Excellence Awards

AHATA Excellence Awards recognizes outstanding people committed to exceptional service. The awards are exclusive to AHATA members.

In 2022, AHATA honored 40 exemplary employees with an elegant celebration dinner event, in the presence of industry peers and family members.

Award Participation

AHATA member companies select one outstanding team member to be recognized by AHATA for their exemplary dedication throughout the year. Each company is responsible for their internal selection process.

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2022

Shari Sield

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Shari Sield

Sales & Marketing Manager - Boardwalk Boutique Hotel

Maria Acosta

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Maria Acosta

Administrator - l Kini Kini Tours & Transfers

Edseline Tromp

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Edseline Tromp

Housekeeping Manager - Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

Gwendolyn Lake

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Gwendolyn Lake

Sales Representative - JL Penha Aruba

Marcia Kock – van der Biezen

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Marcia Kock – van der Biezen

Financial Controller - Tropical Bottling Company

Joan Tromp

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Joan Tromp

Senior Room Attendant - Manchebo Beach Resort

Diana Betancourt

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Diana Betancourt

Bartender - AZIA Restaurant & Lounge

Andres Diaz

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Andres Diaz

Front Office Supervisor - The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Amin Rosario

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Amin Rosario

Ops. Tour Guide Supervisor - Fofoti Tours & Transfers

Jovino Wolff

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jovino Wolff

Senior F&B Ops. Manager - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

Marc-Anthony Ranis

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Marc-Anthony Ranis

Restaurant Manager - Po-Ké Ono Restaurant

Nathali Sanchez Ibarra

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Nathali Sanchez Ibarra

Housekeeping Supervisor - Divi Aruba Phoenix Resort

Mirla Reyes

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Mirla Reyes

Airport Store Supervisor - Colombian Emeralds Intl.

Simeon Yara Tique

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Simeon Yara Tique

Housekeeping Supervisor - Marriott’s Aruba Surf Club

Jonathan Geerman

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jonathan Geerman

Program Manager - ECO Destinations

Hector Ramirez

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Hector Ramirez

Kitchen Supervisor - Papiamento Restaurant

Jennifer Brooks

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jennifer Brooks

Front Desk Clerk - Amsterdam Manor Resort

Egmar Irausquin

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Egmar Irausquin

Creative Director - Elite Productions & Ent.

Jhoanel Caraballo

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jhoanel Caraballo

Asst. Manager Landscape - Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba

Carolyn Kelly

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Carolyn Kelly

Merchandiser - Diamonds International

Madeline Gower-Fernandez

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Madeline Gower-Fernandez

Senior Concierge - Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Imelinda Faro

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Imelinda Faro

F&B Hostess - Courtyard by Marriott Aruba

Wendell Pablo

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Wendell Pablo

Driver/ Tour Guide - EL Tours

Janith Agunbero

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Janith Agunbero

Marketing Director - Eagle Aruba Resort

Sandy Ras

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Sandy Ras

Sr. Shift Engineer I - La Cabana Beach Resort

Anneke Leverock

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Anneke Leverock

Sales Account Executive - De Palm Corporation

Virtudes Payano

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Virtudes Payano

Room Attendant - Hyatt Place Aruba Airport

Valerie Peterson

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Valerie Peterson

Financial Controller - Divi Village I, Divi Dutch Village & Divi Village Golf Aruba Resorts

Edgar Arias

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Edgar Arias

Chef - Bohemian Restaurant

Jonathan Baarh

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jonathan Baarh

IT Manager - Radisson Blu Aruba

Trevin Hudson

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Trevin Hudson

Engineering II - Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Nathaniel Mc Farlane

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Nathaniel Mc Farlane

Fleet Captain - Pelican Adventures

Jeanrick Quandt

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jeanrick Quandt

Front Office Manager - Brickell Bay Beach Club & Spa

Jessika Theysen

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Jessika Theysen

Restaurant Manager - Infini Restaurant

Carrick Maduro

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Carrick Maduro

Sous Chef - Grape Holding – Divi & Tamarijn Aruba All Inclusive Beach Resort

Reuella Reeberg

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Reuella Reeberg

Human Resources Manager - Marriott’s Aruba Ocean Club

Esther Ras

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Esther Ras

Program Manager - ECO Premier Transportation

Sharitza Vrolijk

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Sharitza Vrolijk

Director of Operations - The Mill Resort & Suites

Nikita Alexander

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Nikita Alexander

Production Coordinator - Santa Lucia Landhuis & Cunucu

Juana Laurencio

AHATA Excellence in 2022 Award

Juana Laurencio

Cook Supervisor - Rehoboth Peace Land Boutique Hotel

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2021

Ana Maria Artunduaga

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Ana Maria Artunduaga

Waitress - Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa

Angel Rodriguez

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Angel Rodriguez

Maintenance Man - Boardwalk Boutique Hotel

Carell Leonardo Fingal

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Carell Leonardo Fingal

Senior Maintenance Technician - Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Cheqion Arends

