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Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
This award recognizes an employee of a CHLA member lodging property who goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities. Nominees are judged on outstanding and unusual service to the property, to the guests, and to the community.
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
2022 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Miguel Lopez, Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley
Keith Defiebre, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
2021 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Andrew Rutherford, Rest, a boutique hotel, Plymouth
Salvador Sorro, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, San Francisco
Gerardo Alvarez, THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego
2020 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Helen Nguyen, DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, San Jose
Melite Wood, Menlo Park Inn, Menlo Park
2019 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Johnny Munos, Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn, Sonoma
Jose Bautista, Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Samuel Arevalo, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
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
2007 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Maria Cardenas, Head Housekeeper, Vagabond Inn, Los Angeles
Tanvir Sheikh, Desk Clerk, Vagabond Inn, Los Angeles
Mary Stone, PBX Operator, Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim
Kevin Wong, Storeroom Assistant, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco
2008 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Mariana Georgescu, Restaurant Supervisor, Hilton Arden West, Sacramento
Luis Mejia, Bell Attendant, Disney's Grand Californian, Anaheim
2009 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Elizabeth Latham, Housekeeper, San Clemente Inn, San Clemente
Miguel Cruz, Guest Services Attendant, Four Season's Aviara, Carlsbad
Wade Heath, Parking Lead, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim
2010 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Tyler Layton, Guest Services Agent, Hotel Abri, San Francisco
Norman Rodriguez, Restaurant Supervisor, The Westin Pasadena, Pasadena
Matt Van Hoorbeke, Bellman, Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco
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
2012 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Nichole Phillips, Chef, Dunbar House, 1880, Murphys
Hortencia Renteria, Public Areas Attendant, Andaz San Diego, San Diego
Jim Catlett, Golf Starter, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai
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