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2023 Stars of the Industry Awards

On December 1, 2023, the California Hotel & Lodging Association (CHLA) honored eleven hospitality leaders and four outstanding properties during our annual Stars of the Industry Awards. The awards ceremony was held at the Claremont Club & Spa in Berkeley.

2023 WIL Connect Leader of the Year

Helen Simmons, Omni Hotels & Resorts

2023 Guest Relations

Magic Castle Hotel, Los Angeles

2023 Good Earthkeeping

Temecula Creek Inn, Temecula

2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Argonaut Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco

2023 Community Service

Silverado Resort, Napa

2023 HD Supply Housekeeping Award

Raquel Reyes, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla

2023 The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year

Sunny Arunkumar Patel, Aelius Management Group

2023 Outstanding General Manager of the Year

Terry Lewis, Hilton San Francisco Union Square & Parc 55, San Francisco

Julie Oliff, Sensei Porcupine Creek, Rancho Mirage

2023 Outstanding Manager of the Year

Firas Muheisen, InterContinental Mark Hopkins, San Francisco

Denette Henry, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito

Nancy Morgan, Napa Valley Lodge, Napa

2023 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year

Ryan Ochs, Wyndham San Diego Bayside, San Diego

Chelsea Corona, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey

Joseph Mangiaracina, The Lodge at Bodega Bay, Bodega Bay

Video Recap

2023 Stars of the Industry Video