Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year

This award recognizes an employee of a CHLA member lodging property who goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities. Nominees are judged on outstanding and unusual service to the property, to the guests, and to the community.

2022

Keith Defiebre, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey

Miguel Lopez, Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley

2021

Salvador Sorro, InterContinental Mark Hopkins San Francisco, San Francisco

Gerardo Alvarez, THE US GRANT, a Luxury Collection Hotel, San Diego

Andrew Rutherford, Rest, a boutique hotel, Plymouth

2020

Helen Nguyen, DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose, San Jose

Melite Wood, Menlo Park Inn, Menlo Park

2019

Jose Bautista, Portola Hotel & Spa, Monterey

Samuel Arevalo, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey

Johnny Munos, Best Western Sonoma Valley Inn, Sonoma

2018

John Dunleavy, Bartender, Hotel Paradox, Santa Cruz

Francisca Melena, Housekeeper, Renaissance Long Beach Hotel, Long Beach

Carmelita Wood, Front Desk, Menlo Park Inn, Menlo Park

2017

Carlos Ubias, Front Desk Supervisor, The Landing Resort & Spa, South Lake Tahoe

Alan Narayan, Front Desk Lead, Dinah’s Garden Hotel, Palo Alto

Lauren Bergloff, Sustainability Leader & Naturalist, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes

2016

Edwin Valondo, Front Desk, TownePlace Suites by Marriott, Campbell

Leticia Lopez, Front Desk Supervisor, Ramada Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara

Daniel Newhouse, Restaurant Server, Hotel del Coronado, Coronado

2015

Tammy Martin, In-Room Dining Order Taker, Silverado Resort & Spa, Napa

Rebecca Hill, Staff Member, Inn at Playa Del Rey, Playa Del Rey

Chris Morano, Chief Concierge, The Fountaingrove Inn, Santa Rosa

2014

Georgia Kinkead, Front Desk Agent, Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado

Laura Ybarra, Banquet Server, Montage Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills

Tom Wolfe, Chief Concierge, The Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco

2013

Andrew McLaurin, Sr. Front Desk Agent, Casa Madrona Hotel & Spa, Sausalito

LaMont Simonaro, Maintenance, SeaCrest Ocean Front Hotel, Pismo Beach

Matt Leonhardt, Concierge, Hyatt Regency Sacramento, Sacramento

2012

Nichole Phillips, Chef, Dunbar House, 1880, Murphys

Hortencia Renteria, Public Areas Attendant, Andaz San Diego, San Diego

Jim Catlett, Golf Starter, Ojai Valley Inn & Spa, Ojai

2011

Luis Becerra, Maintenance Supervisor, Glorietta Bay Inn, Coronado

Martha Moreira-Sanabria Turndown Attendant, Montage Hotel Beverly Hills, Beverly Hills

Virginia Baker, Lead Concierge, Monterey Marriott, Monterey

2010

Tyler Layton, Guest Services Agent, Hotel Abri, San Francisco

Norman Rodriguez, Restaurant Supervisor, The Westin Pasadena, Pasadena

Matt Van Hoorbeke, Bellman, Chancellor Hotel on Union Square, San Francisco

2009

Miguel Cruz, Guest Services Attendant, Four Season's Aviara, Carlsbad

Wade Heath, Parking Lead, Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim

Elizabeth Latham, Housekeeper, San Clemente Inn, San Clemente

2008

Mariana Georgescu, Restaurant Supervisor, Hilton Arden West, Sacramento

Luis Mejia, Bell Attendant, Disney's Grand Californian, Anaheim

2007

Tanvir Sheikh, Desk Clerk, Vagabond Inn, Los Angeles

Mary Stone, PBX Operator, Doubletree Guest Suites, Anaheim

Kevin Wong, Storeroom Assistant, Hotel Nikko, San Francisco

Maria Cardenas, Head Housekeeper, Vagabond Inn, Los Angeles

2006

Reymundo Duarte, Bakery Supervisor, Fess Parker's Doubletree, Santa Barbara

Terry Henlin, Front Desk/Guest Services, The Dolphin Hotel, Shell Beach

Amabel Luna, Room Service Server, Four Seasons Silicon Valley, Palo Alto

2005

Susie Becken, Executive Assistant, Burbank Airport Marriott Hotel, Burbank

Guillermo Martinez, Concierge Lounge Server, Holiday Inn Torrance, Torrance

Bogart Sanchez, Food Server, Historic Mansion Inn, Riverside