The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) has announced the winners of its 2025 OHI Hall of Fame inductees — a distinguished group of leaders whose lifelong contributions have left a powerful legacy across Ontario’s hospitality sector. The awards honour trailblazers who have not only inspired those around them but have helped elevate the entire industry through their commitment, innovation, and impact.
The OHI Hall of Fame is one of the highest honours presented by OHI: We Are Hospitality, a long-standing tradition that recognizes excellence and leadership across all corners of the industry. In collaboration with ORHMA — the largest provincial hospitality association in Canada — this award represents the best of what the industry stands for: service, strength, and community
The 2025 Hall of Fame award winners are:
- Chris Zielinski, Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment
- Domenic Primucci, Pizza Nova
- Paul Gardian, Four Seasons/Delta Hotels
- Joanne Hogg, The Granite Club
- Steve Georgopoulos, retired Fairmont/Algonquin College
- Kenny Gibson, Sunray Group/Westmont Hospitality
- Steve Gupta, Easton’s Group of Hotels
- Tim Pater, Blackdog Hospitality
- Minaz Rahemtulla, LHM Canada
- Terry Mundell, past president & CEO – Greater Toronto Hotel Association, ORHMA
Inductees are selected through a province-wide nominations process and evaluated by the ORHMA and OHI Nominations Committee — ensuring only the most deserving are honoured with this lifetime achievement. The awards will be presented to inductees at the Ontario Hospitality Conference’s opening reception on Oct. 20, 2025 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North.
