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People In The News
Twenty-five year employees at Golden Nugget include Edith Moore, Curtis Smith, Tanya Hand, Shelly Lawrence and Jimmy McClung.
Golden Nugget names STAR employees for 2021
BILOXI — Golden Nugget Biloxi recently held a luncheon honoring its top STAR Leader and Star Employee for 2021. Also recognized at the special event were employees who have been at the property for 20-plus years.
Paul Clark, human resources employee relations manager, was named STAR Leader of the Year. Clark, who has been with the company since November 2020,
is known for his willingness to help anyone with anything. In receiving the annual honor, Clark’s work ethic and dedication were cited, as well as the fact he consistently finds solutions to many difficult situations.
Paul Clark
Kody Fair, lead surveillance operator, was named Star Employee of the Year. A Golden Nugget employee
since July 2018, Fair has proven to be an asset to the team. He has won two Employee of the Quarter awards. He started in the security department and in October 2018 was transferred to the surveillance department, where he was promoted from an operator to lead operator.
Kody
Fair The winners each received
several prizes.
Stephanie Jones, Player Services, was honored as
a 20-year employee. The employees with 25 years of service were Tonya Hand, finance; Shelly Lawrence, hotel; Jimmy McClung, surveillance; Edith Moore, Player Services; Curtis Smith, Player Services; and Christy Troutman, spa. Each honoree received a Fossil watch and a Carnival cruise for two to set sail for up to eight days to a destination of their choice.
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Aces of Penn Award
The Aces of Penn Award recognizes team members
in the areas of guest service, leadership, community involvement, innovation, and going above and beyond. The six Team Members of the Year at Ameristar Casino Vicksburg were Stephanie Stirgus, accounting manager; Greta Wardley, beverage server; Jewelry Davis, slot service specialist; Shirley Grey, EVS attendant; Brietny Johnson, sportsbook ticket writer; and Ada Ringo, player services assistant shift manager. Winners received their choice of a cash prize or a trip to any Penn National Gaming property.
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Boomtown’s Best
Three team members received top honors at Boomtown Casino Biloxi. At a March banquet, Edward Graves, EVS attendant; Kim Nguyen, casino host; and David Lizana, security officer, were named 2021 Team Members of the Year. They each received a trophy and a certificate and prize options worth $1,000.