Stars of the Industry Winners
Congratulations to all the winners of the Sevier County Lodging Alliance 2009 Star’s of the Industry Awards.
The luncheon was held August 4th, 2009 at the Holiday Inn in Pigeon Forge. These winners will now advance to the state competition.
Hotelier of the Year
Johnny Hill,
General Manager Holiday Inn –Pigeon Forge
Preferred Vendor Award of Excellence
Judy Ann Dial
Reserve Direct
Associate Award of Excellence
Michael Simonis
Ripley’s Entertainment
Outstanding General Manager of t he Year – 101+ units
Jackelyn Schafer, General Manager
Park Vista Hotel and Convention Center
Outstanding General Manager of the Year – 1-100 units
Henry Piarrot, General Manager
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Kodak
Outstanding Manager of the Year – 1-100 units
T ina Compton, Housekeeping Supervisor
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Kodak
Outstanding Manager of the Year – 100 + units
Gina Mikles
Hearthside Cabins
Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 1-100 units
Kimberly Hinkle
Fairfield Inn & Suites – Kodak
Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year – 100 + units
Brandi Blevins
Hearthside Cabins
Community Service Award
Candace Ogle & Staff
Best Western Twin Islands, Best Western Crossroad and Ogle Properties
Good Earth Keeping Award
Kris Reagan and Staff Hilton
Garden Inn – Gatlinburg
Hospitality Educator of the Year
Joseph Fall
Walter’s State Community College
Congratulations to this years winners and start thinking about who you know that shines in the industry for 2010. We need your support to continue the success of this program.













