the Class of 2027 unveiled at the NEXT Foodservice + Hospitality Expo on September 13 & 14 at the BMO Centre, Calgary.
Trailblazer
The Prairie Pioneer Award
Celebrating a trailblazer who shaped Alberta's culinary landscape - a founder whose vision opened new ground for the industry.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Local & Sustainable
The Harvest Table Award
Recognising commitment to local, Alberta-grown ingredients - and the producers, farmers, and ranchers behind them.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Renewal & Warmth
The Chinook Award
For a hospitality or individual who brings warmth and renewal to the industry - lifting peers, mentoring talent, and energising the craft.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Overall Achievement
The Rocky Mountain Excellence Award
Recognising outstanding overall achievement - sustained excellence across cuisine, service, leadership, and impact.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Innovation
The Northern Lights Award
For bold innovation and creative vision - the operators reimagining what Alberta hospitality can be.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Rising Star
The Foothills Award
Honouring an emerging talent whose early work signals the next generation of Alberta hospitality leadership.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Team & Culture
The Aspen Grove Award
Recognising exceptional workplace culture, staff development, and the teams behind every great room.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Culinary Heritage
The Heritage Award
For the stewardship of Alberta's culinary traditions - preserving the recipes, rooms, and craft that define our history.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Lifetime Achievement
The Summit Award
The pinnacle honour, bestowed upon a lifetime achievement inductee whose contribution to Alberta hospitality stands above all.
2027 Honouree - Inducted at the Ceremony
Key Dates
From Reveal to Ceremony
September 13 & 14, 2026
Class of 2027 Unveiled
The inaugural class of honourees will be unveiled at the NEXT Foodservice + Hospitality Expo at the BMO Centre, Calgary. Discover the restaurateurs being inducted into the Alberta Hospitality Hall of Fame in 2027.
February 2027
Induction Ceremony
The Class of 2027 - ten legacy Alberta honourees - is welcomed into the Hall of Fame. An evening of dining, tribute, and induction into history, Calgary, Alberta.
Nominations
Coming Soon
Nominations for the Class of 2027 are not yet open. Industry peers, hospitality professionals, and members of the public will be invited to put forward names for consideration.
Opening September 2026
Nominations Not Yet Open
