Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association Hold Annual Gala and Introduce Hall of Fame

This last Thursday, February 17th, the Manitoba Restaurant and Foodservices Association (MRFA) held its annual Gala event where over 360 members of the foodservice industry in Manitoba gathered to celebrate the industry.
With greetings from the province of Manitoba and the city of Winnipeg, guests were entertained by by Keith Macpherson and the event was hosted by Joe Aiello. The Gates, where the event was held, put out a fantastic dinner under the direction of Ray Louie.
This year, Shaun Jefferies, MRFA president, introduced the first ever Awards Ceremony recognizing honourees Doug Stephen, Gord Howard, and Steve Hrousalas.
Doug Stephen’s dedication and commitment to reinventing hospitality through WOW Hospitality have inspired others to excel, setting a benchmark for passion in the food service industry. Stephen's proven record of exceptional generosity, coupled with his dedication to philanthropy, exemplifies outstanding civic and charitable responsibility for all others to follow.
Steve Hrousalas, former owner of the iconic Rae & Jerries, was honoured for creating a foundation of growth in Manitoba’s food service industry. His commitment has inspired excellence and driven progress, leaving a permanent mark on the restaurant community. Hrousala’s leadership, mentorship, generosity, and passion have ensured the vitality of this industry for generations to come.
Gord Howard of the Keg was also honoured for nurturing minds with a common vision toward exceptional goals. His dedication to the food service industry has proved this, with the exceptional feats he has achieved and the single-minded commitment he has shown towards our industry's viability through years of tireless service.