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2022 Stars of the Industry Awards
The California Hotel & Lodging Association honored 11 hospitality leaders and four outstanding properties today during its annual Stars of the Industry Awards Gala on November 17, 2022 at the Hilton Santa Barbara Beachfront Resort.
Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
Miguel Lopez, Bernardus Lodge & Spa, Carmel Valley
Keith Defiebre, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Outstanding Manager of the Year
Natalie Salinas, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, Dinuba
John Bernier, Hilton San Francisco and Parc 55 San Francisco
Outstanding General Manager of the Year
Kurt Bjorkman, The Ranch at Laguna Beach, Laguna Beach
Chris Sommers, Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa, Monterey
Younes Atallah, Loews Santa Monica Beach, Santa Monica
HD Supply Housekeeping Award
Maria Medina, Best Western Plus Villa Del Lago Inn, Patterson
Mario Escobar, The Waterfront Beach Resort, Huntington Beach
The Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year
Elisabeth Balourdas, Rosewood Miramar Beach, Montecito
WIL Connect Leader of the Year
Community Service
Hotel Paradox, Autograph Collection, Santa Cruz
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Doubletree by Hilton San Jose, San Jose
Good Earthkeeping
Argonaut Hotel San Francisco, San Francisco
Guest Relations
Magic Castle Hotel, Los Angeles
