The Lodging and Hospitality Association of Volusia County recognized employees in the hospitality industry and presented six Hospitality Students from both Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona State College with scholarships.

Employees of the Year winners were:

HOTEL CATEGORY WINNER

Hard Rock Hotel Food and Beverage

Brady Pivat

The Shores Resort & Spa Executive Housekeeper

Kim Felton

Best Western Seabreeze Front Desk

Alia Elmahdy

Best Western Castillo Del Sol Front Desk

Alicelin Rivera

Best Western Castillo Del Sol Engineering

Victor Rivera

Hampton Inn – Speedway Sales Employee

Amanda Dabkowski

Best Western Room Attendant

Nora Coding

Holiday Inn & Suites Outstanding Employee of the Year

Youstina Elmalak

Sun Viking Lodge Outstanding Employee of the Year

Morgan Mcdermotte

The Hospitality Scholarship winners from Bethune-Cookman University were Nakesha Hatter, Kueriesha Stubbs, and Lachuna Fedrick.

The Hospitality Scholarship winners from Daytona State College winners were Aleysha Lugo, Colleen Tinch, and Tiffane Power.

Bob Davis, President/CEO of the Hotel & Lodging Association with over 50 years in the hospitality stated this was one of his proudest moments to honor those in this great industry.