The Aramark Harrison Lodging Alaska team recently announced the recognition of two team members by the Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association's Stars of the Industry Awards: Nick Pankow, front office manager of the year, and Nita Jeffries, administrative associate of the year. Each year, the Alaska Hotel and Lodging Association's Stars of the Industry Awards program recognizes exceptional service and achievements in the hospitality industry. The awards honor star performers who have demonstrated outstanding accomplishments and celebrate employees and hotel properties that best symbolize the highest quality of service to the industry. The winners were announced at the annual awards banquet on Feb. 9 at the Sheraton Anchorage Hotel. Winners in each category will go on to compete in the American Hotel and Lodging Association's annual awards program.