Category Archives: Awards / Recognition
Aloha and Mahalo, Nanee!
By Kathy Oyadomari
On January 31, employees of the OHANA Waikiki Malia gathered to bid a fond aloha to Nanee Oh, who retired after 28 years of dedicated service. Barry Wallace, Ruthann Yamanaka, Chuck Shishido and Nora Weatherwax expressed their appreciation on behalf of Outrigger Hotels & Resorts for Nanee’s hard work and contributions, and gifts of aloha and recognition were presented. Read the rest of this entry
Celebrating Employees of the 4th Quarter 2011
By the Human Resource Service Center
The Outrigger ‘ohana gathered at the OHANA Waikiki East on Monday, January 30, to honor Employees of the Quarter for the 4th Quarter of 2011. David Carey, Barry Wallace, Alan White, Ruthann Yamanaka, Chuck Shishido, Charlene Goo, Teri Orton and Department Heads were on hand to extend their congratulations, offering words of praise to all of the distinguished honorees and nominees. Congratulations to: Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Stars Continue to Shine
By the Saturday Briefing staff
In last week’s Saturday Briefing we featured an article on Outrigger’s shining stars recognized at The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s (formerly Hawai‘i Hotel & Lodging Association) 22nd Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards Recognition Luncheon. Here are additional photos of the festivities. Congratulations to all our stars!
Debbie Murakami, Yoshimi Sunada and Pam Yagi
Dr. Chuck Kelley, Fred Ford, Elman Pagaduan, Carol Lopes, Reid Yoshida, Karen Mashiba and Bob Yeoman
Natallie Caceres, Evelyn Garcia, Dean Nakasone, Zhi Yi Chen, Mark Turina, Sheryl Tsugawa, Loan Montgomery-Freitas and Jim Hodges
Robert McConnell, Ivy Kwok, Yan Ling Huang, Stacey Cameron, Robert Uchida and Ruthann Yamanaka
Bill Comstock, Tino Geronimo, Terry Buckley, Cristiana Mamuad, Rey Soriano, Gina Reeves and Myra Kuboyama
Ed Horner Retires from Outrigger Kiahuna Plantation
By Marianne Thesken
Maintenance Manager Ed Horner retired recently after 16 years of dedicated service to Outrigger Hotels & Resorts. Read the rest of this entry
The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji January Get Together
By Una Murray
The Outrigger on the Lagoon – Fiji held its first Get Together of 2012 to honor outstanding employees for this first month of the new year. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Stars Shine
By Barry Wallace
Kelvin Bloom, Cristiana Mamuad and Mufi Hannemann
The lodging and tourism industry gathered together last week to honor and recognize Hawai‘i’s top “shining stars” for 2011. All were recognized at The Hawai‘i Lodging & Tourism Association’s 22nd Annual Na Po‘e Pa‘ahana Awards Recognition Luncheon held at the Sheraton Waikiki Resort’s Hawai‘i Ballroom on Friday, January 13. It was a proud moment as our honorees stood on stage and received accolades for their hard work and dedication to the visitor industry. Read the rest of this entry
Aussie Mateship Awards
By Gavan Conway
Earlier this year employees in Australia developed “Mateship Values” to complement Outrigger’s Ke ‘Ano Wa‘a values. Our Mateship values are all about being there for each other, and helping your mate. To celebrate the introduction of “Mateship,” employees were asked to nominate a workmate who exemplifies the values. Three team members were chosen to receive a “Mateship Award.” Congratulations: Read the rest of this entry
Khun Ball Impresses Judges with a Most Creative Pizza
By Patcharee (Paew) Chanantho
Khun Ball with Executive Chef Robert “Luck” Czeschka
The Outrigger Laguna Phuket’s Executive Chef Robert “Luck” Czeschka presented a certificate for an award winning “most creative pizza” to Chanon Jitaree (Khun Ball) at the Asian Hospitality and Travel Show. Read the rest of this entry
Outrigger Laguna Phuket Host of the Year
By Patcharee (Paew) Chanantho
GM Darren Shaw, Khun Pom and Executive Chef Robert Czeschka
Congratulations to Khun Wirayut Sangkaew (Pom) awarded Host of Year. Khun Pom joined Outrigger Laguna Phuket Resort and Villas from pre-opening as Steward. He displays consistency in productivity, an excellent attitude towards his peers and management and after one year, was promoted to Cook Helper. Read the rest of this entry
Alfred Preis 2011 Honoree: Jean Rolles
By Kevin Takemori, Hawai‘i Arts Alliance
Seated: Kathy and David Carey, Jean Rolles and Dr. Chuck Kelley Standing: Donna Leong, Estelle M. Kelley, Alan and Debbie White and Gregg and Ruthann Yamanaka
On Friday, January 6, 2012, Hawai‘i Arts Alliance celebrated Jean Rolles with the prestigious Alfred Preis Honor for her lifetime commitment and support for the arts and arts education in Hawai‘i. Read the rest of this entry
