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2018 Stars of the Industry Awards
Coronado, Calif. – The California Hotel & Lodging Association announced its 2018 award-winners on November 27, 2018, during its Stars of the Industry celebration at the Hotel del Coronado. This annual event honors the lodging employees and properties that best embody the quality service standards of the industry.
2018 Guest Relations
Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco
Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco
2018 Good Earthkeeping
Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
2018 Community Service
Fairmont San Jose, San Jose
2018 The Peggy Mosley Industry Champion Award
Stephanie McCaffrey, Owner, McCaffrey House Bed & Breakfast Inn, Twain Harte
2018 HD Supply Housekeeping Award
Brenda Vallejo, Housekeeping Inspector, Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco
2018 WIL Connect Leader of the Year
Joselyne Simonsen, Director of Human Resources, Omni Hotels & Resorts San Francisco, San Francisco
2018 The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year
Fernando Mondragon, HR Coordinator/Recruiter, Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa, Indian Wells
2018 Outstanding General Manager of the Year
Marc R. Kassouf, General Manager, Quiet Creek Inn, Idyllwild
James Lim, General Manager, Omni Hotels & Resorts San Francisco, San Francisco
2018 Outstanding Manager of the Year
Suman Chand, Assistant General Manager, Springhill Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas, Sacramento
Kether Johnson, Assistant General Manager, Ramada Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara
Corey Menotti, Guest Relations Manager, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado
2018 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
John Dunleavy, Bartender, Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz
Francisca Melena, Housekeeper, Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach
Carmelita Wood, Front Desk, Menlo Park Inn, Menlo Park
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