2015 Top HAT Award Winners

Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) had the TIARRA awards and New Mexico Lodgers Association (NMLA) had the Stars of the Industry Awards but since those two have merged to form the new New Mexico Hospitality Association, we brought the Top HAT Awards Gala front and center with a fun-filled night of celebration!
2015 Winners

Front-of-the-House Hospitality
Ruben Marquez
Assistant Bell Captain
La Fonda on the Plaza

Front-of-the-House Food and Beverage
Andrew Garcia
Assistant Dining Room Manager
La Fonda on the Plaza

Back-of-the-House Hospitality
Mat Bolinger
Director of Operations
Spectra/Santa Ana Star Center

Back-of-the-House Food and Beverage
Ryan Numair
Chef De Cuisine
Hotel Andaluz

Outstanding Event
Santa Fe Wine and Chile Fiesta
TOURISM Santa Fe

Outstanding Attraction
La Fonda Detours- Docent Art & History Tours
La Fonda on the Plaza

Best Print Campaign
Las Cruces Country Music Festival
Las Cruces Convention & Visitors Bureau
Agency: Moetiv8 Marketing

Best Digital Campaign
Fly to Sunshine
Albuquerque Convention Center & Visitors Bureau
Agency: McKee, Wallwork & Co.

Best Broadcast
The Bachelor in Santa Fe & Northern New Mexico
TOURISM Santa Fe

Most Innovative Campaign
New Lobby Lounge Naming Contest
Eldorado Hotel & Spa
a Heritage Hotels & Resorts property

Tourism Professional of the Year
Georgia Strickfaden
Owner/Operator
Buffalo Tours

Hospitality Professional of the Year
Rafael Avalos
Director of Housekeeping
Hilton Santa Fe Buffalo Thunder