What
UNLV William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration's fourth annual Vallen Dinner of Distinction, emceed by retired Boyd Gaming President Don Snyder.
The event honors Jerome Vallen, founding dean of UNLV's William F. Harrah College of Hotel Administration. The event will feature silent and live auctions to benefit the Vallen Professorship Endowment Fund, which was established to honor Vallen's dedication to the hospitality industry and to help bring distinguished industry or educational leaders to teach at UNLV's Hotel College.
When
Thursday, May 1, 2008
o Silent auction and cocktail reception begin at 6 p.m.
o Dinner and awards presentation begin at 7:15 p.m.
Where
The Mirage Grand Ballroom, 3400 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Details
The following individuals will be honored for their exceptional contributions to the hospitality industry:
Industry Executives of the Year:
- George Baggott, retired chairman, Cres Cor
- Paula Eylar, vice president technology and systems, Boyd Gaming Corporation
- Joe Steranka, chief executive officer, Professional Golf Association (PGA)
- Gus Tejeda, vice president of sales, Boyd Gaming's Echelon
Dean's Medal of Distinction
- Claudine Williams, chairman of community affairs, Harrah's Las Vegas
Alumna of the Year:
- Cynthia Kiser Murphey, president and chief operating officer, New York-New York Hotel and Casino
