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Kim Lemon to be Master of Ceremonies for 2011 Spirit of Hospitality Awards
 The PTLA is pleased to announce that Kim Lemon will be the Master of Ceremonies for the 2011 Spirit of Hospitality Awards on May 2, 2011, at the Best Western Premier Eden Resort Inn & Suites. Kim Lemon co-anchors two half-hour weeknight newscasts on WGAL, "News 8 at 5" and "News 8 at 6."
Kim is a native of the Susquehanna Valley, born in Lancaster. She attended the Kenya Science Teachers College in Nairobi, Kenya, and graduated cum laude with a bachelor of science degree in speech, communications, and theatre from Clarion University.
The readers of Lancaster County Magazine have named Kim "Best Local News Anchor" for the past 19 years. She has produced a number of award-winning series. In 2007, she was awarded an Emmy for her work on the Teacher Impact Awards. She also won an Emmy for her work as host of WGAL's Learning Matters specials. In April 2003, she was awarded a first place for enterprise reporting by the Associated Press for her series on shaken baby syndrome.
Kim was named a distinguished alumna of Manheim Township High School in 2000. In 2002, Kim also served as emcee for Pennsylvania's official Sept. 11 observance: A Celebration of Hope and Freedom, and in September 2002, she rode her bike from ground zero to the Pentagon in the Face of America Ride to honor the victims of Sept. 11. Kim has also been named to the Lancaster County United Way's Women's Leadership Council. Kim is also an active board member of the National MS Society and Aaron's Acres.
Kim is the proud mother of two girls. She and her husband, John MacIver, live in Lancaster. She is an avid reader and enjoys time with her family, sailing, cycling, bridge and traveling.
Register online to attend the Spirit of Hospitality Awards Reception & Dinner
May 2, 2011, at the Best Western Premier Eden Resort and Suites in Lancaster
5:45 pm to 6:30 pm...................................... Reception
6:30 pm to 8:30 pm......... Dinner & Awards Presentation
A special rate of $109.95 ($119.95 for a suite) has been established for May 1 & 2, 2011
When making reservations, mention code #172950 and/or PA Tourism & Lodging Association to receive this special rate
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The Pennsylvania Tourism & Lodging Association presents the Pennsylvania Spirit of Hospitality Awards as a means of honoring exceptional performance, commitment and achievements in the hospitality and tourism industry. The awards will be presented during the Spirit of Hospitality Awards Reception & Dinner on May 2, 2011, at the Best Western Premier Eden Resort and Suites in Lancaster.
These prestigious awards recognize outstanding qualities that set the standards for the entire industry. The following finalists will be recognized and winners announced at the 2011 Spirit of Hospitality Awards ceremony:
Teacher of the Year:
Robert Craft, Erie County Technical School
Student of the Year:
Colleen Miller, Widener University, School of Hospitality Management
Community Service:
Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh
The Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort
SpringHill Suites Hershey Near the Park
Innkeeper of the Year:
Jan Garrabrandt, The Artist's Inn
Kathy Vogt, Vogt Farm Bed & Breakfast
General Manager of the Year:
Al Iverson, Holiday Inn Fort Washington
Daniel Johnson, CHA, Holiday Inn Conference Center of York
Paul Newmaster, Pittsburgh Airport Marriott
Department Manager of the Year:
Valerie Batterson, Hershey Lodge
Janet Brittingham, Peddler's Village
Edward Shimanski, Hershey Lodge
Guest Relations:
Darryl Cann, Omni William Penn Place
Allison Graffius, Hilton Harrisburg
Maxine Tsang, Philadelphia Downtown Courtyard Marriott
Lodging Employee of the Year:
Jason Herzog, Hyatt Regency Pittsburgh
Mary Piper, Hilton Harrisburg
Jerome Smith, The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
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