It Takes a Village: The 2017 Delaware Restaurant Association Cornerstone Awards

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At 2017 Cornerstone Awards, Carrie Leishman (center) and the Delaware Restaurant Association Board of Directors toast all those who contribute to the hospitality industry.
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Governor John Carney (left) and Sergio Repesco, a server at Striper Bites in Lewes who came to the US from Eastern Europe five years ago in search of a better life. Here, he found a love and passion for the restaurant industry, and was recently able to buy his first home.
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Tysun Hicks (center), a Cape Henlopen graduate working at Bluecoast Rehoboth, shared his story about overcoming some tough life situations, and appreciation for his bright future with SoDel Concepts.
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Iren Biklarian (center, right) with colleagues from the Claymont Steak Shop, where she has spent her career since first arriving in the US 25 years ago.
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Staff from The Starboard, some of whom were featured in the video, with DRA Chairman of the Board Steve "Monty" Montgomery, who introduced the video during the program.