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Cheqion Arends

Driver - De Palm Corporation

Daniel Fernandes Perna

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Daniel Fernandes Perna

Director of Catering and Local Sales - Holiday Inn Resort

Daniel Quandus

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Daniel Quandus

Assistant Executive Housekeeper - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

Delaine Samuels

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Delaine Samuels

Store Supervisor - The Salamander Group

Errol Every

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Errol Every

Property Maintenance Supervisor - ECO Santa Lucia Landhuis & Cunucu

Erwin Williams

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Erwin Williams

Doorman - Divi Village

Freya Kraag

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Freya Kraag

Owner - Barbulet Concierge

Gary Bird

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Gary Bird

Driver/ Tour Guide - EL Tours & Transfers

Genise Boisrond

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Genise Boisrond

Public Areas Supervisor - The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Glenda Henricus

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Glenda Henricus

Senior Operations Manager - Eco DMS

Godfried Loefstop

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Godfried Loefstop

Engineer 1 - Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club

Gregory Tromp

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Gregory Tromp

IT Supervisor - Divi & Tamarijn All Inclusive Resorts

Jacquelina Kelly

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jacquelina Kelly

Front Desk Manager - RIU Palace Antillas

Jeanclaude Werleman

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jeanclaude Werleman

Pastry Chef - Infini Restaurant

Jennifer Bueno

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jennifer Bueno

Restaurant Manager - Papiamento Restaurant

Jenny Boekhoudt

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jenny Boekhoudt

Executive Administrative Assistant - Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

John Lopez Restrepo

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

John Lopez Restrepo

Shift Leader at Bell Services - La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino

Jose Ureña

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jose Ureña

Junior Sous Chef - Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort

Jose Villada Restrepo

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Jose Villada Restrepo

Head Chef - Yemanja Woodfired Grill

Josue Santana

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Josue Santana

Front Desk Manager - RIU Palace Aruba

Julie-Ann Dijkhoff

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Julie-Ann Dijkhoff

Front Office Manager - Radisson Blu Aruba

Kanchan Motwani

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Kanchan Motwani

Sales Manager - Diamonds International

Kinziah Rodriguez

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Kinziah Rodriguez

Front Desk & Operations, Charter Rep. - Fofoti Tours & Transfers

Lindella Croes

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Lindella Croes

Store Manager - JL Penha

Marisol Sanchez Maldonado

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Marisol Sanchez Maldonado

Sales & Marketing Manager - Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

Minoushka Lampe

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Minoushka Lampe

Assistant Manager - Colombian Emeralds

Natalia Certuche

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Natalia Certuche

Beauty Advisor - Maggy's

Paola Thielman

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Paola Thielman

Housekeeping Manager - Courtyard by Marriott Aruba Resort

Ramon Statie

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Ramon Statie

Pool and Landscaping Supervisor - Divi Phoenix Beach Resort

Raynedrick Koolman

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Raynedrick Koolman

Sales & Marketing Manager - Pelican Adventures

Roland Hermosen

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Roland Hermosen

Assistant Front Office Manager - Eagle Aruba Resort

Rose-Mary Loopstok

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Rose-Mary Loopstok

Chef de Cuisine - Po-Ké Ono Restaurant

Rulene Schmidt

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Rulene Schmidt

Finance Coordinator - Hyatt Place Aruba Airport

Sandra Aragon-Ramirez

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Sandra Aragon-Ramirez

General Manager - AZIA Restaurant & Lounge

Shamanta Dirksz

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Shamanta Dirksz

Commercial Relations Coordinator - Tropical Bottling Company

Yesenia Valle-Ferreira

AHATA Excellence in 2021 Award

Yesenia Valle-Ferreira

Supervisor - Professional Pest Control

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2020

Adele John

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Adele John

F&B / Health Protocol Manager - Brickell Bay Beach Clubs

Alexander de los Santos

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Alexander de los Santos

Engineer II - Marriott's Aruba Ocean Club

Aldrick Pontilius

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Aldrick Pontilius

Senior Bartender - Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

Amaris Werleman

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Amaris Werleman

Internal Auditor - La Cabana Beach Resort

Ana Carina Matos

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Ana Carina Matos

Vacation Rental Property Manager - Turibana Plaza/ Vacation Aruba

Anoushka de Cuba

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Anoushka de Cuba

Director of Human Resources - Eagle Aruba Resort & Casino

Audey Bronstein

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Audey Bronstein

Director of Security - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort

Bibiana Cano

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Bibiana Cano

Restaurant Supervisor - Po-Ke Ono Restaurant

Earlyson Hooi

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Earlyson Hooi

Bus Driver/ Tour Guide - EL Tours & Transfers

Edy Paidin

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Edy Paidin

Mechanic & Road Service Technician - Hertz Aruba

Ereline Presentacion

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Ereline Presentacion

Bus Driver/ Tour Guide - De Palm Tours

Eriberto Holsman

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Eriberto Holsman

Technician - Professional Pest Control

Esmeralda Schotman

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Esmeralda Schotman

Cruise, Risk and Quality Management - Fofoti Tours & Transfers

Haydy Obispo

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Haydy Obispo

Director of Engineering - The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Jenny Erazo

