The criteria for selection include: junior or senior status; a demonstrated commitment to the hotel, restaurant, and tourism industries; leadership and long-term executive growth potential; demonstrated evidence of good citizenship; and a demonstrated need for financial aid.

Peter Rainsford, director of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, indicated, �Not only is this scholarship endowment a wonderful tribute to Jim Doherty, but it will also provide much needed financial support to a needy and deserving student.�

Mr. Doherty currently serves as the executive vice president of Lebhar-Friedman, Inc., a leading communications company located in New York City.  Lebhar-Friedman publishes a number of magazines including Nation�s Restaurant News; produces several renowned trade shows including FS/TEC, MUFSO, SPARCS, and SPECS; and is involved in a number of other business ventures including Lebhar-Friedman book publishing.

A graduate of the University of Denver, Mr. Doherty has had a distinguished career in the hospitality industry.  Included among the positions he has held are: president and CEO of Acapulco Restaurants, president and CEO of A&W International, vice president of marketing and development for Red Lobster Inns, and publisher and editor of Nation�s Restaurant News.  Mr. Doherty also serves on the Board of Trustees of the Culinary Institute of America, is on the Board of Directors of The American Academy of Chefs, is a member of the National Restaurant Association�s International Relations Taskforce, and is past chairman of the Board of Children�s Institute International.

Jim Doherty stated, �I am deeply appreciative of this wonderful surprise and honor in having a scholarship in my name. A great big thank you to those responsible for this gift to the University of Denver.  The University of Denver provided me an outstanding education and foundation for a fabulous career in the restaurant and hospitality industry.  I, in fact, attended the University on a scholarship from the American Hotel and Motel Association and have been ever thankful for the educational opportunity that the scholarship provided.  This new scholarship program will provide ongoing assistance to deserving students over many years.  It is my wish that each student have a career as interesting and rewarding as I have experienced.�

About the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management at Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver:  Founded in 1946, the school is one of the oldest four-year hospitality management programs in the U.S.  The mission of the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management in the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver is to become the life-long learning partner for the hospitality industry professional throughout his or her professional career consistent with the mission and values of the Daniels College and the university.  In addition to the undergraduate BSBA degree, the program offers both the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and International Master of Business Administration (IMBA) graduate degrees with specializations in Hospitality Information Technology and Electronic Business, Hospitality Asset Management, and Hospitality Property Development.

About the Daniels College of Business: The Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver was ranked by Forbes magazine as one of the top 25 regional business schools in the country in 2000. Daniels offers a broad array of programs that enhance students� ability to thrive in the 21st century. Daniels is located on the 125-acre University of Denver campus. The Daniels College�s $22 million headquarters has been hailed as one of the country�s most technologically advanced business school facilities.