March 7, 2014
CEO Newsletter
Te3am,
It never ceases to amaze me the depth and breadth of the talent that flourishes in our organization. I witnessed again firsthand at our Centerplate World 2014 Conference in Orlando just what a team we have created. Your commitment, loyalty and professionalism is humbling. I am convinced that we will do even greater things in the years ahead and make 2014 our best ever.
It was awesome to celebrate so many of our successes with deserving teammates, clients and guest speakers alike. The key moment for me was when every one of our guest speakers stated that their number one challenge is to bring a full house to live venues. Our brand positioning of Making It Better To Be There could not be more appropriate and timely.
I can state that our award winners last night certainly Made It Better To Be There and I would like to take a moment and acknowledge their accomplishments:
Line of Business Award, Sports – Sun Life Stadium
Line of Business Award, Convention Centers – Colorado Convention Center
Line of Business Award, Entertainment – Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion at Meadowbrook
Line of Business Award, Centerplate UK, Heritage – The Sage Gateshead
Line of Business Award, Centerplate UK, Venue Catering – Gloucester County Cricket Club
E3 Special Event – Super Bowl XLVII, Mercedes-Benz Superdome
E3 Special Event – BCS Championship, Sun Life Stadium
E3 Special Event – Journey Home, Baltimore Convention Center
E3 Special Event – UFC 161, MTS Centre
Build Beyond the Core – Eric Wooden
Energizing the Brand – Bob Pascal
E3 of the Year – Delta Sigma Theta Centennial, Walter E. Washington Convention Center
E3 of the Year, Centerplate UK – Simon Pile
Rising Star Award – Abdel Anane
Rising Star Award, Centerplate UK – Stephen Beattie
Corporate Employees of the Year
Diana Evans
Jerrel Parton
Corporate Employee of the Year, Centerplate UK – Jenny Weatherall
Distinguished Service Award – Charlie Maloney, Retired GM, University of Florida
Centerplate Promise Award – Jeremy Foley, our client at the University of Florida
Centerplate Promise Community Leader Award – Laurence Rua
Comeback Award – LaGuardia Airport
Comeback Award, Centerplate UK – Samantha Lincoln
Culinary Excellence – Chef Max Knoepfel
Culinary Excellence, Centerplate UK – Gareth Williams
Rookie of the Year
Kabrin Caliri
Derek Hickey
Rookie of the Year, Centerplate UK – Simon McMain
General Manager of the Year – Richard Ginzel
General Manager of the Year, Centerplate UK – Damian Brown
President’s Award, Centerplate UK – Jonathan Davies
President’s Award – Jeffrey Tandberg
A tremendous thank you to our team at the Orange Convention County Center – from the moment we walked in the door, a series of E3 moments culminating in a stunning Awards Dinner with the dessert course lowered from the ballroom ceiling. A huge round of applause to Glenn Ballou, Armando Bonilla, Mia Cangelosi, Doug Conner, Chef Laura Fanelli, Jeff Fernandez, Julian Graham, Executive Chef James Katurakes, Cheryl King, Candy Laughlin, Keith Lawrence, Chef Wes Libby, Jennifer Matwijow, Danny Medina, Francisco Mezquita, Peter Minervini, Chef Mohan, Tina Neuman, Terry Ross, Nick Sain, Chef Geeta Seth, Chef Yogi Thompson, visiting team members Chef Ryan Evans, Chef Donald Mayo and Chef Matthew Zatirka and our entire OCCC team!
Here’s to building an unbeatable winning culture!
Onwards!
Brenda Jenkins March 18, 2014 at 1:11 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to my OCCC team for doing an EXCELLENT job once again!
Brenda Jenkins March 18, 2014 at 1:10 pm
CONGRATULATIONS to my OCCC team for an EXCELLENT job once again!!
Walter Perez March 13, 2014 at 2:57 pm
Congratulations to all mentioned,, and Culinary Excellence – Chef Max Knoepfel
Rising Star Award – Abdel Anane.
Angie Gerena March 12, 2014 at 9:14 am
Congratulations to all mentioned above by Mr. Hague!