Centerplate Steps Ahead into 2012

STAMFORD, Conn., March 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate, the nation's largest hospitality partner to North America's premier convention centers, sports stadiums and entertainment venues, held its 2012 Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada the week of February 27th.  The theme of the meeting "Step Ahead" reflected the company's commitment to client success for 2012; during the event, all of the firm's general managers were encouraged to leverage Centerplate's unique position and strategic approach to hospitality to take their clients' brands and businesses to new heights in 2012.

The meeting also featured a line-up of notable guest speakers including AG Spanos – Executive Vice President of the San Diego Chargers, David Harr – Associate Vice President of the University of Notre Dame, Kevin Davis – Chief Executive Officer and President of Bauer Hockey, Chris Bigelow – President of Bigelow Companies, Peggy Daidakis – Executive Director of the Baltimore Convention Center, and Ken Cretney – General Manager of the Vancouver Convention Centre.

The company marked several milestones achieved during 2011, including Centerplate's most recent new partnership agreements with Notre Dame University, the New Orleans Ernest N. Morial Convention Center and the New Santa Clara Stadium, future home of the San Francisco 49ers; record-beating double-digit sales increases; and the company's perfect 100% contract renewal rate. The company also reviewed its service success for over 45,000 events in 2011 including the Grey Cup, the Championship of Canadian Football; 11 college bowl games; the Belmont Stakes; and Art Basel Miami Beach - all of which reinforced Centerplate's position as the largest and most dynamic premium event hospitality company in North America.

As part of the week, Centerplate recognized teams and individuals whose efforts in 2011 exemplified the company's commitment to deliver Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results™. for its clients and guests.

President's Award

Recipient: Steve Cahoon, Vice President, New Business Development, received the company's highest award for his role in leading the company's efforts to win new business with University of Notre Dame and the San Francisco 49ers new stadium.

General Manager of the Year

Recipient: Judith Goodkin, General Manager, Allstream Centre, Toronto, Canada, won the esteemed award for her leadership in increasing sales on behalf of her clients in excess of 41% over prior year.

Vendor Partner of the Year

Recipient: E&J Gallo Winery

Centerplate has a strong partnership with all of its supplier partners; in 2011, E&J Gallo Winery was an especially strong supporter of the company's efforts and hosted a summit of leaders in the convention industry with a focus on defining the future of the segment.

About Centerplate

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in over 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America – annually serving over 100 million guests. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. The company was recently named the fastest growing hospitality group in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com

SOURCE Centerplate

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