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Congratulations to the Monterey County Hospitality Association's 2023 Hospitality Recognition Award Winners!

On November 8, the Monterey County Hospitality Association recognized eight outstanding individuals working in our local hospitality industry! The following awards were given:

Papa Vince Award

• Richard Yarnold, Fishwife Restaurant

Focus on Guest Experience

• Eric Erickson, Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel and Spa
• Patricia Camacho Dorado, Inns of Monterey
• Richard Yarnold, Fishwife Restaurant

Heart of the House

• Rigoberto Pinto, Pebble Beach Company

Effective Team Player

• Marina Balbuena, Inns-by-the-Sea

Humanitarian

• John Johnson, InterContinental The Clement Monterey

Community Service

• Christopher Rader, Bernardus Lodge & Spa

Supervisor Award

• Gyan Prakash, Monterey Marriott

More than 21,600 people work in Monterey County’s hospitality industry, creating unforgettable experiences for the guests who make a $2.5 billion annual economic impact.

Congratulations to all Winners from your friends at MPCC.

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