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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
2010 STARS WINNERS AND FINALISTS

Bed & Breakfast of Distinction

The Fairlawn Inn Inn
Winner: The Fairlawn Inn

Community Service Award

Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview
Winner: Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview

Good Earthkeeping Award

Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center
Winner: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center

Outstanding Bellperson/Houseperson of the Year

Alfreda Ligon, Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center
Winner: Alfreda Ligon, Hilton Garden Inn Albany Medical Center

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Joe Wakefield Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs
Winner: Joe Wakefield, Hilton Garden Inn Saratoga Springs

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

David Hesselfeldt The Saratoga Hilton
Winner: David Hesselfeldt, The Saratoga Hilton

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

Heather Marshall Econo Lodge Ithaca
Winner: Heather Marshall Econo Lodge Ithaca

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

Donna O'Brien The Alex Hotel New York
Winner: Patrick Naughton - Residence Inn by Marriott, New York - Times Square

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less

Adeline Anglade
Winner: Adeline Anglade - The Sherry-Netherland, New York

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 151 Rooms or More

Roxy Abdul-Azim - Residence Inn by Marriott, New York - Times Square
Winner: Roxy Abdul-Azim - Residence Inn by Marriott, New York - Times Square
(Accepted by Gwen Lytle, General Manager of the Residence Inn by Marriott, New York - Times Square)

Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year

Tracey Kegebein Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau
Winner: Tracey Kegebein - Syracuse Convention & Visitors Bureau

2010 Pinnacle Award

Allen Fusco - Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview / Holiday Inn Express Horseheads
Winner: Allen Fusco - Holiday Inn Elmira Riverview / Holiday Inn Express Horseheads
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