NASSSAU, BAHAMAS — An unexpecting member of the Housekeeping Department and a devoted reservations employee who worked her way up to management walked away with the coveted titles of Pelican Bay Hotel Employee of the Year and Supervisor of the Year for 2023 during the property's Annual Holiday Staff Party on January 13.
Pelican Bay, an 186-room hotel that sits on Bell Channel Bay adjacent to Port Lucaya Marketplace, annually holds its staff party and staff recognitions after the holiday season. The honors culminated in a night of celebration in the hotel's ballroom as management recognized employees after a successful 2023.
Pelican Bay General Manager Magnus Alnebeck said the amazing staff members are who make the hotel experience for their guests, setting the brand apart from others on the island.
"At Pelican Bay, we like to recognize staff/supervisors and managers, who have the right attitude and display a sense of caring and motivation, and exemplify our Pelican Bay philosophy of being the happiest hotel in Grand Bahama," Alnebeck said while speaking about the importance of celebrating the hotel's incredible staff.
"I would like to congratulate the persons that we recognized, but also every employee at Pelican Bay, who are the reason that Pelican Bay is the hotel it is. It would not work without the staff energy that rubs off on colleagues, guests and others in the community."
T'Neasher Davis works in the Housekeeping Department as a room attendant had almost missed her name being called for the prestigious honor, but said she was overcome with joy once she realized her hard work had been recognized.
"I wasn't expecting it at all because I also got employee of the month," Davis said. "So, I figured I had already received that award and there's no way I would receive employee of the year. So, I began walking to grab a quick beverage, but then all of a sudden, I heard my co-workers shouting "T-Neasher, it's you."
"It was so surprising, I was speechless. I almost fell."
Overall, for her, Davis said it's an honor she will never forget.
"I simply do my job," the mother of three said. "I love my job. I abide by the rules, I get the job done, but I also just try to do my absolute best at all times. Receiving the award felt great. I felt really appreciated and celebrated."
Reservations Supervisor Brittany Curry has been with the company for six years and took home Supervisor of the Year.
"I was very shocked and surprised, but I do feel that I'm deserving of it because we work very hard in that department," Curry said. "I deal with all functions, events, planning, etc. So, this could mean weddings, ceremonies, parties, the full thing."
Prior to becoming a reservations supervisor, Curry worked as a front desk agent at the hotel. She said working her way up required a lot of hard work and belief in doing one's best on the job.
"It's just putting your best foot forward with everything that you do," she said. "The customer's satisfaction is important, but just knowing the fact that you're giving 100 percent every day."
Operations Manager Della Bridgewater was pleased to be on hand to give out this year's awards. "Our awardees were really deserving of the honor," Bridgewater said. "They worked hard all year and continued to show up for our guests. We have always been very proud of the fact that we are a very personable hotel, where the experience is very authentic. That is something that is well-received by all of the guests who come here."
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