2014 Hospitality Recognition Lunch
The 26th Annual Hospitality Recognition Lunch was celebrated on October 23rd at the Monterey Conference Center. Approximately 500 shining stars of our industry were honored at a wonderful lunch and awards ceremony. Our Master of Ceremonies, Barry Brown, was spot on and engaging with his delivery of the “stories”. Congressman Sam Farr delivered an inspirational speech along with an update on his work as Co-Chair of the Travel and Tourism Caucus. The nomination criterion was changed this year to include all segments of our membership and was very well received.
A BIG congratulations to our finalists for going above and beyond their job descriptions….what fantastic employees we have in Monterey County! Bert Cutino, The Sardine Factory, presented the Papa Vince trophy to our winner, Gloria Morales Inns-by-the-Sea / Wayside Inn. Thank you to all the committee members, volunteers and businesses that donated to this wonderful event.
PAPA VINCE AWARD
Gloria Morales
Wayside Inn/Inns-by-the-Sea
SUPERVISOR AWARD
Michelle Cardinalli
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
FOCUSING ON THE GUEST EXPERIENCE
Jason Borofka
Carmel Valley Ranch
Tanya Lindsey
Wayside Inn/Inns-by-the-Sea
Edgard Reyes
Fishwife Restaurant in Pacific Grove
Travis Johnson
Monterey Bay Aquarium
INNOVATION AND TECHNOLOGY
Primo Ursua
Monterey Marriott
HUMANITARIAN/COMMUNITY SERVICE EFFORTS
Gayle Davies
Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa
LONGEVITY
Jack Sevier
Cooper’s Pub & Restaurant
TEAM PLAYER
Gloria Morales
Inns by the Sea / Wayside