Award-winning work, from the kitchen to the camera.
Recognition earned by the restaurants, marketing teams and organizations Adam Saks has led, along with the boards and institutions he has served.
Emmy® and Bronze Telly winning commercials
At UltraStar Multi-tainment, Adam Saks invested in dedicated social media and creative specialists. Alongside an audience in the tens of thousands across X, Facebook, Instagram and YouTube, their commercial work earned two of the industry's best-known honors.
- 2013Emmy® Award Winner, “Best Commercial”Rocky Mountain Region · UltraStar Multi-tainment
- 2014Bronze Telly Award Winner, “Best Commercial”Rocky Mountain Region · UltraStar Multi-tainment
The Emmy®-winning commercial
“One stop, non-stop entertainment.” The 30-second spot for UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle, featuring its bowling, cinemas, laser tag, arcade, 347 Grill and Luxe Lounge.
Award-winning work is a team sport
Adam Saks invested in dedicated social media and creative specialists at UltraStar, and the team’s commercial work went on to earn a Bronze Telly Award in 2014, a year after the Emmy®.
Pictured: Adam Saks and the team from Cox Media Services with their Bronze Telly Award.
Restaurants that guests and critics kept coming back to
Awards earned by restaurants, dining programs and venues Adam Saks and his teams led, from the UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle in Maricopa, Arizona, to the Valley View Casino & Hotel food and beverage program in Southern California, where Saks served as Director of Food & Beverage from 2006 to 2012.
- 2013“Best New Business”Crème de la Copa, Maricopa Monitor · UltraStar Multi-tainment Center at Ak-Chin Circle
- 2013“Best Sit-Down Meal”Crème de la Copa, Maricopa Monitor · UltraStar's 347 Grill
- 2009“Diners' Choice Award”OpenTable · Black&Blue Steakhouse
- 2009“Best Buffet”Southern California Gaming Guide
- 2008A-List Award, “Best Steakhouse”NBC San Diego · Valley View Casino's Black&Blue
- 2008“Best New Restaurant”Inland Empire Magazine · Black&Blue Steakhouse
- 2007–09“Best Buffet”, three consecutive yearsCasino Player Magazine · 2007, 2008 and 2009
- 2007–08“Best Buffet”, two consecutive yearsStrictly Slots Magazine · 2007 and 2008
- 2007“Best Fine Dining”Gaslamp Association · Red Pearl Kitchen
Board service and community leadership
Alongside his operating roles, Adam Saks has served on boards across tourism, economic development, education and the restaurant industry.
Current
- 2022–nowBoard of DirectorsVisit Mesa
- 2020–nowAdvisory BoardUniversity of California, Irvine, Continuing Education Division
- 2017–nowAdvisory Board to Special ProgramsCentral Arizona College
Former
- 2019–22Founding Board Member & TreasurerMaricopa Community Foundation
- 2015–20DirectorMaricopa Economic Development Alliance
- 2015–20Chairman of the BoardMaricopa Chamber of Commerce
- 2013–22Chairman, Early Childhood EducationFirst Things First, Pinal County, Arizona
- 2012–18Board MemberArizona Chapter of Playworks
- 2008–12Member at Large, Board of DirectorsCalifornia Restaurant Association, San Diego Chapter
- 2008–12Chairman, Membership & Marketing CommitteeCalifornia Restaurant Association, San Diego Chapter
Trained in the kitchen and the classroom
- Bachelor of Science, Hotel and Restaurant ManagementJohnson & Wales University
- Associate of Science, Culinary ArtsJohnson & Wales University
Sharing what works
- Speaker, School of Hospitality & TourismSan Diego State University, 2010–2012
- Keynotes and facilitated sessionsLeadership, career pathways and life transitions. See speaking topics
Bring that standard to your project
From restaurant programs to destination developments, Adam Saks brings the same attention to guest experience and team performance to every engagement.