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2021 Stars of the Industry Awards
The California Hotel & Lodging Association and the state’s 6,000 hospitality providers honored 16 individuals and properties who represent the best of California’s lodging industry during its annual Stars of the Industry awards on November 18, 2021 at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach.
2021 Outstanding Manager of the Year
David Stieve, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes
Carlos Iribe, Pacific Palms Resort, City of Industry
Adreanna Flores, Days Inn by Wyndham Galt, Galt
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
2021 Outstanding General Manager of the Year
Misoon Kong, DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, San Jose
Stefan Mühle, Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco
Franck Legrand, Cornell Hotel de France, San Francisco
2021 The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year
Julie Poincenot, Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco
2021 WIL Connect Leader of the Year
Karina Chung, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito
2021 HD Supply Housekeeping Award
Christopher Bennett, The Meritage Resort and Spa, and Vista Collina Resort, Napa
Shirley Chen, Argonaut Hotel, San Francisco
2021 Guest Relations
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego-La Jolla, San Diego
2021 Good Earthkeeping
Portola Hotel and Spa at Monterey Bay, Monterey
2021 Community Service
1070 Hospitality/Holiday Inn Express Ukiah, Ukiah
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