WIL Connect Leader of the Year

This award is given to a female hospitality professional who serves as a leader and role model within the hotel community. This award is not about the amount of experience or the title, but rather how time is spent in the industry.

2022

Joan Harvey, Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa, Sonoma

2021

Karina Chung, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito

2020

Tami Douglas, The Meritage Resort and Spa, Napa

Sara Southam, The Westin Verasa Napa, Napa

2019

Jacqueline Dacanay, Fairmont San Jose, San Jose

Yan Liu, Axiom Hotel, San Francisco

2018

Joselyne Simonsen, Director of Human Resources, Omni Hotels & Resorts San Francisco, San Francisco

2017

Janet Casey-Devaney, Director of Operations, Park Hyatt Aviara, Carlsbad

Michelle Gaul, Regional Director, Talent & Culture, Fairmont San Francisco, San Francisco

2016

Kelly Roberts, The Historic Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, Riverside

Cindy Hill, W San Francisco, San Francisco

2015

Jessica Ordonez-Steenblock, Montage Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach

Polina Spector, Hotel Nikko San Francisco, San Francisco

2014

Gaye Vancans, Community Relations Manager, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes

2013

Caroline Dyal, General Manager, Canary Hotel, Santa Barbara

2012

Marissa Edwards, Director of All Fun Things, Terranea Resort, Rancho Palos Verdes

2011

Hee-Won Lim, General Manager, Pacific Palms Hotel & Conference Center, City of Industry