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2018 Back of House – Food and Beverage Finalist Osbaldo Sanchez Hyatt Regency What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Radisson Hotel, now is Cascada water park Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Leticia Dominguez , Chef Phil’s Beltran , Chef Patrick Mohn What has been the highlight of your career? Stewarding Supervisor Red or Green? Red … Read More

2018 Front of House – Hospitality Finalist Diana Roman Home2 Suites by Hilton What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Home2 suites by Hilton is my first and only hotel job. Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Yahima Hernandez, my boss and mentor at the Home2 Suites, has helped me be more confident and encouraging throughout her … Read More

2018 Back of House – Food and Beverage Finalist Peter Vigil La Fonda on the Plaza What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Washing Dishes in Las Cruces at Tagmeyers Steak House Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? My cousin Lela Cross What has been the highlight of your career? The highlight of my career has been … Read More

2018 Back of House – Food and Beverage Finalist Charles Guiswite Isleta Resort & Casino What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? Dons Quality Bakery, VA OJT program 1975; cleaning and greasing bread pans, and all tasks no one else wanted. Who has helped/mentored you throughout your career? Alfred Hiltbunner, Pastry Chef, Rolf Hueglin, Konditormiester What has been … Read More

2018 Tourism Professional of the Year Finalist Bill Lee Gallup McKinley County Chamber of Commerce What was your first job in the hospitality/tourism industry? I was named CEO for Adventure Gallup & Beyond… an organization that promoted outdoor tourism in McKinley County. Then I became the CEO of the Gallup/McKinley County Chamber of Commerce, who is tasked with helping to … Read More

Supplier-Vendor of the Year Joe’s Pasta House Rio Rancho Joe and KC Guzzardi , the owners of Joe’s Pasta House, and their entire staff are charming and welcoming host to visitors and local community members alike. They market their state, community, and product genuinely. Serving the Rio Rancho & Albuquerque area for over 12 years; Joe’s Pasta House proudly shares … Read More

Did you know that September is National Service Dog Month? In honor of National Service Dog Month, we have put together some information about service dogs and service animals, and how venues, hotels, and other businesses can accommodate someone with a service animal. What are service animals? According to the Americans with Disabilities Act a service animal means any dog … Read More

Back-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year Charles Guiswite Executive Pastry Chef Isleta Resort & Casino Overview: Charles has been with Isleta Resort and Casino for eight years and as the Executive Pastry Chef for a full service resort and casino, he is responsible to provide everything related to pastry, desserts and bread for this entire operation. He does … Read More

Best Broadcast Campaign Sandia Resort & Casino “Get Closer” Agency: Tribal Resources Sandia Resort & Casino worked with Tribal Resources on the “Get Closer” campaign to inspire and ignite interest in the resort as a place that is more than just the sum of its spectacular parts. For newcomers, the goal of the campaign was to frame Sandia Resort & … Read More

Outstanding Event Fiestas de Las Vegas City of Las Vegas Overview: Fiestas de Las Vegas is one of the largest events held in Northern New Mexico and celebrated its 130th year. The event focuses around the music of Northern New Mexico and family oriented attractions. Food vendors sell everything from burritos, enchiladas to roasted corn. The event is held in … Read More