The N.C. Hospitality Education, the charitable arm of the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association, announced Nov. 4 that it has awarded more than $117,000 in scholarships and grants. The funds will go to students seeking a degree in the hospitality industry, teachers in North Carolina hospitality programs, and the children of hospitality workers. The scholarships and grants were awarded Nov. 2 during the Future of Hospitality Benefit at 1705 Prime in Raleigh.

"We are honored be able to help make career dreams come true for these bright students and dedicated educators," said Lynn D. Minges, president & CEO of the N.C. Restaurant & Lodging Association. "The hospitality industry comprises 11 percent of North Carolina's workforce, and offers good, well-paying jobs in all 100 counties. These teachers and students are the future of our industry, and we eagerly look forward to witnessing their accomplishments."

The awardees are:

Student scholarships

Alexandra Bullock, Manson, Johnson & Wales University Award

Paige Breen, Raleigh, William F. Carl Award

Tiffany Cross, Willow Spring, NC HEF Award

Joseph DiBona, Fuquay-Varina, NC HEF Award

Jennifer Duenas, Mooresville, Darden Award

Sabrina Dulaney, Advance, NC HEF, Vickie Clark-Flaherty Award

Alexis Edwards, Newton, NC HEF Award

Mariah Fulmore, Fairmont, Darden Award

Julia Garvey, Rocky Point, NC HEF Award

Emily Haas, Deep Gap, Golden Corral, Darden, Vickie Clark-Flaherty Award

Jo Hartman, Mocksville, NC HEF, Darden

Cortney Hurt, Hubert, NC HEF, Ted Fowler Scholarship

Ann Jernigan, Kill Devil Hills, NC HEF Award

Alexandra Jetter, Raleigh, NC HEF Award

Tyler Johnson, Yadkinville, William F. Carl Award

Shacara King, Smithfield, William F. Carl Award

Walker Longworth, Ronda, NC HEF Award

Kristin McCall, North Wilsesboro, K&W, Darden

Camille McCarter, Raleigh, The Chef's Academy, Darden

Tarell Mills, Fayetteville, NC HEF, Darden

Taylor Morgan, Greensboro, NC HEF, Darden, Vickie Clark-Flaherty Award

Hannah Neale, Groomtown, NC HEF, Darden

Rayna Parter, Raeford, Darden Award

Takeda Payton, Durham, NC HEF Award

Taylor Rogers, Sophia, NC HEF, Darden Awards

Lindsay Rolison, New Bern, NC HEF Award

Haley Schronce, Claremont, NC HEF Award

Tania Sepulveda New Bern William F. Carl Award

Kellyn Stamey, Boone, MMT, Darden

Symone Teague, Macon, NC HEF Award

Camille Terry, Havelock, NC HEF, Darden Awards

Ashley Turner, Midway Park, Darden, William F. Carl Award

Shianne Wadsworth, Beaufort, NC HEF Award

Kimberly Ware, Fayetteville, NC HEF, VCF, William F. Carl Award

Lindsey Weaver, Hildebran, NC HEF award

Allison Wiles, Raleigh, DJ, Darden Award

Savannah Witt, Fayetteville, NC HEF, Award

Tyler Zimmerman, Valdese, NC HEF, Award

Teacher Grants

Kelly Biggs, Asheboro, NC HEF

Yolanda Collins, Washington, NC HEF

Kathryn Cox, Raleigh, NC HEF

Christina Eller, Rockingham, NC HEF

Derrick Fogg, Warrenton, NC HEF

Margo Fulford, Beaufort, NC HEF

Spencer Griffith, Raleigh, NC HEF

Debra Hadley, Lenior, NC HEF, Ted Fowler

Shelley Harper, Swansboro, NC HEF

Rhonda Holland, Eden, NC HEF

Linda Marshall, Troutman, NC HEF

Falisha McCloud, Winston-Salem, NC HEF

Nadia Minniti, Wilson, NC HEF

Teresa Mugeni, Durham, NC HEF

Barry Oxendine, Raeford, NC HEF

Sameer Pawa, Raleigh, NC HEF

Susan Thompson, Franklin, NC HEF

Eyvonne West, Stem, NC HEF

Judy Yow, Smithfield, NC HEF