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AHLA Basis Raises Over $1 Million at Annual Evening Of A Thousand Stars Gala
Saturday, February 1, 2025
The AHLA Basis raised over $1M at its annual gala, supporting workforce improvement and catastrophe reduction efforts.
The AHLA Basis raised over $1 million throughout its annual Evening of a Thousand Stars gala, held final evening on the Beverly Hilton. Greater than 400 hospitality trade leaders gathered to rejoice excellence within the subject, with proceeds going towards workforce improvement applications for resort staff.
This yr’s occasion carried particular that means because the trade rallied to assist Los Angeles’ restoration from latest wildfires. Contributions have been made to the Purple Cross and the LA Fireplace Division Basis, with AHLA and the AHLA Basis pledging $10,000 towards catastrophe reduction efforts. Moreover, AHLA dedicated to matching as much as $25,000 in donations from its members.
Annually, Evening of a Thousand Stars honors distinctive contributions inside hospitality, awarding 5 prestigious recognitions. The 2025 award recipients embrace:
AHLA’s 2025 Stars of the Business Award WinnersNorth Star: Lodging Worker of the YearMelvin De La Cruz, Assistant to Director of HR, The Park Vista, a DoubleTree by Hilton
AHLA Basis ForWard: Paving the Approach AwardWhitney Bergmann, Common Supervisor, Finest Western Plus Grant Creek Inn
Stevan Porter Rising Hospitality Chief of the YearNicole Harker, Entrance Workplace Supervisor, Amara Resort & Spa
Resort HeroJessica Dunnihoo, Government Housekeeper, Chateau on the Lake Resort Spa & Conference Middle
AHLA Basis Scholar of the YearDevin Grady, Scholar, Anne Arundel Neighborhood School & Accountant, Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Middle
The gala’s success was made doable via the beneficiant backing of presenting sponsors Encore, Visitor Provide, Hilton, and Hilton Provide Administration, in addition to contributions from hospitality professionals. Philanthropic giving was led by Jon Bortz, President and CEO of Pebblebrook Resort Belief, and his spouse Ellen Bortz, who donated $100,000 to kick off the night’s fundraising efforts.
