Delaware Hotel and Lodging Association has released its STARs of the Industry 2019 awards. Here are the winners:
STARS
Manager of the year!
- Mark Chopko- Courtyard Newark- UD
FOH Employee of the year (tie- 2 winners)
- Kathy Quimby- Homewood Suites Newark
- Jeffery Straub- Hyatt Place Dewey Bch
Housekeeper of the year
- Chirleen Wisher – Hotel DuPont
Heart of House Emp. Of the year
- Yuri Flores- Hilton Christiana
GM of the Year
- Anthony Petro – Holiday Inn Express & Suites Wilmington Newark
Allied Member of the year
- Doug Rainey – Owner and Editor of Delaware Business Now
Legislator of the year
- Mayor Michael S. Purzycki of the City of Wilmington
Scholarships
DHLA Award $2,500
- Eunice Kennedy – Delaware Technical and Community College
GWCVB Award $2,500
- Matt Gauding – University of Delaware