Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino Honors 2016 Caesars Award of Excellence Winners
Employees recognized for outstanding service and leadership
(Maricopa, Ariz. – June 23, 2016) – Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is pleased to announce its 2016 Caesars Award of Excellence winners, a distinction given to employees who show exemplary customer service, serve as role models for co-workers and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the Harrah’s brand.
“The Caesars Award of Excellence Award is one of the highest honors our employees can achieve. I am so proud of these seven individuals and their accomplishments,” said Robert Livingston, vice president/general manager at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. “They have consistently provided best-in-class service to guests, coworkers and our community. They live the Harrah’s brand values and are role models for us all.”
The 2016 winners are:
- Diversity: Abraham Ojeda, slot service representative
- Celebrating Success: Will Cunningham, sous chef
Not pictured in group photo: Amanda Leon Guerrero, marketing
- Service with Passion: Amanda Leon Guerrero, marketing
- Service with Passion: Otis Washington, valet
- Caring Culture: Grant Milanio, accounting supervisor
- Ownership: Ramon Castro, culinary chef
- Integrity: Christine Todd, HDS program manager
Ojeda, Todd and Washington are residents of Maricopa. Castro is a resident of Laveen. Leon Guerrero is a resident of Casa Grande. Cunningham is a resident of Phoenix. Milanio is a resident of Tempe.
Each of the award winners will be honored at a celebration banquet with a commemorative gift and a dedicated parking space for the year. They are now eligible for the Regional Caesars Award of Excellence and ultimately the companywide Caesars Award of Excellence.
For more information on Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino visit www.harrahsakchin.com or call (480) 802-5000.
About Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino:
Celebrating more than 20 years in Maricopa, Arizona, Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino is Arizona’s first and only tribal casino to have an international management partner, Caesars Entertainment. Offering the largest selection of the latest reel and video slots in a range of denominations, Harrah’s Ak-Chin features slot machines, video poker, video Keno as well as popular statewide progressives and live-action poker and Black Jack.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin is the only casino in Arizona that allows guests, through its Total Rewards program, to unlock benefits and other prizes that can be used worldwide at the entire Caesars’ family of casinos. Harrah’s Ak-Chin also boasts the only Bingo hall in the Caesars organization, continuing the proud heritage of William F. Harrah, who opened his first Bingo hall in Reno in 1937.
Casino guests can also enjoy live entertainment in The Lounge and a variety of dining options including the Copper Cactus Grill, Agave’s Restaurant, The Range Steakhouse, The Buffet and Dunkin Donuts®. Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino features 300 luxurious resort and tower guestrooms and an outdoor swimming pool with swim-up bar.
Harrah’s Ak-Chin has been named a Most Admired Company by Arizona Business Magazine and BestCompaniesAZ, and Phoenix Business Journal has named the property one of the “Best Places to Work in the Valley” four consecutive years. Harrah’s Ak-Chin was also awarded a Volunteer Service Award from the Arizona Governor’s Commission on Service and Volunteerism. For more information, please visit www.harrahsakchin.com.
