BOSTON, MA (March 17, 2016): The Massachusetts lodging industry gathered last Friday, March 11, 2016 at the Hyatt Regency Boston to honor exemplary employees and unique programs in the industry, at the 2015 Stars of the Industry Awards Luncheon.

"We had over 100 nominees throughout the various categories and this event truly honors them all," said Paul J. Sacco President and CEO of the Massachusetts Lodging Association. "These nominees represent the best of the best and they are what make our industry so great."

The Massachusetts Lodging Association would like to congratulate all of the Stars of the Industry nominees and award winners. This year's recipients of the Stars of the Industry Awards are:

Employee of the Year Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Steve Ogden, Chatham Bars Inn

Employee of the Year Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Carlos Rodriguez, Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor

Manager of the Year Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Nora Kelleher, Onyx Hotel

Manager of the Year Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Danielle Dorcil, The Colonnade Hotel

Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Anna Murphy, Boston Harbor Hotel

Stevan Porter Emerging Hospitality Leader Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Claire Frost, Four Seasons Hotel Boston

General Manager Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Adam Sperling, Hotel Commonwealth

General Manager Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Michael Medeiros, Royal Sonesta Boston

Community Service Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • The Lenox Hotel, Dogs For A Cause

Community Service Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, #CopleyCares – Giving Back To Our Community

Employee Relations Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Nine Zero Hotel, Various Employee Relations Programs

Employee Relations Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Seaport Hotel & World Trade Center, Seaport's Employee Relations Program

Good Earthkeeping Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • Mandarin Oriental, Boston, Corporate Responsibility Committee

Good Earthkeeping Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Sheraton Boston Hotel, Various Good Earthkeeping Projects

Guest Relations Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • The Dockside Inn, Various Guest Relations Programs and The Inn at Longwood Medical, Where's Hope

Guest Relations Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • The Westin Boston Waterfront, The Westin Experience Specialist

Prism Award

  • Kimpton Hotels of Boston, Diversity at Kimpton

Special Events Property with less than 250 Rooms

  • The Lenox Hotel, Diamond Jim's Pop-Up Piano Bar

Special Events Property with more than 250 Rooms

  • Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, Bacchanal Food and Wine Series

Industry Partner of the Year

  • Pinnacle Advisory Group

Specific award photos available upon request, click here to view all photos.