Dawit Anteneh | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
While there’s plenty that goes on behind the scenes to ensure a comfortable stay for our guests, much of Dawit Anteneh’s work happens below ground at the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. #MIExcellence
As Engineering Supervisor for the hotel, including more than 1,200 guest rooms, Dawit’s commitment to safety, operational excellence, and teaching helps associates learn and grow in their careers and ensures guests enjoy a great visit.
Learn how putting others before himself helped Dawit become a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner. https://marr.in/6188iWzns
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén
Costa Rica Marriott Hotel Hacienda Belén takes pride in championing inclusion. By empowering LGBTQ+ associates to be themselves, increasing gender representation in leadership roles, supporting people with disabilities, and being a force for good in their community, this hotel makes everyone feel welcome. #MIExcellence
Learn how their commitment to Marriott’s core values helped them earn the 2024 J.W. Marriott, Jr. Diversity Excellence Award. https://marr.in/6184igMIu
Julia Borrego | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
Since 2008, Julia Borrego has been the heart of the Renaissance Tulsa Hotel & Convention Center, living by the motto that it doesn’t matter what you do, as long as you do it with love. From cooking Cuban food for colleagues to establishing a back-to-school drive for local students, her caring spirit is felt by guests and fellow associates alike. #MIExcellence
Learn how Julia’s contagious good mood helped her become a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/61809OMnj
Jessie Wang | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
Since 2000, Jessie Wang has served guests at Sheraton Chengdu Lido Hotel, rising in the ranks to become Executive Housekeeper. A caring leader for her fellow associates, Jessie is a believer that good ideas come from everywhere and has instituted a “Golden Ideas” project, creating space for innovation. #MIExcellence
Learn how this 24-year Marriott veteran became a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner. https://marr.in/61849yA9i
Meinrad Villano | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
At Delta Hotels by Marriott Edmonton Centre Suites, Guest Experience Expert Meinrad Villano always goes the extra mile to personalize service for every guest so they always leave happy, inspiring his fellow associates to ask themselves, “What would Meinrad do?” #MIExcellence
Learn how Meinrad’s “I can make it happen” attitude helped him become a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/6180gg9sM
Hawai'i Business Council | Stephen Garff Marriott Award of Excellence for Culture
When wildfires devastated the Maui community last summer, the Hawai’i Business Council showed the true meaning of the “Aloha” spirit. From gathering life-saving resources to hosting events that uplifted local educators, the Council’s efforts to support their neighbors exemplified Marriott’s people-first culture and core value to Serve Our World. #MIExcellence
Congratulations to the Hawai’i Business Council for earning the 2024 Stephen Garff Marriott Award of Excellence for Culture: https://marr.in/61885libG
Anna Pazdera | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
As the Executive Head Chef at London Heathrow Marriott Hotel, Anna Pazdera prioritizes sustainability. Inspiring her team to eliminate food waste and think creatively, she seeds both the hotel’s garden and new ideas with her fellow associates. #MIExcellence
Learn how Anna’s unique approaches to cuisine inspire beyond the kitchen and helped her become a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/61875l56L
Next Gen Marriott Business Council Vietnam & Cambodia
The Next Gen Marriott Business Council Vietnam & Cambodia was selected as the inaugural winner of the David S. Marriott Next Gen Business Council Award. These emerging leaders were recognized for their dedication to driving innovation, creating community, and reinforcing Marriott’s core values to the company's Millennial and Gen Z associates — making sure everyone has a platform to shine. #MIExcellence
Congratulations and thank you for impacting change and inspiring the next generation. https://marr.in/61845lK0m
LoveTravels by Marriott Bonvoy
Ten years ago, Marriott International launched LoveTravels as an LGBTQ+ Pride campaign to highlight our commitment to the LGBTQ+ community and welcoming all.
Shortly thereafter, LoveTravels evolved to deepen our engagement with diverse consumer audiences around the company’s core values, actions, and commitments.
