The Coachella Valley High School-Hospitality Academy 2016 CVB Scholarship Winners
Each recipient received $1,000 thanks to generous contributions by Gary Cardiff, Owner/President of Cardiff Limousine & Transportation; Rolf Hoehn, Director of Business Development for the Indian Wells Tennis Garden; Jay Chesterton, Vice President Hotel Operations and Food & Beverage at Fantasy Springs Resort Casino; Harold Matzner, philanthropist and restaurant owner and the CVB.
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Adrian Guadarrama
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Alyssa Silva
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Madai Gil
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Delilah Naranjo
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Karen G. Osorio
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Aylene Sicairos
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Julissa Quintana
Hospitality Awards
Bolded names and * denotes winners
City of Palm Springs
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows: Don Devine*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Ace Hotel & Swim Club: Antonio Garcia*
dish Creative Cuisine: Tony Knowles*
City of Desert Hot Springs
FRONTLINE WINNERS:
El Morocco Inn & Spa: Florence Martin*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Two Bunch Palms, Facilities Team*: Ilia Torres, Patrick McConnell, Billy Harp, Mario Fuentes, Luis Ramirez, Juan Parra, Reyes Martinez, Omar Aguilar Quintero, Ruben Alonso and Jose Zavala
City of Cathedral City
FRONTLINE WINNER:
City of Cathedral City: Chris Parman*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs: Amparo Martinez*
City of Rancho Mirage
FRONTLINE WINNER:
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage: Donald Maselli Jr.*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa: Gloria Hernandez*
City of Palm Desert
FRONTLINE WINNER:
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Maria Elena Sembenini*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Cardiff Limousine & Transportation: Stephen Tabberer*
City of Indian Wells
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Miramonte Resort & Spa: Esteban Gonzalez*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa: Kaylene Gustafson*
City of La Quinta
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta: David Ramierz*
La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort: Magdalena Trevizo*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA West, a Waldorf Astoria Resort: Alicia Palu*
City of Indio
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: Andrea Perez*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Jackalope Ranch: Saya Khem*
City of Coachella
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Coachella Chamber of Commerce: Elsa Reyes*
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
BMW Performance Center West at The Thermal Club: Kevin Beltran*
Palm Award: Recognition of Partnership
BMW Performance Center West at The Thermal Club
Oasis Award: Recognition of Sustainability
Augustine Casino
Santa Rosa Award: Recognition of Destination Excellence
Mary Jo Ginther, Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
San Jacinto Award: Recognition of Dedication
Modernism Week
Spirit of Toursim Award: Presented to an exemplary organization or individual who embodies the spirit of tourism
Palm Springs Life Magazine
Hospitality Award Nominees
City of Palm Springs
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Ace Hotel & Swim Club: Edwin Quijada, Eva Pacheco, Shannon Mesey, Vibian Carias
Brian Wanzek /Bella da Ball
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs: Monica Escobar
Brandini Toffee Palm Springs: Brandon Weimer
Desert Paradise Resort Hotel: Karol Martinez
dish Creative Cuisine: Spencer Bartlett
Eight4Nine Restaurant & Lounge: Willie Rhine, Charlene Magdaleno
Hilton Palm Springs: Janette Flores
Hyatt Palm Springs: Ahmed Elkadim, Alan Khu, Barry Salyer, Guillermo Aparacio
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs: Ben Segura
L'Horizon Resort and Spa: Nathan Nichols
LULU California Bistro: Michael Flaherty
Oranj Palm Vacation Homes: Denni Russell
Palm Springs Convention Center: Kristie Dore
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel: Janeth Mejia, Mark Quesada
The Saguaro Hotel & Pool: Mario Mora, Robert Ramirez, Michelle Smith
SO•PA at L'Horizon Resort & Spa: Michael Worth
Spa Resort Casino: Tammy Van Fossen
Purple Room Supper Club: Shawna Santillanes
The Tropicale Restaurant & Coral Seas Lounge: Derrik Lewis Musical & Trio
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Ace Hotel & Swim Club: Salvador Jimenez
Avalon Hotel and Bungalows: Chris Canseco
Boys & Girls Club of Palm Springs: Children's Center Team
Desert Paradise Resort Hotel: Dale Dawursk
Hilton Palm Springs: Elizabeth Encino
Hyatt Palm Springs: Aurelio Martinez, Silvestre Aparicio-Ceballo, Vilma Rodriguez, Victor Lopez
Kaiser Grille Palm Springs: Carlos Carmona
Oranj Palm Vacation Homes: Denni Russell
Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel: Giselle Lopez, Byron Solares
Spa Resort Casino: Linda Murrell
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City of Desert Hot Springs
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce: Heather Coladonato
Playoffs Sports Bar and Bar One Catering: Eric Pontius
Two Bunch Palms: Jennifer Strand
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Miracle Springs Resort & Spa: Krystal Bradley
City of Cathedral City
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Enterprise Rent-a-Car: Keith Gilad
UltraStar Mary Pickford Theatres: Management Team
Piazza Trilussa Ristorante: Pablo Cetina
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Bontá Restaurant & Bar: Chef Hector Salvatierra
UltraStar Mary Pickford Theatres: Miriam Navarro
City of Rancho Mirage
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa: Erin Vetere
Catalan Mediterranean Cuisine: Cynthia Davis
Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa: David Woo
Rancho Mirage Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Information: Patty Szymik & Loraine Mace
The Ritz-Carlton, Rancho Mirage: Bruce Reifel, Neno (Nedzad) Ceranic
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa: Brandon Christensen, Gisel Martinez, Ashley Lively, Darryl Lee Tidwell, Jose Luis Gonzalez, Marco Sosa, Maricela Orozco, Raul Gomez, Rene Lopez-Gastelum, Ashley Gurrola
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas: Anisa Khov
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa: Marcos Ramirez
The Westin Mission Hills Golf Resort & Spa: Alexander Camacho, Angelo Dewitt, Jesus “Jesse” Medina, Hector Chacon, Julio Melendez, Margarita Cardoso, William Alfaro
The Westin Mission Hills Resort & Villas: Alfredo Torres
City of Palm Desert
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Big Wheel Tours: Amy Kearney
CVSPIN, Inc. dba Tour de Palm Springs: Daphne Jasperse
Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events: Emelie Pittendrigh
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa: Mirko Marchi, Dixie Smith
Kaiser Restaurant Group: Aurissa Parsons
Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers: Brett Stein
Marriott Desert Springs Villas: Sarah Joseph
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Resort: Matt Mailander
The Living Desert: Park Services
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: Jenessa Kelly
Westin Desert Willow Villas: David Santillan
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe: Nick D'Elia
WP Kitchen + Bar: Kayla Pritchard & Front of House Staff
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Big Wheel Tours: Ali Snowden
Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Event: Khail Keeler
Leeds & Son Fine Jewelers: Brett Stein
Marriott's Shadow Ridge Resort: Marlena Tamayo
The Living Desert: Stacey Watson
Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar: Margarito Hernandez
Westin Desert Willow Villas: Angel Zamora
Wilma & Frieda's Cafe: Chad Spears
WP Kitchen + Bar: Lily Pavon & Back of House Staff
City of Indian Wells
FRONTLINE WINNER:
Hyatt Regency Indian Wells Resort & Spa: Maria Romero and The Team at Agua Serena Spa
Miramonte Resort & Spa: Amy Ruiz
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Spa: Katie Skrajewski, Eric Theiss, Kip Reuman
BACK OF HOUSE WINNERS:
Indian Wells Resort Hotel: Adela Alvarez
Miramonte Resort & Spa: Jose Vasquez
Renaissance Indian Wells Resort & Sp: Kelly Hall
City of La Quinta
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
COJ Events: Cathy O'Connell
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa: Patty Cabrera
La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST, a Waldorf Astoria Resort: Jose Pepe Guerrero
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Embassy Suites La Quinta Hotel & Spa: Mark Correa, Mike Beck
Homewood Suites by Hilton La Quinta: David Ramirez
City of Indio
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
Fantasy Springs Resort Casin: Brenda Villalobos
Jackalope Ranch: Charles Paul
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino: Santiago Sepulveda
Indio Super 8 & Suites: Erika Campana
City of Coachella
FRONTLINE NOMINEES:
BMW Performance Center West at The Thermal Club: Adam Seaman
BACK OF HOUSE NOMINEES:
City of Coachella: Maritza Martinez
Palm Award: Recognition of Partnership Nominees
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Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
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PSAV Presentation Services
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JNS Media Specialists
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Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
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IW Coffee
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Indio Super 8 & Suites
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Colt's Lodge
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Palm Springs Bureau of Tourism
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Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
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Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce
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Live Magazine
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THE SPRING - A Natural Hot Mineral Spring Resort & Spa
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Palm Springs Life
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Spa Resort Casino
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City of Palm Springs Special Events Planning
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The SoCal Coyotes
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Celebrity Tours and Palm Springs Windmill Tours
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CVSPIN, Inc. dba Tour de Palm Springs Patriot Ride for our Heroe
Oasis Award: Recognition of Sustainability Nominees
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Jamie Humphrey, Coachella Valley Brewing Co.
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Jon Nelson and Frank Young, Colt’s Lodge
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La Quinta Resort & Club and PGA WEST, a Waldorf Astoria Resort
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Laurie Baldwin, Palm Desert Area Chamber of Commerce
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Savoury's, Inc. at the Palm Springs Convention Center
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Sunnylands Center & Gardens
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College of the Desert
Santa Rosa Award: Recognition of Destination Excellence Nominees
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Arthur Vasquez, Babe's Bar-B-Que & Brewhouse
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Chris Pardo & Partners, ARRIVE Palm Springs
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Dan Pferschy, Spa Resort Casino
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Daphne Jasperse, CVSPIN, Inc. dba Tour de Palm Springs Patriot Ride for our Heroes
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Gabe Codding, ANA Inspiration
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Jonetta Page, Lamar Advertising of Palm Springs
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Jordan Fife, L'Horizon Resort & Spa
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Karyn Menicci, JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa
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Khail Keeler, Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
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Kimberly Nilsson, Desert Adventures Red Jeep Tours & Events
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Lars Thane Mauro Passerini & Sharon Burger, A Transportation Service
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Lois Anderson, Gadabout Vacations and Anderson Travel
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Richard Kip Serafin, Locations 760 | The KiP Group
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Robert Barrett, City of Rancho Mirage
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Victor Quevedo, Hilton Palm Springs
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Destination PSP, Inc.
San Jacinto Award: Recognition of Dedication Nominees
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Ace Hotel and Swim Club
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Desert Hot Springs Chamber of Commerce
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DoubleTree by Hilton Golf Resort Palm Springs
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Desert Rocks Indoor Climbing Gym
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Melissa Morgan Fine Art
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Desert Hot Springs Inn