On March 14, the Indianapolis Convention & Visitors Association(ICVA) held its 16th annual "ROSE Awards" at the Indiana Convention Center.  The gala is organized by the ICVA to honor and salute hospitality industry employees who positively influence convention delegates' and visitors' experiences. ROSE is an acronym for Recognition of Service Excellence, and winners are selected by community leaders.Indiana and ICVA officials join the Rose Award Winners (Back row from left to right): Bob Bedell, ICVA President & CEO; Nula Harmon,Indiana Sports Corp.; Pam Ault,Pacers Sports and Entertainment; Michelle Hoosier and Brenda Hoosier, accepting on behalf Clarence "Chip" Hoosier, posthumous recipient from Yellow Cab; Valentin Arreola, Indianapolis Marriott East and Conference Center; Alfredo Gurrola, Chanteclair at the Holiday Inn Select Airport; Indianapolis Mayor Bart Peterson.  (Front row from left to right: Benny Grider, Eiteljorg Museum of American Indian and Western Art; Ann Thomas, IndyGo; Pam Evans, American Airlines; Patty Camerone, Ruth's Chris Steakhouse downtown; Eric Gaston, Omni Severin Hotel; and Bob Homan, National Car Rental.