On December 4th, 2024, BONHATA proudly hosted the Stars of the Industry Awards at the beautiful Plaza Beach Resort. This prestigious event celebrated the exceptional individuals whose passion, professionalism, and dedication make Bonaireโs hospitality and tourism industry shine brightly.
The evening was a testament to the talent and hard work within our industry, recognizing over 60 nominees who stood out for their innovation, team spirit, and dedication to excellence. Among them, 27 finalists took the stage, and 9 outstanding winners were honored across three distinct categories.
Meet the Stars of the Industry
Team Spirit Star Awards
These awards celebrate individuals who embody positivity, teamwork, and commitment to excellence.
- Champion of Positivity: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ท๐ผ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ฒ ๐๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐, Front Office Manager, Grandwindsock Bonaire
- Collaboration Excellence: ๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ถ๐น๐น๐ฎ ๐ช๐ฒ๐๐บ๐ฎ๐ป, Housemother, Captain Don’s Habitat Bonaire
- Commitment to Team Excellence: ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ป๐ฑ๐ฟ๐ฎ ๐๐ป๐๐ต๐ผ๐ป๐, Supervisor Housekeeping, Plaza Beach & Dive Resort Bonaire
Operations Star Awards
Recognizing excellence in operational roles, mentorship, and efficiency.
- Excellence in Mentorship: ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ ๐๐ฒ๐น๐ถ๐ฑ๐ฎ, Senior Instructor, Bonaire Landsailing Adventures
- Excellence in Professionalism: ๐๐น๐ถ๐๐ฎ๐ฏ๐ฒ๐๐ต ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐พ๐๐ฒ๐, Housekeeping Attendant, Buddy Dive Resort
- Excellence in Efficiency & Effectiveness: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ถ๐ป๐ผ ๐๐ฒ๐ผ๐ป๐ถ๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฎ, General Employee, Dive Friends Bonaire
Guest Relations Star Awards
Honoring individuals who go above and beyond to create unforgettable guest experiences.
- Excellence in Overall Service Quality: ๐ฅ๐ฒ๐๐ถ๐ป๐ฒ ๐๐ผ๐๐ถ๐ฑ, Tour Guide, Shekhinah Tours
- Excellence in Overall Guest Experience: ๐๐ฒ๐ป๐ป๐ถ๐ ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฎ๐ฟ, Watertaxi Captain, Epic Tours Bonaire
- Excellence in Service Innovation: ๐ ๐ฎ๐ฟ๐ฐ๐ผ ๐๐ฎ๐ป ๐ฆ๐ถ๐น๐ณ๐ต๐ผ๐๐, Guest Services, Delfins Beach Resort Bonaire, Tapestry Collection by Hilton
A Night of Celebration and Inspiration
The Stars of the Industry Awards is not just an eventโitโs a heartfelt acknowledgment of the people who go the extra mile to ensure Bonaire remains a world-class destination. Their professionalism, creativity, and passion inspire us all to continue working together to elevate the tourism and hospitality industry.
We congratulate all nominees and winners for their outstanding contributions and commitment. Your efforts are truly the cornerstone of Bonaireโs success!
Looking Ahead
As we celebrate this yearโs stars, let us also look forward to a bright future for Bonaireโs tourism and hospitality. Together, we can continue to shine and ensure that our island remains a place of unparalleled beauty, service, and warmth.
Hereโs to the incredible people who make it all possible!