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​Employee recognition and retention are invaluable to the success of hotels and especially now more than ever, employees are the heart and soul of our industry. We salute ALL our Star employees who embody resilience, compassion and dedication to Illinois' hospitality community.
Thank you to all who made the 2022 Stars of the Industry the biggest and best of its kind yet!  TOGETHER WE SALUTE ALL OF THE 2022 NOMINEES, FINALISTS AND WINNERS!
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​​CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS FROM THE DECEMBER 14, 2022 STARS EVENT.
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2022 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY WINNERS                                                                      
MAINTENANCE by HD Supply                                    
Ann Bolden, Hilton Chicago                                       
HOUSEKEEPING by Ecolab                                           
Ana Parada, Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel                                     
GUEST SERVICES by Bright Sky Hospitality Staffing                                          
Parker Kohl, Hotel Lincoln Chicago                                               
F&B HEART OF THE HOUSE by Ecolab                                    
Crisoforo Velazquez, theWit Chicago - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel                                               
F&B FRONT OF THE HOUSE by UnitedHealthcare                                            
Julia Cox, SpringHill Suites by Marriott Springfield Southwest                                               
FIRST LEVEL SUPERVISOR by Kendall College at National Louis University                                            
Selamawit Weldemichael, Four Seasons Hotel Chicago                                               
BELL STAFF                                        
Will White, InterContinental Chicago Magnificent Mile                                               
ADMINISTRATIVE                                           
Dekesha Byrd, Bloomington-Normal Marriott Hotel and Conference Center                                               
MANAGER by First Hospitality                                  
Katy Javoronok, DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bloomington                                               
COMMUNITY SERVICE by Kendall College at National Louis University                                  
LondonHouse Chicago, Curio Collection by Hilton                        
GOOD EARTHKEEPING by Constellation                               
Hilton Chicago                  
MIXOLOGY by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Illinois & Proximo Brands                                         
Josue Mancero, Hotel Zachary Chicago
ALLIED                                 
Mike Evans, Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits - Illinois
DEPARTMENT-DIVISION HEAD by Atira Hotels                                  
Michelle Boyd, Chicago Marriott Suites Deerfield / Embassy Suites North Shore Deerfield                                             
PAUL R. BAUER SECURITY PRACTITIONER                                            
Juan D. Alfaro-Manriquez, Trump International Hotel & Tower Chicago
HOTELIER by Windy City Laundry                                             
Tommie Van, Residence Inn by Marriott Chicago Downtown/Loop
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2022 STARS OF THE INDUSTRY WINNERS!
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Participating in Stars of the Industry
​IHLA's Stars of the Industry Awards Program was established in 1996 to honor IHLA member hotel employees for their outstanding accomplishments, service, and leadership in the hospitality and lodging industry. Illinois has thousands of exceptional hotel and lodging employees who help our millions of visitors enjoy their stay in our great state.  The Stars Program recognizes the best of the best, those who truly go above and beyond and whose incredible hard work, dedication, attentiveness, and genuine kindness towards both guests and fellow colleagues is an inspiration to their peers.

​We encourage all of our members to participate in this high profile employee recognition program; to nominate and show appreciation for their outstanding team members and give them the opportunity to be recognized by their peers at an entertaining celebration they will never forget. There is no cost to nominate an IHLA hotel member employee. 

Recognition 
All nominees will be listed on our website and in the Stars Program and will receive an IHLA Stars of the Industry Recognition Certificate. New hotels that nominate employees for the first time will receive special recognition in the Stars Program. It is IHLA's privilege to celebrate the accomplishments of all the nominees, finalists, and winners presented each year. 


Nominations and Eligibility
The nomination process begins in September and we've made it easy.  Simply complete the online nominee application form and upload a one page document explaining why the nominee deserves the Star award in their category including supporting documents showcasing testimonial letters, guest comment cards or pictures of nominees in action. 
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Resubmitting updated applications for previous year's nominees is encouraged.  Previous winners are not eligible to be nominated again in the same category if they have won a star at the regional or state level within the past three years.  Open to IHLA Member hotels only. 


2022 Individual Employee Awards 
  1. Hotelier of the Year Presented by Windy City Laundry
  2. Department-Division Head Employee of the Year Presented by Atira Hotels
  3. Manager of the Year Presented by First Hospitality
  4. Administrative Employee of the Year
  5. Bell Staff Employee of the Year
  6. First-Level Supervisor Employee of the Year Presented by Kendall College at National Louis University
  7. Food & Beverage Employee of the Year - Front of the House Presented by UnitedHealthcare
  8. Food & Beverage Employee of the Year - Heart of the House Presented by Ecolab
  9. Guest Service Employee of the Year Presented by Bright Sky Group of Services
  10. Housekeeping Employee of the Year Presented by Ecolab
  11. Maintenance Employee of the Year Presented by HD Supply
  12. Paul R. Bauer Security Practitioner Award
  13. Star Mixology Award  Presented by Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits of Illinois and Proximo Spirits Co.
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2022 Hotel Property Awards
  1. Community Service Award Presented by Kendall College at National Louis University
  2. Good Earthkeeping Award Presented by Constellation

​Detailed Descriptions of Each Category

​For questions about the Stars of the Industry program contact:
Kristen Curnyn         
2022 Star Mixology Nomination PDF
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