20/02/2024

The Landings’ Best Recognized at Annual Staff Awards

By The Landings

Tuesday, February 13, 2024) – Best performing employees from The Landings Resort and Spa were recognized for their hard work and dedication over the past year at this year’s Annual Staff Awards ceremony on Saturday evening, February 10, 2024. Like last year, this year’s awards ceremony was held in the William Jefferson Clinton Ballroom
at Sandals Grande St. Lucian Spa & Beach Resort. This year’s ceremony began with a red carpet cocktail segment that capitalized on the theme, “A Night at the Oscars”, with backdrops, clapper boards and statuettes re-creating the Academy Awards ambience. Scores of team members were in attendance, all dressed resplendently and
eager to make the night a memorable one. Following a sumptuous dinner, the awards ceremony got underway, with awards being presented in the following categories:

Team Award: Purchasing (Herbert Sydney, Elias Deterville, Tyron McFarlane & Aarron
Francis)
Most Congenial: Joshell Cherubin, Concierge Agent
Most Helpful: Desiree Montoute, Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant
Employee of the Year – Male: Herbert Regis, Front Desk Agent
Employee of the Year – Female: Alusha Augustin, Finance Officer (Accounts Payables) &
Joshell Cherubin, Concierge Agent (tie)
Supervisor of the Year:  Catherine Andrew, Kids Club Supervisor
Rising Star: Joshell Cherubin, Concierge Agent & Eugenia Thomas, Guest Services Officer (tie)
Innovation Award: Christine Henry, Reservations & Sales Agent & Catherine Andrew, Kids
Club Supervisor (tie)
Most Courteous: Stellar Fletcher, Restaurant Server
Department of the Year – Front of House: Food & Beverage  
Department of the Year – Heart of House: Finance  
Outstanding Performance: Herbert Regis, Front Desk Agent
Behind the Scenes: Ernest Mason, Mason 
Social Media Most Mentions: Kezia Sonny, Butler
Trainer of the Year: Laudra Maurille-Willie, Assistant HR Manager
Taxi Driver of the Year: Tyran Charles
Supportive Partner of the Year: Executive Chef Eike Lauff
People’s Choice Award: Lee Donovant, Boat Driver/Watersports Instructor
 
Emerging Leaders:
 Christopher Alexander, Boat Driver/Watersports Instructor
 Christine Henry, Reservations & Sales Agent
 Linburg Ferdinand, Security Officer
 Jeremiah Joseph, Homeowner Association Accountant
 Vernel Marius, Restaurant Server
 Yolanda Alcindor, Chef de Partie
 Desiree Montoute, Food & Beverage Administrative Assistant
 Renita Regobert, Guest Services Officer

 Justinian Charles, Guest Services Officer
 Eugenia Thomas, Guest Services Officer
 Maverick Dupal, Butler
 Noe Faulkner, Bellman
 Herbert Regis, Front Desk Agent
 Wendell Scheek, Front Desk Agent
 
Special Merit Award:
 Sheldon Charlie, Watersports Lead
 Timothy Mangal, Security Manager
 Shellone Surage, Corporate, Legal & Compliance Officer
 Allan Lewis, Landscaper
 Connie Joseph, Marina Technician
 Keith Joseph, Security Officer
 Elias Deterville, Receiving Clerk
 Wilbert Robinson, Restaurant Server

Paul Collymore, Chief Executive Officer of The Landings Resort and Spa, described the past year as “wonderful”, noting that many accomplishments were achieved through excellent team work. He said the property hopes to capitalize on the success of the past to make the on-the-job experience better for team members. “In 2024, there is so much more that we can do together, and, in the next five years and beyond, The Landings will be re-imagined into something that you will want to continue to be a part of,” Collymore told team members. “To all 286 of you, thank you for your outstanding work.” Guest speaker, Hon. Dr. Ernest Hilaire, Minister for Tourism, applauded the leadership and management of the luxury property for recognizing the outstanding employees for their excellent
and dedicated contributions to the island’s important tourism sector. “Sixty percent of the the GDP (gross domestic product) of Saint Lucia is related to the tourism industry,” Hon. Dr. Hilaire said in his remarks at the ceremony. “It means that without the tourism industry, this country will not be able to function the way it does.” The Tourism Minister congratulated the winners, and urged them to continue dedicating themselves to excellence. He also encouraged them to become game-changers by owning their stake in the tourism sector. “As participants, as employees within the tourism industry, continue to excel and to rise in your organizations,” he said. “For those of you who have the entrepreneurial spirit, start your own businesses within the tourism industry. The Government is spending a lot of resources in community tourism in supporting Saint Lucians (who) want to engage in businesses in the tourism industry.”