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George Ables, Guest Services Manager at Stonewall Resort
in Weston, West Virginia
Recipient of Benchmark's 2007 Chairman's Award of Excellence
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The Woodlands (Houston), Texas, May 7, 2008 � Benchmark Hospitality International has recognized the newest recipient of its annual Chairman�s Award of Excellence: George Ables, guest services manager at Stonewall Resort, located in Weston, West Virginia. The award, which was launched by Benchmark in 2005 to recognize extraordinary employee contributions to their communities and the company, was presented by Burt Cabañas, chairman and chief executive officer.
Burt Cabañas concluded his presentation with, �I believe George exemplifies and lives out Benchmark�s culture in everything he does. He is a uniquely gifted humanitarian. I am privileged that he is a part of our company.� About Benchmark Hospitality�s Chairman's Award of Excellence The Benchmark Hospitality International Chairman's Award of Excellence is presented annually by Burt Cabañas, founder, chairman and chief executive officer of the company. Recipients are selected from employees nominated by general managers of Benchmark properties globally. To be nominated for the Chairman's Award of Excellence, employees must meet an established set of criteria, some of which include: providing a truly outstanding act of community service that is recognized by the community; initiating a service or idea that exemplifies the company's entrepreneurial spirit; delivering performance during extremely difficult circumstances that far exceeds job description and job expectations. The Chairman's Award is designed to recognize and celebrate individuals who demonstrate excellence with significant impact and exemplify Benchmark's core values. Benchmark Hospitality International is a leader in the management and marketing of resorts, conference centers, hotels, and Personal Luxury Hotels�. The privately held company, launched in 1980, is a founding member of the International Association of Conference Centers. Benchmark is a worldwide organization operating over 30 properties representing major metropolitan and resort destinations. |
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