Summer 2022 • PENNSYLVANIA RESTAURANT & LODGING matters • 9 Each year, PRLA honors individuals and businesses from the hospitality and tourism industry for their leadership, service, and community engagement at the Spirit of Hospitality Awards Gala. This year, we celebrated their stories at the historic Hotel Hershey on Monday, September 12. PRLA is proud to recognize the following individuals and businesses for their innovation, dedication, and success. Rising Star Casey Spadaro Assistant General Manager, TownePlace Suites Mechanicsburg While Casey Spadaro’s title is assistant general manager at the TownePlace Suites, it doesn’t begin to cover all she has accomplished. Her colleagues describe her as exuding the light and warmth of hospitality because her sincerity, optimism, and charm make people feel heard, cared about, and valued. Under her guidance and by her example, her team has been honored by guest groups and the hotel’s ownership for their outstanding customer service. In addition to her primary job duties, Casey has taken the initiative to organize the hotel’s quarterly community service efforts that support local charity groups. Outstanding Industry Educator Daniel Wagner Culinary Arts Instructor, Greene County Career & Technology Center Dan Wagner’s motto of “just ask” has led to big things for students in his culinary arts classroom at Greene County CTC. Just asking has helped his students expand their perspective and gain unique experiences, like participating in five Presidential Inaugurations and the Senior PGA Championship Golf tournament, and catering events for Pennsylvania governors and senators. At the 2022 Pennsylvania ProStart Student Invitational, Dan was named the Pennsylvania ProStart Educator of the Year, joining a pool of nominees from around the country for the national James H. Maynard Excellence in Education Award. This May, he was honored with the EEA Industry Connections Award for helping his students make the most of their ProStart experiences.
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