Stars of the Industry

Thank you to all that sent nominations for the 2008 Stars of the Industry awards. We have received over a hundred nominations. The nomination process is now closed.

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".

STARS FINALISTS AND WINNERS 2007

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less


Winner: Eleanora Jarosz - Surrey Hotel - Affinia Hospitality, New York
Finalist: Esther Delcarpio – The Sherry Netherland, New York
Finalist: Tina Murphy – Binghamton Fairfield Inn, Binghamton

Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year – 151 Rooms or More


Winner: Arlaine Pierre - Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, New York
Finalist: Yadira Hernandez - Crowne Plaza, White Plains
Finalist: Sonia Maya – Affinia Manhattan, New York

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 150 Rooms or Less


Winner: Denisse Ravelo – The Sherry Netherland, New York
Finalist: Danuta Matus – Surrey Hotel, New York
Finalist: Peter Sydoriak – Holiday Inn Express, Horseheads

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 151 Rooms or More


Winner: George Domenick – The Ritz-Carlton New York,
Central Park, New York

Finalist: Charles Folino – Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel, Syracuse
Finalist: Lynsie Haist – Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona

Outstanding Bellperson/Houseperson of the Year


Winner: Angel Guerrero – Affinia Manhattan, New York
Finalist: Guiseppe Giacomarra – The Sherry Netherland, New York
Finalist: Felix Pintor – The Ritz-Carlton New York, Central Park, New York

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


Winner: Bernard Campbell – The Sherry Netherland, New York
Finalist: Christina Tierney – Turning Stone Resort & Casino Lodge, Verona
Finalist: Bruce Watkins – The Inn at Fox Hollow, Woodbury

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


Winner: Domenic Alfonzetti – Intercontinental The Barclay, New York
Finalist: Stephen Schifley – Albany Marriott Hotel, Albany
Finalist: Melinda Taylor – Omni Berkshire Place Hotel, New York

Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year


Winner: Michael Tompkins – Turning Stone Resort & Casino, Verona
Finalist: Gavin Landry – Saratoga Convention & Tourism Bureau, Saratoga
Finalist: H. William Michaels – Fly Creek Cider Mill & Orchard, Fly Creek

Community Service Award


Winner: The Sagamore, Bolton Landing
Finalist: Doubletree Hotel, Syracuse
Finalist: Holiday Inn, Schenectady

Bed & Breakfast of Distinction


Winner: Washington Irving Inn, Hunter
Finalist: The Bavarian House Manor Country Inn, Purling
Finalist: Trimmer House, Penn Yan