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Boston University School of Hospitality Administration (BU SHA) awarded its 4th annual ICON award on April 4 to Padma Lakshmi, an Indian American Emmy-nominated producer, television host, food expert, and a New York Times best-selling author
Lakshmi received the annual ICON award recognizing innovators who create new and transformative paradigms in hospitality during BU’s Hospitality Leadership Summit at BU’s Computing and Data Sciences Center on April 4.
BU School of Hospitality Administration gives the ICON award annually to recognize innovators who create new and transformative paradigms in hospitality. The Summit brings together students, faculty, and industry colleagues for a day of inspiration and networking around a shared passion for creating memorable experiences.
“I am honored to be recognized by Boston University School of Hospitality Administration and to support the school’s mission to make the world a more hospitable place for all,” said Padma Lakshmi. “Fostering leaders who are committed to creating memorable, joyful experiences that connect people is important to both society and humanity.”
Padma Lakshmi is the creator of the critically acclaimed and Emmy-nominated Hulu series “Taste the Nation,” which is the recipient of a James Beard Foundation Award top prize in Visual Media – Long Form. Lakshmi served as host and executive producer for 19 seasons of Bravo’s two-time Emmy-winning series “Top Chef,” which has been nominated for 47 Emmys, including her five-time nomination for Outstanding Host for a Reality-Competition Program.
