The Hospitality and Tourism Department hosts its 15th annual Ambassador Awards on Tuesday, April 21, at 5:30 p.m. in the Burchfield Penney Art Center auditorium.

This year's Hospitality Ambassador award winners are Tom Lombardo, owner of Ristorante Lombardo; Ted Pietrzak, director of the Burchfield Penney Art Center at Buffalo State College; and the culinary team at Wegmans Amherst Street store.

The keynote speaker for this event is Wendy Barth, senior vice president of international marketing for Rich Products Corporation.

Honoring individuals and companies who have made significant contributions to the hospitality industry and the community has become a high point for Buffalo State's growing undergraduate hospitality and tourism program. Buffalo State students are recognized for their outstanding achievements in the field at this event.

Following the awards ceremony, a reception and station wine dinner reception will be held at Campus House, the center for hospitality students’ education, training, and research.

Please contact Krista Constantino, guest services manager, Campus House Club, at (716) 878-3300 for more information.