The Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority (ACCVA) recognized 26 individuals in the hospitality field during the annual Host Awards on Wednesday, May 9. Host Award winners were nominated for their enthusiasm, exemplary customer service and ability to enhance the overall experience of the visitors they serve. They were chosen from more than 300 nominees by a selection committee consisting of educators, along with representatives from area organizations including the Greater Atlantic City Chamber, Local 54 and the Atlantic City Hotel & Lodging Association, among others.

2012 Atlantic City Host Award Winners

Best Sever, Non Casino Restaurant – Raiza Figueroa, Cuba Libre
Best Server, Fine Dining Casino Restaurant – Edward Carbonera, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Best Server, Casual Dining Casino Restaurant – Steven Rosa, Harrah’s Atlantic City
Best Server, Banquet/ Catering – Lisa Genova, Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort
Best Food and Beverage Support – Edgar Martinez, Harbor Pines Golf Club
Best Bartender – Dennis Smith, Resorts Atlantic City
Best Host/ Hostess – Dina Alcantar, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Best Visitor Information Personnel (Thomas G. Henning Award) -Luz Vatthanavong, Boardwalk Information Center, Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority
Best Retail Sales – Brianna Hagar, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa/ The Water Club
Best Valet – Wilson Quiles, Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
Best Door Person – John Mora, Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
Best Bell Person – Thomas Hunt, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Best Room Service Personnel – Luis Fuentes, Harrah’s Resort Atlantic City
Best Butler – George Fabrizio– Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Best Room Attendant/ Housekeeper – Cathy Orange – Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
Best Food Production Personnel – Donald Smith, Showboat Atlantic City
Best Concierge/ Guest Services – Diane Smith, Sheraton Atlantic City Convention Center Hotel
Best Heart/ Back of the House – Eduardo Perez, Atlantic Club Casino Hotel
Best  Reservationist – Leonora West, Tropicana Casino Resort
Best Security Personnel – Thomas Harding, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa
Best Casino Games Personnel (Ray Kot Award) – Jane Tarewicz, Bally’s Atlantic City
Best Casino Support Personnel – Alice Martin, Caesars Atlantic City
Best Public Area Personnel – Javiel Feliciano Tropicana Casino & Resort
Best Cashier – Petra Campos, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa/ The Water Club
Best Cocktail Server – Kathleen Merkh, Caesars Atlantic City
Best Spa Attendant – Jordan Avant III, Atlantic Club Casino Hotel

Tags: Atlantic City Convention & Visitors Authority, Host Awards

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