City Guide, New York City’s tourism magazine and digital media experts, announced the winners of the 2015 Concierge Choice Awards at a gala ceremony at Battery Gardens in Battery Park on September 21st, 2015. The awards were bestowed on behalf of the New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC), whose members selected the award categories and winners. These prestigious awards recognize the best of New York, singling out firms and individuals for providing excellent service to city visitors.
Established in 2007, the Concierge Choice Awards (CCA) recognizes companies, organizations, and individuals who create exceptional experiences for NYC's 60 million annual visitors. A portion of the proceeds raised at the event is donated to Les Clefs d'Or Relief Foundation and the NYCAHC Charitable Fund.
The evening’s Masters of Ceremonies were from the Broadway cast of Hand to God: Geneva Carr and Michael Oberholtzer.
Davler Media Group, publisher of City Guide magazine, has hosted the awards dinner every year. The evening’s Masters of Ceremonies were from the Broadway cast of Hand to God: actors Geneva Carr (who plays Marjery) and Michael Oberholtzer (who plays Timmy). The night was enhanced by a live performance of “Mi Tierra” by Andréa Burns from the Broadway newcomer ON YOUR FEET! The Story of Emilio & Gloria Estefan.
The CCA Nominees and WINNERS IN BOLD + UNDERLINE for 2015 include:
Broadway Show – Winner: SOMETHING ROTTEN!, Nominees: THE KING AND I, FINDING NEVERLAND, AN AMERICAN IN PARIS, IT SHOULDA BEEN YOU
Maître d' / Manager – Winner: VALERIO ARENA/A VOCE, Nominees: SEAN SMITH/MAREA, ADIL AVUNDUK/CASA LEVER, NICK D'AMBROSIO/DEL FRISCO'S GRILLE, STEVEN KUO/WALLSÉ
New Restaurant – Winner: ZUMA, Nominees: JUNI, IBIS, ALFREDO 100, MASSERIA DEI VINI
Entertainment Service – Winner: APPLAUSE THEATRE & ENTERTAINMENT SERVICE, INC., Nominees: WALL STREET ENTERTAINMENT, XM CONCIERGE, OSCAR'S RESOURCES INC, TOTALLY NEW YORK, INC.
Limousine Service – Winner: EMPIRE CLS WORLDWIDE CHAUFFEURED SERVICES, Nominees: CAPRICORN LUXURY TRAVEL, SIX STARS OF NEW YORK, INC., BERMUDA LIMOUSINES INTERNATIONAL, INC., EXECUCAR
Sightseeing and Tours – Winner: CIRCLE LINE SIGHTSEEING CRUISES AT 42nd STREET, Nominees: BIKE AND ROLL NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN HELICOPTERS, HORNBLOWER CRUISES & EVENTS, MY KIND OF TOWN
Jazz – Winner: DIZZY'S CLUB COCA COLA, Nominees: JAZZ AT KITANO, 54 BELOW, GARAGE RESTAURANT & CAFÉ, B.B. KING BLUES CLUB & GRILL GRILL 2
Shopping Experience – Winners (tie): THE SHOPS AT COLUMBUS CIRCLE and BLOOMINGDALE’S, Nominees: JOAN KAUFMAN, AGENT PROVOCATEUR, B&H PHOTO,
Restaurant Group – Winner: ALTA MAREA GROUP, Nominees: FOURTH WALL RESTAURANTS, PATINA RESTAURANT GROUP, FIREMAN HOSPTALITY GROUP, CHARLIE PALMER GROUP
Cultural Institutions – Winner: NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM, Nominees: MUSEUM OF ARTS AND DESIGN, NEUE GALERIE, NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY, NEW MUSEUM
Reservationist – Winner: MARY D’ALESSANDRO / LE BERNARDIN, Nominees: MADELINA IOU / FRESCO BY SCOTTO, TIFFANY SANTIAGO / QUALITY MEATS, YUDALI / CAFÉ BOULUD, DIEGO ARGUDO / SCALINATELLA
Family Friendly – Winner: ELLEN'S STARDUST DINER, Nominees: HOMBOM TOYS, SUGAR & PLUMM, DAVE & BUSTER'S TIMES SQUARE, M&M'S WORLD TIMES SQUARE
Tourist Attraction – Winner: NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN, Nominees: THE RIDE, RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! TIMES SQUARE, MADAME TUSSAUDS, OBSERVATION DECK AT THE EMPIRE STATE BUILDING
Community Choice 2015 Honoree – DR. RONALD A. PRIMAS. Labelled many things in his career—from a 24-hour urgent care doctor, to Doctor to the Stars, to a travel medicine expert and even “the best in town”—Dr. Primas was recognized for being both a friend and a resource to the concierge community.
Commenting on this year’s list of Nominees, David Miller, CEO of Davler Media Group notes, “We are thrilled to recognize the nominees and the winners for the 9th Annual CCA Awards. We share with them the passion to deliver excellence for services and hospitality to the nearly 60 million visitors coming to NYC each year.”
About NYCAHC
The New York City Association of Hotel Concierges (NYCAHC) is an incorporated, not-for-profit group that fosters growth and development in the concierge profession and the hospitality industry at large. The association, comprised of over 140 members, represents approximately 51 hotels or nearly 28,000 rooms in the New York metropolitan area. Besides hotels, corporate members of NYCAHC include top shopping destinations, restaurants, sightseeing and tour companies.
In 2003, NYCAHC tapped into its extensive network of local leaders in the hospitality industry and began an annual fundraising initiative to donate to New York City-based charities. In the twelve years since it began, the fund has donated thousands of dollars to numerous charities and local causes. In this way, NYCAHC is working to be a vital member and positive force for the New York City community. A portion of the proceeds from the Concierge Choice Awards will benefit the Les Clefs d'Or Relief Fund and the NYCAHC Charitable Fund.
About Davler Media Group
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