Tony Roma’s Ceo Mohaimina Haque Honored as Gold Stevie® Award Winner in 2025 American Business Awards®

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April 29, 2025 // Franchising.com // DALLAS, TX – Tony Roma’s CEO Mohaimina Haque was named the winner of a Gold Stevie® Award in the Achievement in Organization Recovery category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards® today.

The American Business Awards are the U.S.A.’s premier business awards program. All organizations operating in the U.S.A. are eligible to submit nominations – public and private, for-profit and non-profit, large and small.

Nicknamed the Stevies for the Greek word meaning “crowned,” the awards will be presented to winners at a gala ceremony at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York on Tuesday, June 10. Tickets are now on sale.

More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories, including Startup of the Year, Executive of the Year, Best New Product or Service of the Year, Marketing Campaign of the Year, Thought Leader of the Year, and App of the Year, among others. Mohaimina Haque was nominated in the Achievement in Organization Recovery category for her leadership in revitalizing a globally recognized restaurant brand as its CEO.

The winning nomination, “Mina Haque: Transforming Tony Roma’s – From Legal Counsel to Visionary CEO, Leading a Resilient Brand Revival,” showcases Mina’s bold transformation of the legacy restaurant chain. Since assuming the role of CEO, Haque has ushered in “Tony Roma’s 2.0,” a comprehensive brand reinvention focused on operational innovation, streamlined systems, and a cultural reset designed to attract today’s diner while honoring the brand’s iconic roots. From menu modernization and influencer-driven marketing campaigns to the integration of emerging technologies like robotics, Haque has positioned Tony Roma’s as a forward-thinking leader in hospitality.

“It’s an incredible honor to be recognized by the Stevie Awards alongside so many inspiring leaders and companies,” said Mina Haque, CEO of Tony Roma’s. “This award is a reflection of our team’s unwavering belief in the power of reinvention, resilience, and creating a brand that truly connects with today’s guest — without losing sight of where we started.”

More than 250 professionals participated in the judging process to select this year’s Stevie Award winners.

“Organizations across the United States continue to demonstrate resilience and innovation,” said Stevie Awards president Maggie Miller. “The 2025 Stevie winners have helped drive that success through their innovation, persistence, and hard work. We congratulate all of the winners in the 2025 ABAs and look forward to celebrating their achievements during our June 10 gala event in New York.”

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