We are delighted to relaunch LoveTravels with an expanded focus on the meaningful work Marriott does to advance our Serve 360 sustainability and social impact efforts.
We’re excited for our Marriott Bonvoy members and guests to join us on the journey and take action to shape a better world, together.
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Bahieh Musa | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
Bahieh Musa came to the U.S. for better opportunities for her family. As the Front Desk Lead-Night Audit at the Courtyard by Marriott Charlottesville, she’s always looking for ways improve the lives of her guests and fellow associates. #MIExcellence
Learn why “Ms. B” is a “Jill of all trades” and how she became a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/61815XeBJ
Jose D. Leon | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
José Leon started his Marriott career in 1988 in housekeeping. Today, he’s an Assistant Banquet and Event Manager at Boston Marriott Cambridge, welcoming guests as if they were visiting his own home. #MIExcellence
Get to know this 36-year Marriott veteran and how he became a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/61875H89B
Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja | Debbie Marriott Harrison TakeCare Award of Excellence
When Lagos Marriott Hotel Ikeja opened in 2021, it became one of the first Marriott-branded hotels in Nigeria. In three short years, its leadership team has developed programming to support the physical, mental, and financial wellbeing of their associates. #MIExcellence
Learn more about how this hotel’s focus on wellness translates to excellent customer service and why it earned the 2024 Debbie Marriott Harrison TakeCare Award of Excellence: https://marr.in/618551cyS
Serving Up Classic Sweets | Chocolate Chip Cookies & Root Beer Floats
At The Ritz-Carlton, Washington, D.C., Chairman David Marriott got the inside scoop on how to prepare two classics — The Hot Shoppes root beer float and a chocolate chip cookie featured in the hotel’s Presidential Cookie program.
Irma Cruz | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
At W Mexico City, Irma Cruz helps look after guests and associates as the Loss Prevention Supervisor. While she has overcome tremendous obstacles in her life, her story of resilience inspires others to keep moving forward. #MIExcellence
Irma’s leadership and strong character helped her become a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner. Learn more about Irma and what drives her: https://marr.in/6188eijwM
John Hofer | J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence
As an engineer at The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe, John Hofer takes pride in being a lifelong learner and problem solver. He isn’t content to simply check off tasks from a list, he aims to exceed guest expectations time and again. #MIExcellence
Learn how John’s military experience led him to a career in hospitality and how he earned the title of 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/6181ejSvh
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco | Alice S. Marriott Award for Community Service
JW Marriott El Convento Cusco in Cusco, Peru, has developed a reputation for being a hotel that cares deeply about associates and the community, earning the team the Alice S. Marriott Community Service award. #MIExcellence
The associates are a remarkable example of Marriott’s core value to “Serve Our World,” dedicating more than 600 volunteer hours to organizations in need in 2023. Learn more about the hotel's efforts to be a force for good in their community: https://marr.in/6189eV7Ad
Jennifer Chenggish | J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence
As a Front Office Supervisor, Jennifer Chenggish’s smile is often the first thing guests see when they check in to Four Points by Sheraton Surabaya, Pakuwon Indah. Her example empowers her team to believe in themselves. #MIExcellence
Learn more about how Jennifer became a 2024 J. Willard Marriott Awards of Excellence winner: https://marr.in/6185eVumv
Awards of Excellence Surprise Call
Each year we invite our Awards of Excellence winners — the best of the best of Marriott associates from around the world — to our global headquarters for a week of celebrations. Watch as President and CEO Anthony Capuano joined a video call earlier this year to surprise the winners with the good news.
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Today, we welcomed this year’s Awards of Excellence winners to our corporate headquarters in Bethesda, Maryland. They were met with cheers from fellow associates celebrating the best of our culture and core values.
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Marriott International Named One of 100 Best Companies to Work For in the U.S.
Marriott International is proud to once again be named as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work US, making the list every year since it was first published more than a quarter century ago.
