All winners are recognized each year at NYSH&TA's Annual Conference
in front of their family, friends, and industry peers. During this inspirational
awards
ceremony the winners are presented their awards and publicly thanked for
being the "best of the best".
Outstanding Bellperson/Houseperson of the Year

Winner: Ismael "Pete" Brito, The Sherry-Netherland, New York City
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Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Winner: Nancy Tallman, The Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown
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Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Winner: Jance Ocasio, Affinia Manhattan, New York City
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Outstanding Manager of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Winner: Cory Craig, The Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown
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Outstanding Manager of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Winner: Dave Stewart, The Surrey Hotel, New York City
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Outstanding General Manager of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Winner: Sheila Thomas, Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview
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Outstanding General Manager of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Winner: Catherine Stevens, Albany Marriott
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Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Winner: Annie Smith, Comfort Suites Downtown, Buffalo
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Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Winner: Annette Sterling, Affinia Manhattan, New York City
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Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year

Winner: Don Led Duke, BBL Hospitality
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Bed & Breakfast of Distinction

Winner: The Rosehaven Inn
Community Service Award

Winner: Best Western, Watertown
Good Earthkeeping Award

Winner: R.I.T. Inn & Conference Center
2011 Pinnacle Award

Winner: Annette Sterling, Affinia Manhattan, New York City