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Stars of the Industry

Procter & Gamble Professional

2010 Stars of the Industry
Title Sponsor

Heartland Payment Systems

2010 Stars of the Industry
Awards Sponsor

A&C Pest Management

2010 Stars of the Industry
Cocktail Reception Sponsor

Introduced at NYSH&TA’s 1994 Annual Conference, the Stars of the Industry awards program recognizes the exemplary professionalism and the exceptional service of individuals in the hospitality and tourism industry. The program is a chance for New York's hospitality and tourism industry to honor individuals who set the standard of excellence and have helped make our industry the success that it is today.

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".

AND THE WINNER IS...

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL
2009 STARS WINNERS AND FINALISTS

Bed & Breakfast of Distinction

Albany Mansion Hill Inn & Restaurant
Winner: Albany Mansion Hill Inn & Restaurant, Albany
Finalist: The Fairlawn Inn, Hunter
Finalist: Fox Hill Bed & Breakfast, Highland

Community Service Award

Hampton Inn Syracuse/Clay
Winner: Hampton Inn, Syracuse/Clay
Finalist: Hilton Garden Inn, Albany Medical Center

Good Earthkeeping Award

Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort
Winner: Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort, Lake Placid
Finalist: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center, Syracuse
Finalist: Statler Hotel, Cornell University, Ithaca

Outstanding Bellperson/Houseperson of the Year

Sal Khalil Affinia Gardens New York
Winner: Sal Khalil - Affinia Gardens, New York
Finalist: Nathainel Campbell - Hyatt Regency Rochester, Rochester
Finalist: Angel Pena - InterContinental The Barclay, New York

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Pete Ames Best Western University Inn Canton
Winner: Pete Ames - Best Western University Inn, Canton
Finalist: Shelly Marshall - Holiday Inn Express, Horseheads
Finalist: Timothy Patrick Sullivan - The Renaissance Del Monte Lodge Hotel & Spa, Pittsford

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Nora Giannetto Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel
Winner: Nora Giannetto - Rochester Marriott Airport Hotel, Rochester
Finalist: Ahmet Zenelovic - Radisson Hotel Rochester Riverside, Rochester
Finalist: Susanne Carter - Ritz-Carlton, Central Park, New York

Outstanding Manager/Supervisor of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Mary Beth Ryan The Otesaga Hotel
Winner: Mary Beth Ryan - The Otesaga Hotel, Cooperstown
Finalist: Michaela Spruill - Ramada Geneva Lakeside, Geneva
Finalist: Debra Psaki - The Sherry-Netherland, New York

Outstanding Manager/Supervisor of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Donna O'Brien The Alex Hotel New York
Winner: Donna O'Brien - The Alex Hotel, New York
Finalist: Aziz Bendriss, Ritz-Carlton, Central Park, New York
Finalist: Anthony Canna, Hotel 57, New York

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Nana Dankwa The Sherry-Netherland New York
Winner: Nana Dankwa - The Sherry-Netherland, New York
Finalist: Esther Foster - Holiday Inn Express, Brewerton
Finalist: Sandra Penaranda - Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate, Huntington

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Jackie Brennon Holiday Inn Hotel & Meeting Center Schenectady
Winner: Jackie Brennon - Holiday Inn Hotel & Meeting Center, Schenectady
Finalist: Martha Rivera - Affinia Manhattan, New York
Finalist: Yvonne Lawrence - InterContinental The Barclay, New York

Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year

Mike Johnston Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Winner: Mike Johnston - Long Island Marriott Hotel & Conference Center
Finalist: Lynn Smith - Alynn's Butterfly Inn

2009 Pinnacle Award

Pete Ames Best Western University Inn Canton
Winner: Pete Ames - Best Western University Inn, Canton