Hospitality Award Recipients

The Arlington Hospitality Awards honor the individuals who work to make the Hospitality Industry in Arlington County world-class. Arlington's hospitality employees are the reason why Arlington, Virginia is a great place to work, live and visit!

Winners are selected based on exemplary performance in the following categories: Arlington hotels and lodging; Arlington independent restaurants; Arlington transportation; and Arlington tourism and attractions. 

2008
George Bishop, Steward, Sheraton National Hotel
Aziz Wardak, Crystal Gateway Marriott
Sameer Abuelgasim, Key Bridge Marriott
Fiesha Lima, Sheraton National Hotel
Ivonne Camacho, Residence Inn Pentagon City
Robert Stewart, Crowne Plaza National Airport
Alison Christ, Willow Restaurant
Steve Stanby, Doubletree Crystal City
Nicolle Chavez, Key Bridge Marriott
Sabrina Virgil, Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Evan Davis, The Westin Arlington Gateway
Samantha Penny,  Embassy Suites Crystal City
Elizabith Nikola,
Crystal Gateway Marriott
Loi Nguyen, Key Bridge Marriott
Ernest Todd, Columbus Club of Arlington
Merceditas Sargent, Residence Inn Pentagon City
Abiy Tsega, Holiday Inn National Airport
Gonzalo Camacho, Key Bridge Marriott
William Asport, Sheraton National Hotel
Naomi Teklelemariam, The Ritz-Carlton Pentagon City
Sandy Liu, Crowne Plaza National Airport
Pablo Martinez, Crystal Gateway Marriott
Portia Conerly, Arlington Visitors Center
Viktor Kshov, Residence Inn Pentagon City
Fredis Gonzales, Crowne Plaza National Airport
Michael Brooks, Crystal Gateway Marriott

Legendary Service

Ida Bolden, Crowne Plaza National Airport
Jember Gebrewahid, Crystal City Marriott
Grace Kumi, Crowne Plaza National Airport
Betty Florence, The Columbus Club of Arlington
Marine Willieams, Holiday Inn National Airport
Vatcharee Lertmongkol,
Crowne Plaza National Airport

 

2007
Hassan Abdelmanan, Kitchen Supervisor, Key Bridge Marriott
Hasam Aziz, Banquet Supervisor, Holiday Inn Arlington at Ballston
Mamadou Bah, Coffee Attendant, The Ritz-Carlton - Pentagon City
Jose Benitez, Lead Cook, Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport
Yodit Berhe, Server, Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport
Servet Can, Public Area Impact, The Ritz-Carlton - Pentagon City
Thomas Chaney, Driver, The Ritz-Carlton - Pentagon City
Christina Coster, Guest Relations & Executive Assistant, Crystal City Marriott
Sandy Dalton, Security Manager, Doubletree Hotel Crystal City
Life Gessese, Maintenance Technician, Residence Inn by Marriott, Pentagon City
IVilma Granados, Cook, Holiday Inn National Airport
Konstantin Metelkov, Concierge, Hyatt Regency Crystal City
Amelida Pozo, Housekeeping Room Attendant, The Ritz-Carlton - Pentagon City
Ana Rodriguez, Housekeeper, Key Bridge Marriott
Shambhu Singh, Executive Chef, Sangam Restaurant
Yeshi Tadesse, Administrative Assistance, Holiday Inn National Airport
My My Tran, Gatehouse Dining Room Attendant, Residence Inn by Marriott, Pentagon City
Ana Valdez, Room Attendant, Holiday Inn National Airport
Leadership Superstars
Ginger Emerson, Manager of Special Events, Willow Restaurant
Chiranjibi Sapkota, Banquet Supervisor, Crowne Plaza Washington National Airport
Legendary Service
Ginger Emerson, Manager of Special Events, Willow Restaurant
Chiranjibi Sapkota, Banquet