BETHESDA, Md., May 15, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) has honored ten associates from around the world with its highest honor, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence. Established in 1987 in honor of the company's founder, the Award of Excellence is presented annually to Marriott associates nominated by their supervisors or peers for their outstanding performance, and for demonstrating the five key traits inscribed on the award medallion: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance.
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Marriott also announced the recipients of its Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service, and the J.W. Marriott, Jr., Diversity Excellence Award.
Read Bill Marriott's blog about a special honoree, Phyllis Hester, his assistant of 25 years.
For the Award of Excellence, Marriott's senior management selected the following honorees from hundreds of nominations sent from around the world. Check out Our Stories to learn more about each honoree.
Ms. Jinney Byrne |
Ms. Marfelia Fernandez |
Ms. Mercy Fernandez |
Mr. Gilbert Gonzales |
Mr. Ben Voogd |
Ms. Phyllis Hill Johnson |
Ms. Phyllis Hester |
Mr. Richard Rivera |
Ms. Shirley Nelson |
Ms. Tanya Ritter |
The Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service is presented to a Marriott business unit and its team of associates in recognition of excellence in corporate citizenship. This prestigious award recognizes the desire of Marriott and its people to carry on the commitment of the company's founders by giving energy, time and resources to help improve the lives of others. This year's recipient was the Courtyard by Marriott New York JFK Airport, Jamaica, New York.
The J.W. Marriott, Jr., Diversity Excellence Award is the highest form of recognition for a business unit, corporate department or individual that demonstrates excellence in promoting diversity and building an environment of inclusion for all. This year's recipient was Grosvenor House, A JW Marriott Hotel, London, United Kingdom.
Marriott International, Inc. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, with more than 3,800 properties in 74 countries and territories and reported revenues of nearly $12 billion in fiscal year 2012. The company operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts under 18 brands. For more information or reservations, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com.
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