Hospitality Minnesota

06/05/2026

Registration is open for the event of the summer--our golf tournament at Legends Club! Make sure to register your foursome before the tournament sells out!

05/14/2026

Last week, we celebrated our 2026 HMEF and Sue Zelickson Scholarship Recipients at the Beach Club Residences for our annual awards breakfast.

It was a morning full of inspiration, but the big news stole the show: HMEF has now awarded over $1,000,000 in scholarships to date!

By supporting these incredible students, we are ensuring that Minnesota’s hospitality industry stays vibrant and strong for years to come.

Join us in congratulating:
✅ Our State ProStart Champions for their technical skill and leadership.
✅ Our Educators of Excellence and Mentor of the Year for guiding the next generation.
✅ The Sue Zelickson Scholarship winners, as we continue to support women leading the way in food science and culinary arts.

Thank you to everyone who joined us and to the partners who help us make a difference in these students' lives.

05/05/2026

Join , Minnesota Travel Association, and numerous regional Convention and Visitors Bureaus in the Vault of the Minnesota State Capitol for a luncheon celebrating National Travel & Tourism Week!

04/28/2026

📢THIS JUST IN: The future of Minnesota’s hospitality industry is in good hands.

Hospitality Minnesota Education Foundation is proud to announce the recipients of our Foundation Scholarships as well as the recipients of the Sue Zelickson Scholarships, selected in partnership with Women Who Really Cook.

Check out the full announcement here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/investing-in-the-future-2026-hmef-and-sue-zelickson-scholarship-recipients-announced-327145

Join us for a a wonderful opportunity to meet the next generation of talent and celebrate these scholars at our annual Scholarship Breakfast on May 5 from 8 AM - 10 AM at The Beach Club in Minneapolis: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-scholarship-breakfast-1600655?sourceTypeId=Website.

04/21/2026

Congratulations to Leah Zvanovec, our 2026 HTM Educator of Excellence! Read more about our recognition of Leah's contributions to hospitality education here:
hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/leah-zvanovec-receives-2026-htm-educator-of-excellence-award-322926

Leah goes above and beyond as a CAPS instructor and DECA advisor, providing students with the real-world tools and industry connections they need to thrive in business and hospitality.

Join us in celebrating Leah at the HMEF Scholarship Breakfast on May 5 at The Beach Club in Minneapolis: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-scholarship-breakfast-1600655?sourceTypeId=Website

04/15/2026

04/14/2026

Congratulations to Carlyn Shanley, our 2026 ProStart Program Educator of Excellence! Read more about our recognition of Carlyn's contributions to hospitality education here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/carlyn-shanley-selected-as-2026-prostart-educator-of-excellence-322924

From "Cafeteria Takeovers" to helping students start their own baking businesses, Carlyn’s impact on her students and the Minneapolis community is truly transformative.

Join us in celebrating Carlyn at the HMEF Scholarship Breakfast on May 5 at The Beach Club in Minneapolis: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-scholarship-breakfast-1600655?sourceTypeId=Website

04/08/2026

The custard break starts soon! bring a friend down for some custard!

04/08/2026

Today hospitality advocates from all over Minnesota are in St. Paul for Hospitality Minnesota Day at the Capitol!

Thank you to and for joining us and for addressing our members.

04/07/2026

Congratulations to Brent Preppernau, our 2026 ProStart Program Mentor of the Year! Read more about our recognition of Brent's contributions to hospitality education here: hospitalityminnesota.growthzoneapp.com/news-center/Details/brent-preppernau-named-2026-prostart-mentor-of-the-year-322922

Since 2019, Brent has been a cornerstone of the Rogers and Zimmerman culinary programs, teaching students that success is about growth and integrity. We are so proud to honor his leadership and patience.

Join us in celebrating Brent at the HMEF Scholarship Breakfast on May 5 at The Beach Club in Minneapolis: members.hospitalityminnesota.com/eventcalendar/Details/2026-scholarship-breakfast-1600655?sourceTypeId=Website