FOR 2015 CFHLA MEMBERS ONLY • Deadline for submissions is

Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association
6675 Westwood Boulevard, Suite 210
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 313-5000 FAX (407) 313-5050
WEB: www.cfhla.org
Board of Directors
Rick Allen
Disney’s Art of Animation & Pop Century Resorts
Hugh Anderson
Holiday Inn at the Walt Disney World Resort
Stephanie Banks
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando Downtown
Mark Bastis
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Jeff Brinda
John Brost
ALL STAR Vacation Homes
Frank Cirrincione
Hilton Orlando / Altamonte Springs
Brian Comes
Hyatt Regency Orlando
Mark Cox
Villas of Grand Cypress
Mahmud Dhanani
Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort
Ruthann DiLauri
Minuteman Press
Chris Donohue
Orlando Airport Marriott
Peter Favier
Holiday Inn Orlando International Airport
Bill Friedrich
Embassy Suites Orlando I-Drive / Convention Center
James Grosso
Hilton in the Walt Disney World Resort
Jorg Heyer
Sheraton Vistana Villages
Carlton Hudson
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
FOR 2015 CFHLA MEMBERS ONLY
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November 6, 2014
Dear CFHLA Member,
For your information, CFHLA is preparing for the Golden Pineapple Awards Dinner. This program invites
Member Lodging establishments to nominate deserving: “Front Line / Hourly / Non-Supervisory / NonManagement” employees for Central Florida recognition.
Please consider nominating your deserving employees for these prestigious awards. This year CFHLA
will maintain the program as a special reception and dinner. Attached is the nomination form for all
thirteen categories:
 Back Office (Accounting, Administrative, IT, HR)
 Bell Person / Concierge
 Community Service
 Convention Center / Banquet
 Culinary
 Engineering
 Food & Beverage Service
 Front Office (PBX, Reservations, etc.)
 Housekeeping
 Laundry
 Recreational (Pool/Spa/Golf/Kids Activities)
 Security / Loss Prevention
 Steward / Dishwasher
Each honoree will receive a gift basket and a commemorative plaque. In addition, every nominee will be
given a special certificate of achievement and will be recognized during the program.
For your information, each of the thirteen honorees will be certified as a “Certified Guest Service
Professional (CGSP)” by the American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (additional details will be
forthcoming).
Peter Kacheris
Waldorf Astoria Orlando / Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
NOMINATION GUIDELINES
Johann Krieger
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Rod O’Connor
Avanti Resort Orlando
 Each property may submit ONLY ONE nomination FOR EACH CATEGORY.
 An employee may be nominated for the Community Service category for their contributions outside
of the workplace IN ADDITION to another category for their actual employment achievements.
 All nominees must be Front Line / Hourly / Non-Supervisory / Non-Management employees.
 A digital headshot must be submitted with the nomination form or it will not be accepted.
o Please forward via e-mail to Kim Gordon at [email protected].
o Headshot must be in high-resolution, JPEG format.
o Headshots will be utilized to recognize all nominees on the night of the activity.
John Parkinson
DoubleTree by Hilton in the WDW Resort
 Deadline for submissions is Friday, December 19, 2014.
Chris Pilavakis
Marriott Village at Lake Buena Vista
 Please invite your nominee(s) to the dinner scheduled for Thursday, January 29, 2015 – 6:00 PM
to 9:30 PM at the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld.
Rich Larkin
Wyndham Orlando Resort
Jay Leonard
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Resort
Joe Mahoney
HospitalityStaff
Kent Mitchell
Disney’s Contemporary Resort
Stuart Newmark
Westin Lake Mary Orlando North
Louis Robbins
Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Fred Sawyers
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
Cheryl Seckman
Courtyard by Marriott Orlando Downtown
This meaningful event is, once again, sponsored by Bright House Networks Enterprise Solutions.
Sincerely,
Laura Sherman
Encantada Resort
Bruce Skwarlo
Orlando Marriott Lake Mary
Scott Tripoli
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Richard J. Maladecki, CAE
President / CEO
Glen Vlasic
Sheraton Vistana Resort
Bob Walsh
Renaissance Orlando Hotel at SeaWorld
Glen Winsor
Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Keith Wolling
B Hotel in the Walt Disney World Resort
President / CEO
Richard J. Maladecki, CAE
2014 Executive Committee
Chairperson, Doug Gehret, Hilton Orlando
1st Vice Chairperson, Gerald Urquiola, Caribe Royale Resort & Convention Center
2nd Vice Chairperson, Dave Bartek, Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
Secretary, David Friederich, Grand Bohemian Hotel
Treasurer, Doug Ridge, Orlando World Center Marriott
Assistant Treasurer, Jetse Pottinga, Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
Historian, Pat Engfer, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Immediate Past Chairperson, Jim Burns, Grande Lakes Orlando
Please complete this form on your computer and
"Save As" new file for each nominee.
CENTRAL FLORIDA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
2014 GOLDEN PINEAPPLE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM
Corporate Sponsor:
Each nomination is for the Outstanding Employee of the Year in one of the following categories:
* Nominations MUST be typed and all fields must be completed *
* Each individual may only be nominated for ONE category per entry form *
* PLEASE LIMIT ANY ATTACHMENTS TO ONE TYPED PAGE *
* Only “Front Line / Hourly / Non-Supervisory / Non-Management” employees may be nominated *
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Back Office (Accounting, Administrative, IT, HR)
Bell Person/Concierge
Community Service (See Page 2 #5)
Convention Center / Banquet
Culinary
Engineering
Food & Beverage Service
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Front Office (PBX, Reservations, etc.)
Housekeeping
Laundry
Recreational (Pool/Spa/Golf/Kids Activities)
Security / Loss Prevention
Steward / Dishwasher
Each of the thirteen honorees will be certified as a “Certified Guest Service Professional (CGSP)” by the
American Hotel & Lodging Educational Institute (additional details will be forthcoming).
PLEASE TYPE
Nominee’s Name: ___________________________________________________________
Nominee’s Name – Phonetic Spelling: ___________________________________________
Nominee’s Position: __________________________________________________________
Start Date at Property: ________________________________________________________
Years in Industry: ___________________________________________________________
Length of Service in Job Category: ______________________________________________
Property Name: _____________________________________________________________
Address (include zip code): ____________________________________________________
Telephone Number: __________________________________________________________
Submitted by: ___________________________ Title: _______________________________
E-mail of Person Submitting Application: __________________________________________
* Please complete the second page (supporting document) and submit
both, along with headshot (JPEG format), to Kim Gordon at [email protected] *
ALL NOMINATIONS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2014
(NOMINATION FORM PAGE 1 OF 2)
CENTRAL FLORIDA HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION
2014 GOLDEN PINEAPPLE AWARDS NOMINATION FORM SUPPORTING DOCUMENT
(Use additional space if necessary, but please limit to one typed page)
1. Provide a brief summary of Nominee’s professional experience:
2. Highlights of job performance:
3. Hotel commitments beyond job duties:
4. Awards or recognition received:
5. Personal Accomplishments (Please include community service ONLY if nominating for
that award category):
6. General Comments:
(NOMINATION FORM PAGE 2 OF 2)

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