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Edison Adjunct Professor Judges E Awards

Sep 15, 2013

SEPTEMBER 9, 2013 – FORT MYERS, FLA – Edison State College hospitality and business adjunct professor Maria Maddalena recently served on the judge’s panel for the Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau’s E Awards.

The E Awards are judged on guest letters and recommendations of nominated hospitality employees who have demonstrated: Service satisfaction – going the extra mile; Leadership work ethic – willingness to help, attitude, problem-solving;Job knowledge – how their performance skills and creativity affected their service; Beaches of Fort Myers & Sanibel awareness – familiarity with and promotion of Lee County; and Compassion – helping during a crisis or emergency without expecting or needing thanks just because they care. This year’s breakfast awards ceremony recognizes a record number of 395 nominees and takes place Sept. 10 at the Harborside Event Center, Downtown Fort Myers, 7-10:30 a.m.

“The E Awards give attention to the hospitality industry and give credit to employees for the good work that they do,” said Maddalena. “Having worked for Marriot in the past, I know the hospitality industry can often be a challenging career, and I’m happy I can help recognize those employees who have gone above and beyond to help make a guests visit special.”

“Maria has always been extremely supportive of the program and has worked with the bureau in various other facets as well,” said Judi Durant, Director of Visitors Services, Lee County Visitor and Convention Bureau. “We know her experience in the hospitality industry and as a hospitality educator will lend a great strength on the judges panel.”

About the E Awards: The E Awards, named after Elaine McLaughlin, recognize those employees within the hospitality and allied industries who positively impact a visitor or resident’s experience in Lee County. Every year winners are chosen in the Accommodations, Attractions, Restaurants, Transportation, Other Services/Businesses and Good Samaritan categories. All nominees are honored at the annual E Awards ceremony.

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Celebrating over 50 years of excellence, Edison State College is Southwest Florida’s largest, most accessible and ranked nationally as one of the most affordable institutions of higher education. Serving more than 24,000 students per year regionally, nationally, and internationally, students are also active in a wide variety of clubs and programs that cater to their interests. Nationally, Edison State is ranked 45th among associate degree producers and 26th for its prestigious associate producing Nursing program. For more information please visit edison.edu.

Last Updated: May 15, 2020