Wendy Kallergis, President & CEO, and Raj Singh, Chairman of the Board, of the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association's (GMBHA) honor Wilnes Nelson of the Hyatt Regency Miami - the "2012 Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year" during the 18th Annual Inn Key Awards at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach. — Photo by Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association

On April 19th at the Fontainebleau Miami Beach, the Greater Miami and The Beaches Hotel Association held their 18th Annual Inn Key Awards, which recognizes exceptional hotel employees and hotel members in Miami Dade County. The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association is a membership organization comprised of hoteliers and allied members across Miami Dade County. The association"s goal is to promote the interest of its members through advocacy, education and partnerships and advance Miami as the visitor"s destination of choice. For more information, visit www.gmbha.com.

The 2012 Inn Key Awards Winners include:

  • Lodging Employee of the Year Winner - Wilnes Nelson, Hyatt Regency Miami
  • Bellperson Achievement Award Winners -Jerry Dan, Fontainebleau Miami Beach; & Dorgis Delgado, Surfcomber Hotel
  • Concierge Achievement Award Winners - David Harwell, Loews Miami Beach Hotel; & Wendy Finot, Dream South Beach
  • Culinary/Kitchen Achievement Award Winners - Daniel Echeverry, Four Seasons Hotel Miami; & Ciprian Rodriguez, Ritz Carlton Coconut Grove
  • Engineering Achievement Award Winners - Gustavo Roldan, Turnberry Isle Miami; & Manuel Gaytan, The Raleigh Hotel
  • Food & Beverage Achievement Award Winners- Tamara Szczepanska-Acuna, Embassy Suites Miami Int'l Airport; & Yohanes Saenz, Hotel Indigo
  • Front Office Achievement Award Winners - Georgina Pitti, Miami Marriott Biscayne Bay; & Carlos Gonzalez, Delano
  • Recreation Achievement Award Winners - Natalia Litardo, Ritz Carlton South Beach; & Paul Thrussell, Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa
  • Roomkeeper Achievement Award Winners - Elza Leite, JW Marriott Marquis; & Lorraine Chamorro, The Betsy South Beach
  • Security Officer Achievement Award Winners - Wilber Petit, Acqualina Resort & Spa; & Raul Ceballo, Mandarin Oriental Hotel Miami
  • Valet Achievement Award Winners - Cristian Taborda, Shore Club; & Fendnel Henry, Clevelander & Essex House Hotels

HOTEL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD WINNERS

  • Community Service - Shore Club & The Betsy South Beach
  • Diversity in the Workplace - Eden Roc Renaissance Resort & Spa
  • Employee Relations - MDM Hotel Group
  • Environmental Quality - Intercontinental Miami & The Setai
  • Guest Relations - Fontainebleau Miami Beach & Canyon Ranch Hotel & Spa

Vanja Majkic
Membership Relations Manager
Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association