Centerplate's Kernell Jupiter Wins Coors Light "Ice Cold Retailer" Award

NEW ORLEANS, April 4, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Centerplate's, Kernell Jupiter, General Manager at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome and New Orleans Arena, has been awarded the "Ice Cold Retailer" award by Chicago-based MillerCoors brand Coors Light in conjunction with community leaders 100 Black Men of America, Inc. In 2012, MillerCoors partnered with 100 Black Men, Inc. to launch the "Ice Cold Leaders" award, identifying exemplary community ambassadors based on "their ability to lead by example, motivate others and create or inspire positive living and innovation, with lasting effects on their communities." In conjunction with the Ice Cold Leader award, Kernell Jupiter was also honored as the "Ice Cold Retailer" of the year.

"Centerplate prides itself on forming strong community partnerships, and Kernell Jupiter has gone above and beyond in his commitment to the New Orleans community. We're thrilled to see him get this well deserved recognition," says Centerplate Chief Marketing Officer Bob Pascal.

Kernell, a New Orleanian who wears his hometown pride on his sleeve, has been with Centerplate for seven years, overseeing 20 managers, 1,400 service personnel, and 110 culinary staff members in a stadium that seats over 73,000.  Jupiter has been instrumental in Centerplate's hugely successful hospitality programs at the 2012 NCAA Final Four, and the 2012 BCS National Championship game. Jupiter will also oversee Centerplate's responsibilities as hospitality partner to the 2013 NFL Super Bowl at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

"It is an honor to be awarded the Ice Cold Retailer award. I started as a catering manager in 2005 and I am proud to say that seven years later, I am the General Manager of this incredible facility -the Mercedes-Benz Superdome," said Kernell. "It has been an incredible privilege to work at an organization like Centerplate that truly understands and values community partnership."

About Centerplate

Centerplate crafts and delivers "Craveable Experiences. Raveable Results." in over 250 prominent entertainment, sports and convention venues across North America – annually serving over 100 million guests. Centerplate has provided event hospitality services to 15 official U.S. Presidential Inaugural Balls, 13 Super Bowls, 20 World Series, the 2010 Winter Olympic Games, and the largest plated dinner in history at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Centennial Celebration. The company was recently named the fastest growing hospitality group in the country by Nation's Restaurant News. Visit the company online at www.centerplate.com

SOURCE Centerplate

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