Michael Czarcinski Recipient of GM of the Year Award From Greater LA Chapter of HSMAI
April 6, 2010 - The greater Los Angeles Chapter of HSMAI hosted the inaugural General Manager of the Year Awards Gala announcing Michael Czarcinski as the winner. HSMAI, Los Angeles Chapter President, Pamela Hirneisin, presented Michael Czarcinsky with the award at the renowned Westin Bonaventure in Downtown Los Angeles. Michael Czarcinski has had a vast amount of experience in the hospitality industry that has led to his successes as well and has been in the industry for 28 years. Czarcinski manages the largest environmentally responsible hotel in Los Angeles bringing him much success and recognition.
“Hotel general managers in the greater Los Angeles area were nominated by their hotel staff and judged based on years of service, quality of customer service, leadership and business judgment in achieving the property's financial objectives,” said Pamela Hirneisen, HSMAI Los Angeles Chapter President. “Ultimately, we had a very difficult decision but Michael Czarcinsky's achievements at the Westin Bonaventure did not go unnoticed among our committee who determined the winner.”
The Gala was hosted by the new “Jewel of Los Angeles” - the JW Marriott located in the heart of LA Live's entertainment complex. HSMAI donated proceeds from a silent auction conducted at the event to the St. Joseph Center in Los Angeles, a non-profit dedicated to family, seniors, veteran and homeless community services and the Hospitality Education Tuition Fund of California State University, c/o Dr. Andy Feinstein, Dean at CalPoly Pomona to further the development of future General Managers.
About HSMAI:
HSMAI is a global organization of sales and marketing professionals representing all segments of the hospitality industry. With a strong focus on education, HSMAI has become the industry champion in identifying and communicating trends in the hospitality industry while operating as a leading voice for both hospitality and sales and marketing management disciplines, as well as connecting its members with customers. Founded in 1927, HSMAI is an individual membership organization comprised of nearly 7,000 members from 35 countries and chapters worldwide. HSMAI's Americas Region, headquartered in McLean, VA, consists of 38 chapters in three countries. HSMAI's European Region, headquartered in Oslo, Norway, consists of five national chapters in Europe. The Asia Pacific Region is under development. The HSMAI Foundation was established in 1983 to serve as the research and educational arm of HSMAI.
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