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2010 Stars of the Industry Awards
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Connecticut Lodging Association 106th Annual Meeting & Awards Dinner
New Haven, CT - November 3, 2010 - The Connecticut Lodging Association (CLA) held their 106th Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner on November 1st at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville.
Stars of the Industry Awards
The CLA's "Stars of the Industry" awards were created to recognize outstanding achievements in Connecticut's Lodging community. Nominated by members of the CLA, award winners in eight (8) categories are selected by committee. Winners on the state level automatically compete at the national level in the American Hotel & Lodging Association's (AH&LA) "Stars of the Industry" awards competition. Awards categories include Housekeeping Associate of the Year, Front Desk Associate Award, and two separate General Manager of the Year for 150 rooms or less, and 151 rooms or more.
"The awardees exemplify the dedicated, professional associates who perform superior customer service on a daily basis.' said Ken Jarka, President of CLA. "Whatever the situation, their primary goal is to provide the guest with the best possible experience. We are delighted to give them the recognition they so richly deserve."
Employee of the Year Awards
Outstanding Front Desk Associate of the Year
» Nadine Mullings Gentles, Hilton Hartford
Outstanding Housekeeping Associate of the Year
» Xiomara Rosario, Mystic Marriott Hotel & Spa
Outstanding Sales Associate of the Year
» Matt Berger, Centennial Inn
Outstanding Food & Beverage Associate of the Year
» Lindsay Campo, Marriott Hartford Downtown
Manager of the Year Awards
Outstanding Manager of the Year Award
» Anne Christensen, Marriott Hartford Downtown
Outstanding General Manager of the Year (150 Rooms or Less)
» Kristen Pikula, Residence Inn Southington
Outstanding General Manager of the Year (150 Rooms or More)
» John Fraher, Marriott Hartford Downtown
Vendor of the Year Award
Outstanding Vendor of the Year
» Chris Daniel, Presentation Services Audio Visual Company
CLA Executive Director, Ginny Kozlowski stated, "These awards give lodging properties the chance to recognize exemplary professionalism and exceptional service by their employees. Nominees are judged on performance that goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities and outstanding and unusual service to the property, to the guests, and to the community".
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