DAYTONA BEACH, FL – The Lodging and Hospitality Association of Volusia County held its Annual Employee Appreciation & Scholarship Luncheon at Café 101 located in the Mori Hosseini College of Hospitality and Culinary Management on the campus of Daytona State College.
Over 200 people attended the event that recognized 40 employees in the hospitality industry and presented six Hospitality Students from both Bethune-Cookman University and Daytona State College scholarship. The guest speaker was Chip Wile, President of International Speedway Corporation. The culinary and hospitality students at Daytona State College prepared and served the meal.
Employees of the Year winners were:
HOTEL
CATEGORY
WINNER
Hampton Inn Beachfront
Bellperson
Maria Morales
Hilton Oceanfront
Security
Chris Jackson
Daytona Beach Regency
Employee of the Year
Amanda "Mandy" Mock
Hilton Garden Inn Airport
Food and Beverage
Darlene Townsel
Summit
Food and Beverage
Peter Williamson
BW Plus
Guest Services
Oliver Whalen
Holiday Inn & Suites On the Ocean
Guest Services
Romina Silva
Sun Viking
Maintenance
Ron Vostrejs
Oceanside Inn
Room Attendant
Sister Cudjo
Perry's
Room Attendant
Percilla Hives
Hilton Oceanfront
Sales & Marketing
Josh Williams
Daytona State College
Stars of the Industry
Lisa Allen
The Hospitality Scholarship winners from Bethune-Cookman University were Celina Forte, Dou’kriesha Blackmond, Na’imah Latson and Phelisha Colebrooke. Daytona State College winners were Joshaun Parker-Williams, Eileen Camacho and Marianne McGinnis.
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.
