Tamuning, Guam – GVB and GHRA recognized 95 nominees and 25 winners at the Hospitality Employees are Outstanding (HERO) and Golden Latte Awards with a special luncheon and awards ceremony on Aug. 13 at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort. The HERO and Golden Latte awards distinguish outstanding individuals and companies for their excellent contributions to the tourism community.
Winners for the HERO Awards include the following: Håfa Adai Spirit Floyd Waguk (Pacific Islands Club) Ernest Chonggum (B&G Pacific) Rookie of The Year Christopher Crame (Hilton Guam Resort & Spa) Thomas Steven S.N. Cruz (Pacific Islands Club) Life Saving Setiel Velasco (Hyatt Regency Guam) Ryan Yarofalpiy (Hyatt Regency Guam) Integrity James Ordona (Dusit Thani Guam) Jaime Antonio (The Tsubaki Tower) Dorothy Nemarhmwar (RIHGA Royal Laguna Guam Resort) Mary Ann E.
Ablania (McDonald’s of Guam) Non-Supervisory Hillary Ann Joker (Hotel Nikko Guam) Anthony Nericua (Hilton Guam Resort & Spa) Supervisory Jacilyn Calvo (Hyatt Regency Guam) Roy Galao (Hyatt Regency Guam) Middle Management Kinara Buekea (Hyatt Regency Guam) Queenelyn Luna Izar (Hyatt Regency Guam) Winners for the Golden Latte Awards include the following: Håfa Adai Spirit Supernatural Legends of Guam Display (Hilton Guam Resort & Spa) Sustainability The Westin Resort Guam Most Outstanding Tourist Attraction Super American Circus (Pacific Islands Club Guam) Most Outstanding Tourism Promotion HYMarket (Hyatt Regency Guam) Most Outstanding Tour Operator Kloppenburg Enterprises, Inc. (KEI) Best Allied Member Atkins Kroll Guam, Inc. Best Restaurateur Member Akihiro Tani (Fish Eye Marine Park) Best Hotelier Member Dean Huntsman (Dusit Thani Guam) Golden Latte Individual award: Sophia Chu Wigsten (Hyatt Regency Guam) “GHRA firmly believes that acknowledging and honoring individuals and businesses that contribute to the prosperity of the tourism industry is essential in maintaining Guam’s distinctive visitor experience,” stated GHRA President Mary P.
Rhodes. “The HERO and Golden Latte Awards honor the remarkable individuals and businesses who show the Håfa Adai spirit and tenacity with remarkable passion and commitment to our industry, which plays a crucial role in facilitating career development, fostering a positive workforce and promoting the benefits of working in the hospitality sector.”.
