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.