SHINE AWARDS: Meet the
Housekeeping Heros of 2026
Congratulations to the 2026 SHINE Award Winners

Yuri Gamarra
Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino“As a VIP Suite GRA since 2021, Yuri has earned praise from VIP guests and maintained perfect inspection scores through her exceptional attention to detail and personalized service. Her outstanding performance recently earned her a promotion to Inspector.”

Daray Clavijo Rodriguez
Pendry San Diego“When Daray noticed a guest was ill, she thoughtfully provided tea and a kettle to make them more comfortable. The gesture left such a lasting impression that the guest later referred friends, one of whom shared that Dary's exceptional care influenced their decision to stay at the hotel.”

Angelica Magno
The Resort at Kapalua Bay“Despite losing her home in the Maui wildfires, Angelica missed no shifts. An original team member since 2009, she continues to volunteer for double shifts while raising her son as a single mother, exemplifying resilience, dedication, and service excellence.”

Sady Guadarrama Perez
The Broadmoor“Joining in 2024 with no housekeeping experience, Sady quickly excelled, earning a promotion to Inspector. She supports leadership, holds an Associate's Degree in Early Education, completed “Art of Hospitality” training, and exemplifies excellence.”

Melany Leon Perez
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort“Melany joined the team with no housekeeping experience and quickly earned a VIP assignment and trainer role. Through thoughtful touches like camping-themed surprises and personalized coloring activities, she consistently creates memorable guest experiences and exceeds luxury service expectations.”
