The Annual Nebraska Hospitality Awards Celebration
SUNDAY JULY 12, 3:30 pm
MARRIOTT REGENCY - OMAHA
10220 Regency Circle, Omaha, NE
​Step into an evening of celebration, and timeless hospitality.
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During our annual gathering, members and guests from across Nebraska come together to build new relationships and reconnect with familiar faces, all while celebrating the people who make our industry thrive.
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This year’s Roaring 20’s, themed Awards Celebration will feature a lively cocktail reception, heavy appetizers and small plates, a silent auction, and our annual awards program, along with guest speaker Dan Hoppen from the Restaurant Hoppen Podcast.
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Silent auction proceeds support the ongoing work of the Nebraska Hospitality Association and the Hospitality Educational Foundation, helping provide scholarships for students pursuing careers in culinary and hospitality.
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Join us for an evening inspired by the energy and elegance of the 1920s, where great conversation, great food, and great people take center stage.
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Attire: Business casual with optional Roaring 20’s / speakeasy flair encouraged.
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We look forward to celebrating with you.
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Event Schedule:​​​​
3:30 Cocktails / Reception and Silent Auction Starts
4:30 Dinner
4:30 Welcome
4:35 Kahoot Game
5:00 Speaker
5:30 Awards​​
6:00 Silent Auction Closes
Say Hello to Dan Hoppen
Dan Hoppen is a passionate advocate for Omaha’s local restaurant scene, dedicated to helping the Omaha community discover exceptional dining experiences they may not have known existed.
Through his social media platforms and his website Restaurant Hoppen, he highlights the people, places, and stories that define our culinary community. Dan also hosts the Restaurant Hoppen podcast, where he gives a voice to the chefs and restaurateurs who make Nebraska’s hospitality industry so vibrant and unique.
Last Year's Event
The Annual Nebraska Hospitality Awards Celebration
MONDAY JUNE 16, 2025
EMBASSY SUITES BY HILTON - LINCOLN
During our annual gathering, guests of the Associations from across Nebraska make new connections and catch up with old friends. This year’s event will include a cocktail reception, delicious buffet meal, and a silent auction. Auction proceeds support the important work of the Association as well as the Hospitality Educational Foundation, which provides scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education in the fields of culinary and hospitality.
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Auction proceeds support the important work of the NEHA as well as the Nebraska Educational Foundation which provides scholarship opportunities for students pursuing higher education in the fields of culinary and hospitality.​
Be sure to register for the Annual Meeting (click the button below) through this website; tickets are $80 per person. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Attire is casual.
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5:30 Cocktails and Silent Auction
6:30 Dinner
6:40 Welcome
6:45 Kahoot Game
7:00 Speaker
7:30 Awards​​
8:00 Silent Auction Closes
2025 Keynote Speaker
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