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2011 Stars of the Industry Awards
The California Hotel & Lodging Association announced their 2011 Stars of the Industry award winners at the Balboa Bay Beach Club & Resort in Newport Beach, CA on November 30, 2011. The Stars of the Industry awards, presented by USA TODAY, were given out under five property and five individual categories, including a new award this year, the Women In Lodging Leader of the Year award, which recognizes a woman in the lodging industry who has stepped up as a leader and a role model within the hotel community.
2011 Special Events
Holiday Inn Torrance, Torrance
2011 Technology Innovation of the Year
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco
2011 Guest Relations
Magic Castle Hotel, Los Angeles
Galleria Park Hotel, San Francisco
2011 Community Service
Westin Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego
2011 WIL Connect Leader of the Year
Hee-Won Lim, General Manager, Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center, City of Industry
2011 The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year
Robert Shinn, Associate Director of Welcome Office, W Los Angeles Westwood, Los Angeles
2011 Outstanding General Manager of the Year
Alison Cooper, Comfort Suites Barstow, Barstow
Michael Pace, W San Francisco, San Francisco
Steve Viscio, Larkspur Hotel Union Square, San Francisco
2011 Outstanding Manager of the Year
Kate Bock, Director of Human Resources, Westin Verasa, Napa
James Buchanan Sr., Executive Steward, Hyatt Grand Champions Resort, Indian Wells
Richard Hernandez, Director of Human Resources, Hyatt Regency, Sacramento
Diane Moreno, Head Housekeeper, Groveland Hotel, Groveland
2011 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Virginia Baker, Lead Concierge, Monterey Marriott, Monterey
Luis Becerra, Maintenance Supervisor, Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado
Martha Moreira-Sanabria, Turndown Attendant, Montage Hotel Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills
2011 Hotels That Help – Special Recognition Award
The Goodnight Foundation, Del Rey Oaks
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