The 11th Annual Crystal Pineapple Awards Fundraising Gala, organized by the St. Maarten Hospitality & Trade Association, officially opened their nomination period on Monday September 5th, 2016 and closes on Friday September 30th, 2016 . The Award Ceremony is scheduled to be held on Saturday November 19th, 2016 at the Sonesta Maho Beach Resort & Casino starting at 7pm. The 11th edition of the Award ceremony will incorporate national elements which showcase the beauty and uniqueness of our island, focusing on the Branding of St. Maarten.
Each year employers and the general public are requested to nominate persons in various categories. These employees are very grateful and appreciative to be recognized by the community and their employers. Every year, these nominees open their hearts to the SHTA personnel for doing such an event where they feel and are highly recognized for their professional contribution.
“It was a privilege to be ‘a vacation consultant,’ not a salesperson. Receiving the recognition was a milestone in my 35 year long career in the hospitality industry” – Ingrid Bosnie. Winner of Outstanding Performance in Sales (Timeshare).
The Crystal Pineapple Awards is a great opportunity for employers from all industries to show their outstanding employees how much they value them by nominating them for the various categories. Many companies use this event every year to recognize their top performers during this special and exiting gala event.
“When I found out I was nominated I was thrilled, it is such an honor to be considered for the Crystal Pineapple Awards. Aqua Mania Adventures makes an effort to make every staff member feel appreciated, but to receive island wide recognition, that is simply amazing! I am a proud winner and have the award on my desk for everyone to see. I feel like every employer should make an effort to recognize their outstanding staff members and there is no better way than by receiving a nomination for the Crystal Pineapple Awards!” – Kathleen Rogers. Winner of the Trade sector: Salesperson of the Year.
This year SHTA has added a new category which is ‘Taxi/Tour person of the year’ to the list. Tour guides and/or taxi drivers are often the first friendly face our island visitors encounter, therefore they deserve the recognition from the Hospitality & Tourism Industry. As with all the categories, employers and the public are asked to nominate in full force.
In addition to aforementioned award, the following categories are open for nominations:
ACCOMMODATIONS DIVISION: Employee and Manager of the year
RESTAURANT DIVISION: Employee, Chef, Bartender of the year
TRADE: Employee, and Manager of the year.
SPECIAL AWARDS: Outstanding Community Service Achievement, Best Customer Service Rep, Taxi/Tour person of the year, Entertainer of the Year and Sales person Of the year.
The nomination period closes on 30th of September 2016. The voting period commences shortly after. Send in your nominations as soon as possible before the closing date!!
The nomination form and category qualifications can be found ONLINE on the SHTA website www.shta.com/events/crystalpineappleawards. In addition, the general public is encouraged to visit us on Facebook: “Crystal Pineapple Awards”. For more information, please contact the SHTA office: 542-0108, e-mail: office@shta.com