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The Atlantic City Host Awards honor employees in the tourism/hospitality industry who enhance the experience for Atlantic City visitors. These awards are presented to employees who distinguish themselves through enthusiasm and exemplary service, while promoting the destination. We invite and encourage you to nominate a special individual for an Atlantic City Host Award.

Proceeds to benefit the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority Foundation 501(c) (3)

2008 Host Award Winners

Top  two rows (left to right): Michelle Dawn Mooney, WMGM News Anchor, Jeff Vasser, Executive Director, Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority; Vertie Gause, Best Bell Person, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel; Brian Cooke, Best Door Person, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel

Middle row (left to right): Vito Sopmphonphakdy, Best Casino Games Personnel, Harrah’s Atlantic City, Atlantic City; Walter Turner, Best Bartender, Caesars Atlantic City; Rene DeJesus, Best Food Production Personnel; Craven Turner, Best Food Production Personnel, Tropicana Casino And Resort; Mohammed Rahman, Best Casino Support Personnel, Bally’s Atlantic City; Walter Jaepole, Best Public Safety/Private Sector, Atlantic City Special Improvement District; Hever Mora, Best Server, Banquet Catering; Charles Urban, Best Server, Fine Dining Casino Restaurant, Resorts Atlantic City; Noreen Walsh, Best Heart of the House, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa; Don Buesing, Best Spa Personnel, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa; Eneida Berrios, Best Room Attendant/Housekeeper, Bally’s Atlantic City; Donald Housel, Best Concierge/Guest Services, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa

Bottom row (left to right): Francisco Velasco, Best Valet, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort; Eglee Santiago, Best  Public Area Personnel, Tropicana Casino And Resort; Michelle DiMeo, Best Cocktail Server, Harrah’s Atlantic City; Renee Hollis, Best Server, Casual Dining Casino Restaurant, Harrah’s Atlantic City; Virginia Haspel, Best Reservationist, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel; Philomena Urato, Best Host/Hostess, Showboat-The Mardi Gras Casino; Barbara Fryer, Best Retail Sales Associate, Trump Marina Hotel Casino; Audy Ramos, Best Cashier, Showboat-The Mardi Gras Casino; Barbara Morton, Best Cashier, Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino; Karen Gonzalez, Best Cashier, Caesars Atlantic City

Not in photo: Jose Diaz, Best Food and Beverage Support, Atlantic City Hilton Casino Resort

Who Is Eligible?
Non-managerial employees in the hotel, restaurant, retail, tourism or hospitality-related fields, including the public sector. Employees should have direct contact with, or provide support to, visitors and customers and distinguish themselves by promoting Atlantic City through exemplary service and customer satisfaction.

Criteria For Awards:

• One nomination per award category may be submitted.
• Nominations may be submitted by management personnel only. The person nominated must hold a non-managerial position. No past winners are eligible.
• Nomination testimonials should be no longer than one page. No attachments may be submitted.
• The individual’s service must be outstanding and the candidate must project a positive image of Atlantic City as a destination, as well as a positive image of their company.
• All nominations must be received at the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority office no later than March 31, 2008.

Award Categories (click to view categories - opens in new window)

Award Recipients:
The nomination committee, comprised of hospitality and business professionals, will review all nominations in confidence. Up to five (5) finalists will be chosen in each category.

Awards Ceremony:
Finalists will be recognized at a gala awards ceremony on May 14, 2008. All finalists will receive two complimentary tickets to the awards gala. Family, friends, and co-workers are invited to purchase additional tickets or corporate tables to attend the event and support their nominee.

Atlantic City Host Awards Sponsorship and Advertisement Opportunities:
Become a sponsor of the 11th Annual Atlantic City Host Awards, which takes place on May 14, 2008.  The AC Host Awards honors exemplary hospitality industry employees who enhance the visitor experience in Atlantic City.  This well-attended and highly publicized event draws many segments of the tourism industry. Click here to view details.

Selections are made by the Atlantic City Host Award Nomination Committee consisting of representatives from the hospitality industry. For more information contact the Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority at 609-449-7174.

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