Salvador Mendoza, vice president of global diversity and inclusion, Hyatt Hotels Corporation – 2011 Supplier Diversity Professional of the                 Year – Minority Business Development Agency & Minority Enterprise Development Council

        Paul Verciglio, general manager, Park Hyatt Toronto – Hotelier of the Year 2011 – Pinnacle Award       

        Joan Monfaredi, executive chef (Annona Restaurant), Park Hyatt Toronto – Canada’s Rising Stars – Hotelier Magazine   

        Victoria Crothers, chef, Grand Hyatt Melbourne – 2011 Apprentice of the Year – FSAA William Angliss Institute Apprentice Chef of the Year             Competition

        Endri Momongan, restaurant manager (Marjan Indonesian Restaurant), Grand Hyatt Muscat – Restaurant Manager Award – 2011 Oman                 Today Restaurant Awards       

        Richard Sabb, Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay – 2011 Employee of the Year – CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine

        Jason Herzg, general maintenance engineer, Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh – 2011 Employee of the Hotel Award – Hospitality                                  Stars of Excellence Award – Greater Pittsburgh Hotel Association       

        Stephon Scott, bartender, Hyatt Regency Trinidad – 2011 Bryden's World Class Bartender Competition

        Barbara Branvold, Hyatt Regency Waikiki – 2011 Employee of the Year (second place) – Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association

        Eddie Kim, Jr., Hyatt Regency Waikiki – 2011 Food & Beverage Person of the Year – Hawaii Hotel & Lodging Association