Each year, the Marriott Awards of Excellence recognizes the “best of the best” at Marriott International. Established in 1987 and named after our founder, the J. Willard Marriott Award of Excellence honors the company’s finest associates who represent the characteristics of the award: achievement, character, dedication, effort and perseverance.

Additionally, four group awards acknowledge outstanding corporate citizenship, diversity and inclusion efforts, excellence in demonstrating the company’s core values, and creating a TakeCare culture of health and well-being.

All of these stories exemplify the core values of Marriott International.

Carlos Duque

Bartender
Miami Marriott Dadeland Hotel
Miami, Florida

Carlos' Story

Christine Persaud

Cook 2
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Kissimmee, Florida

Christine's Story

Dan Bell

First Cook
The Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Ontario, Canada

Dan's Story

Delana Pai

Guest Experience Manager
Goa Marriott Resort & Spa
Goa, India

Delana's Story

Peter Huang

Chief Engineer
Sheraton Chongqing Hotel
Chongqing, China

Peter's Story

Jennifer Reich

Guest Experience Expert
Fairfield by Marriott Anaheim Resort
Anaheim, California

Jennifer's Story

Kehaulani Kam

Director of Culture
The Royal Hawaiian, a Luxury Collection Resort; Sheraton Waikiki; Moana Surfrider, A Westin Resort & Spa; Sheraton Princess Kaiulani
Waikiki, Hawaii

Kehaulani's Story