It is no secret that Hamanasi has a truly amazing staff. Our team is dedicated and passionate about ensuring that you have a vacation of a lifetime. From the moment you are greeted at the airport we want you to feel like family. When you return to Hamanasi after an exciting day of adventures, we hope that you feel that you are coming home – to beautiful, clean accommodations, delicious meals and a whole lot of laughs!
This award winning team deserved an award winning celebration!
Employees at the gala evening
After a two year hiatus due to the pandemic, this year’s staff awards celebration was special. A beautiful gala was set up on the beach with food, music, prizes and an awards ceremony. Appropriately themed “A Night of the Stars”, employees were recognized for their outstanding achievements.
Scroll through to see a few of our stars from this past season! We hope you had or will have a memorable experience with one of these Hamanasi stars!
Employees of the Year
The Employee of the Year awards were presented to a person in each department who went above and beyond, is a team player, committed, punctual, dependable and undoubtedly positive. And the winners are:
Ruffino Coc – Grounds
Noel Olivas – Housekeeping
Julie Stamp – Kitchen
Juan Mas – Restaurant
Evan Martinez – Marine Guide
Eddy Arevalo – Maintenance
Dwight Aranda – Security
Christene McKesey – Administrative
Britney Drysdale – Guest Services
Anastacio Bol – Inland Guide
Health and Wellness Champion
Healthy employees are happy and productive, which is why Kirsty Roberts, General Manager at Hamanasi, created and implemented a Wellness Program in 2016 to focus on all areas of health – physical, mental, emotional and financial well-being.
This award goes to the employee who shows the most commitment to health and wellness, both personally and professionally. This individual continuously works towards improving themselves and others with a positive impact. The champion participates in our wellness program and encourages and supports other employees to improve health and well-being. And the winner is:
Kim Lewis – Restaurant Supervisor
Regenerative Champion
As a Regenerative Resort, Hamanasi has been actively working towards improving not merely sustaining our environment. We seek to have a positive impact on our community and nature.
This award goes to the employee who genuinely makes improvements to the environment – not just at work, but all around them. The person works with the community by either participating or leading events, projects or initiatives for the betterment of the area. This individual is committed to improving herself and others around her. And the winner is:
Cordelia Kweli- Housekeeping
Customer Service Champion – Behind the Scenes
This is the person who is recognized for consistently having a good attitude, demonstrating integrity and initiative, as well as a one who is respectful and shows empathy for his coworkers, environment and community. And the winner is:
Selvin Roches- Chef de Partie
Customer Service Champion – Frontline
The person recognized for this year’s customer service award takes pride in providing the guests a vacation of a lifetime. He knows his customers well and listens for any opportunity to improve the guest experience. This person anticipated guests needs or wants and consistently takes action in making it happen! The winner is:
France Miranda – Marine Guide
Amazing Leadership
Every employee is an integral part of Hamanasi’s success. All of this is possible with the great leadership of our General Managers, Launce and Kirsty Roberts. Kirsty planned the gala and ensured that all would be recognized and be able to enjoy the evening. Launce provided the critical support. Their planning and dedication created such a memorable occasion and supercharged everyone going into our new season!
Launce & Kirsty Roberts – General Managers
There are many faces here you may recognize from a previous trip to Hamanasi and some faces you may not have met. Perhaps you are looking forward to meeting our incredible Hamanasi staff during an upcoming vacation. Whether an employee’s position is on the frontline or behind the scenes, each member plays a role in ensuring you have a vacation of a lifetime. Please help us in recognizing and celebrating those members of staff who went above and beyond in the 2021-2022 season!
