HONORS
Throughout his career, Boe has been recognized for leadership in hospitality, nightlife, food and beverage, operations, philanthropy, and community impact. His work has earned industry awards, media recognition, featured speaking invitations, civic commendations, and public acknowledgment for both professional achievement and charitable involvement.
Recognition & Distinctions
- Best New Nightlife Venue — sbe / Hyde Lounge
- Best Beer Bar — sbe / Four Points LAX
- Best FEC — Diamond Hospitality / Grand Prix New York
- Winning Beverage Programs sbe - Hyde / Katsuya / Umami
- 5-Star Service Provider - Yujean Kangs / Valentino Restaurant
- Restaurant Mobil 3-Star - Multiple Venues
- Hotel 5-Diamond - SLS Hotels South beach / Beverly Hills
- Best Arcade - Grand Prix New York / Diamond Hospitality Group
Featured Events & Industry Appearances
- Hyde at Sundance Film Festival — Invited Industry Influencer
2011, 2012, 2013
- sbe at Aspen Food & Wine Festival — Invited Industry Influencer 2011, 2012
- National Restaurant Association Show, Chicago — Featured Speaker
- HITEC — Featured Speaker, 2009 & 2010
- Bar & Nightlife Convention, Las Vegas — Featured Speaker
- VIBE Conference — Featured Speaker, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2016
Media Features & Press
- Nation’s Restaurant News — Having Words with Boe Trumbull
- Frontiers Magazine — Rags to Riches to Philanthropist
- The Tasting Panel — sbe: A Sexy, Big Empire
Published Articles
- Cashing In on the New Market
- Is It Possible to Be Different?
- The Rise of a New Generation
- Strategic Partnerships & Sponsorships That Work
Philanthropy, Civic Recognition & Community Impact
- 2011 Humanitarian of the Year — Angels in LA
- GLAAD Media Awards — 2011, 2012, 2013
- HRC Major Donor Program
- GMCLA Major Donor Event Sponsor — 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013
- Children of War Foundation — Honored Guest — 2008, 2009, 2010
- Save Selma Elementary Private Initiative — 2006
- Star Fundraiser — Breast Cancer Walk
- Star Fundraiser — AIDS Walk
- Star Fundraiser — Children of War Foundation
- Special Commendation — Children’s Hospital, Christmas in September
- Project Angel Food — Key Supporter
- 8-time recipient — Los Angeles Police Department Citizen Appreciation Award
- 5-time recipient — Los Angeles Sheriff’s Department Appreciation Award
- 3-time recipient — Los Angeles Fire Department Fireman Family Support Fund Appreciation Award
- Westchester Police — Supporter
Leadership Recognition
- Ohio Wesleyan University — Hagerman Leadership Honors
Angels in LA Humanitarian of the Year award