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Jenny Erazo

Director of Retail - Aruba Marriott Resort

Luis Araque

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Luis Araque

Security Manager - Wind Creek Casino

Maria Wever

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Maria Wever

Customer Service / Beauty Advisor - Maggy's

Marie- Elise Tromp

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Marie- Elise Tromp

Reservations Agent - Blue and Azure Residences

Jose Alcocer

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Jose Alcocer

Pool & Beach Attendant - Courtyard by Marriott Resort

Rafael Gallardo

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Rafael Gallardo

Purchasing Manager - Divi All-Inclusive

Rubert Emerenciana

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Rubert Emerenciana

Lead Engineer - Divi Village

Ryan Bareño

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Ryan Bareño

Director of Engineering - Marriott's Aruba Surf Club

Shakell Bird

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Shakell Bird

Front Office Agent - Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort

Sue Ann Lin

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Sue Ann Lin

Director of Loss Prevention - Holiday Inn Resort Aruba

Vashni Wix- Chirino

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Vashni Wix- Chirino

Sales Associate - Eco DMS

Veronica Castañeda Espinoza

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Veronica Castañeda Espinoza

Housekeeping Assistant Supervisor - Boardwalk Boutique Hotel

Victor Macdonal Morla

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Victor Macdonal Morla

Room Care / Maintenance Department - Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort

William Bautista

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

William Bautista

Pool, Beach & Garden Supervisor - Manchebo Beach Resort

Chrislaine Paula

AHATA Excellence in 2020 Award

Chrislaine Paula

Security, Health & Hygiene Supervisor - RIU Palace Aruba

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2019

Lisyene Becker

Employee of the Year Small Company

Lisyene Becker

General Accountant - The Mill Resort & Suites

Edmond Kock

Employee of the Year Large Company

Edmond Kock

Guest Service Technician - Divi Aruba Phoenix Beach Resort

Justine Cremony

Supervisor of the Year

Justine Cremony

Executive Administrative Assistant - The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Jagdish Dialani

Manager of the Year Small Company

Jagdish Dialani

Sales Manager - Diamonds International - Aruba

Edgar Cornet

Manager of the Year Large Company

Edgar Cornet

Assistant Front Desk Manager - Riu Palace Antillas

Manon Scholte Lubberink

Young Tourism Professional of the Year

Manon Scholte Lubberink

Account Executive - De Palm Tours

Frank Sabajo

Sustainability Champion of the Year

Frank Sabajo

Safety & Environmental Manager - La Cabana Beach Resort & Casino

Victoriano Quant

Lifetime of Service Award

Victoriano Quant

General Maintenance B - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2018

Berlinda Engelhardt

Employee of the Year

Berlinda Engelhardt

Navigator - Renaissance Aruba Resort & Casino

Shemuel Koolman

Supervisor of the Year

Shemuel Koolman

Assistant Rooms Operation Manager - Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino

Barbara Nieuwmeyer-Bregita

Manager of the Year

Barbara Nieuwmeyer-Bregita

Senior Sales Manager - De Palm Tours

Axl Jordy Ismail

Young Tourism Professional of the Year

Axl Jordy Ismail

Director of Casino Operations - The Ritz-Carlton, Aruba

Beverly Williams Perez

Lifetime Achievement Award

Beverly Williams Perez

Banquet Manager - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino

Nathaly Stanley

Sustainability Champion of the Year

Nathaly Stanley

Sustainability Manager - Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort

AHATA's Excellence Awards 2017

Harold Rasmijn

Employee of the Year

Harold Rasmijn

Restaurant Captain at Chophouse - Manchebo Beach Resort & Spa.

Adriaan Albertsz

Supervisor of the Year

Adriaan Albertsz

Engineering Supervisor - Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort, Spa & Casino

Aldrick Farro

Manager of the Year

Aldrick Farro

Facilities Manager - Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.

Javier Sint Jago

Young Tourism Professional of the Year

Javier Sint Jago

Energy Manager - Divi Tamarijn Aruba Beach Resort.

Hubert Kip

Lifetime Achievement Award

Hubert Kip

Pit Boss - Aruba Marriott Resort & Stellaris Casino.