HSMAI-SOUTH FLORIDA CHAPTER’S 28TH ANNUAL GALA – 2011 -- PART 2

(Editor’s Note: Here’s some additional info regarding the Annual Gala. Julie Wernick, HSMAInsider.)

As previously mentioned, Mike Hampton, Dean of the School of Hospitality & Tourism Management , FIU, received the 2011 Hospitality Legend of the Year” Award.
Other awards included:
General Manager of the Year: Heiko Dobrikow, Riverside Hotel;
Sales & Marketing Professional of the Year: Mari Garcia, Hilton Worldwide;
Revenue Manager of the Year: Denease Butt, Riverside Hotel;
HSMAI South Florida Rising Star on the Board: Alicia McCrae, SpringHill Suites Boca Raton; and the HSMAI South Florida Lifetime Achievement on the Board: Stacie Faulds, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau.

A new award, this year, the President’s Award, was given to Silvia Camarota, Senior Market Manager, Expedia – Miami.

We’d like to thank this year’s Event Sponsors:
Expedia
Hyatt Pier 66
Florida Atlantic University
MDG Advertising
Antares Wine

And a special “thank you” to the Chapter’s “Year-Round” Sponsors who were also honored at the event. These include:
Canmark Printing Solutions
FotoArkitekt
PSAV

Congratulations, Thanks for your support, and Best wishes to all!

Best, Julie Wernick, HSMAInsider.
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