03/24/2026
At Taste Buds Management, celebrating our people is at the heart of everything we do. Each year, we gather for our Annual Taste Buds Awards Dinner to recognize the dedication, passion, and achievements that drive our team forward and this year, we were proud to honor 28 outstanding team members.
Moments like these remind us that our success is built on the incredible individuals behind it every day.
Congratulations to all of our honorees, weโre grateful for everything you do. Hereโs to another year of growth, collaboration, and continued success together.
Management Awards
General Manager of the Year: Lynsay Conner
Kitchen Management Team of the Year: Heath Lemoine/Rachel Davis
Service Manager of the Year: Cat Wall
Balanced Financial Results: Ryan Gonzales
Employee Experience: Jonathan Wascom
Guest Experience: Alan Alvarez
Hourly Awards
Emerging Leader: Kaylea Everett
Front of House Trainer: Leah Munson
Raising the Bar: Dominique Bradley
Back of House Trainer: Bryce Porter
Culture Awards
Focus: Laisa Huynh
Focus: Tucker Jordan
Ownership: Adrean Carter
Courage: Ian Stuart
Mentorship: John Magliolo
Innovation: Leonard Louvierre
Enjoyment: Chris Cook
Excellence: Michael Preysler
Ownership: David Garcia
Understanding: Laura Abadie
Recognition: Brandon Blackall
Mentorship: Scott Cargile
Focus: Amber Thomas
Enjoyment: Brenna Dinapolis
Culture Hero: Stefan Hassinger
Culture Role Model: Alejandra Mejia
Culture Role Model: Madeline Gagneaux
