Engineer of the Year Award Winners
The Engineer of the Year Award
This award was established in 1995 by the CFHLA Engineers Council and each of the honorees have been nominated by the leaders of their respective property. This award goes to an engineer who has significantly supported CFHLA activities, demonstrated community service, and adheres to the CFHLA motto of “members doing business with members.”
2024 Recipient
Christopher Chosay
Director of Engineering
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Past Recipients
2023 - Scott Jones
2022 - Ryan Garro
2021 - Justin Bolin
2020 - Scott Titus
2019 - Joe Friends
2018 - Mike Jueds
2017 - Gerry Tarantino
2016 - Keith Luka
2015 - Michael Garro
2014 - Andres Rosario
2013 - Trini Mascarenhas
2012 - Oscar Osorio
2011 - Eleanor Davis
2010 - Jack Bubb
2009 - Dean Abplanalp
2008 - Mike Garrison
2006 - Dennis Ward
2005 - Steve Bukoski
2004 - Jeff Plutz
2003 - Jack Bubb
2002 - Dan Paradiso
2001 - Jay Upton
2000 - John Abrahamsen
1999 - Dennis Ward
Loews Hotels at Universal Orlando
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek/Waldorf Astoria Orlando
Hyatt Place/Hyatt House Across from Universal Orlando and Hyatt Place I-Drive/Convention Center
Omni Orlando resort at ChampionsGate
Hilton Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld
Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark
Melia Orlando Suite Hotel
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Embassy Suites I-Drive/Jamaican Court
Sheraton Vistana Resort
Waldorf Astoria/Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Residence Inn at SeaWorld
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Orlando World Center Marriott
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center
Ramada Foundation Park Eastgate
TraveLodge Hotel - Maingate East
Hyatt Orlando