Congratulations to CME Dean Julia Christensen Hughes who will be the recipient of the Ontario Hostelry Institute (OHI) 2012 Gold Award in the Educator Category. Dean Christensen Hughes will be celebrated and presented with this Award at the 22nd annual gala Gold Awards Dinner that will be held on Thursday, March 22nd, 2012.

Each year the OHI honours luminaries who are excelling in this industry and this year are focussing on revitalizing and restating their dedication through Giving Back by Investing in the Future. The OHI serves as an industry advocate on matters such as professional culinary, hospitality and tourism education, training and apprenticeship.