2017 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!
Please visit http://newmexicohospitality.org/2018TopHAT for information on this year’s Top HAT Awards Gala.
2017 Winners
Premier Award
Supplier/Vendor of the Year presented
Paul Thompson & Associates (Santa Fe Valet)
Premier Award
Hospitality Professional of the Year
Kenneth Riege
Comfort Suites Gallup
Premier Award
Tourism Professional of the Year
Wendi Gelfound
Big W inc., formerly of Ojo Spa Restorts
Premier Award
Limited Service Hotel of the Year
Lundeen Inn of the Arts (Las Cruces)
Premier Award
Full Service Hotel of the Year
Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
Personnel Award
Back-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year
Teresita Norwood
Hyatt Regency
Personnel Award
Back-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year
Carlos Dominguez
La Fonda on the Plaza
Personnel Award
Front-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year
Gabe Martinez
La Fonda on the Plaza
Personnel Award
Front-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year
Marco Chamorro
Isleta Resorts & Casino
Marketing Award
Best Broadcast Campaign
NBCUniversal Commercial Spots
Visit Albuquerque
Marketing Award
Best Digital Campaign
The Andaluz Experience
Hotel Andaluz
Marketing Award
Best Print Campaign
2017 Visitors Guide
Santa Fe County
Marketing Award
Most Innovative Campaign
Rainy Day Discounts
Routes Bicycle Tours & Rentals
Product Development Award
Best New Experience
New Mexico True Atomic City Spy Tour
Los Alamos Commerce & Development Corporation
Product Development Award
Outstanding Attraction
Route 66 Neon Drive Thru
Team 66: Marketing Steering Committee
Product Development Award
Outstanding Event
Pork & Brew
Visit Rio Rancho