2016 HTMP Competition

HTMP Competition ResultsMiami Beach with trophy

The Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Educational Foundation (FRLAEF) announced the winners of the 13th Annual Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) Competition which was held Sunday, February 7 and Monday, February 8, 2016 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel in Orlando.Forty-four students from across the state participated in the day’s events and won more than $30,000 in scholarships. All winners and participants are a part of the Hospitality and Tourism Management Program (HTMP) which was developed by industry experts and is the official industry-recognized curriculum to prepare students for roles in the hotel industry and beyond. The program is delivered with graphic-rich textbooks and workbooks, and incorporates the best of modern technology with a selection of online coursework. This year, there were three different competitive categories: Hotel Operations, Hospitality Project and the Knowledge Bowl.Miami Beach Senior High School won first place in the overall competition. Miami Sunset Senior High School took home second place in the overall competition, with Winter Park High School placing third.“The competition was fierce, but these students showed they were up for a challenge. Congratulations to all of our winners and participants who are passionate about the hospitality industry. We look forward to their continued success as they move forward with careers and educational opportunities. They are the future of Florida and we are thrilled to help train them as HTMP students right here in the Sunshine State,” said Carol Dover, President and CEO of the Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association.

13th Annual HTMP Competition WinnersMiami Sunset medals Overall
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
2nd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
3rd Place – Winter Park High School
Instructor: Meg Pietkiewicz

Hotel Operations Competition
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza

2nd Place – Winter Park High School
Instructor: Meg PietkiewiczWinter Park with medals
Students: Madison Jordan
Carolina Allessandro
Rebecca Dickinson
Jack Griffin

3rd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez

Hospitality Project Competition
1st Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza

2nd Place – Forest Hill High SchoolForest Hill
Instructor: Diana Sardina
Students: Lauren Laing
Jessica Arenson
Samantha Lampi
Brianna Veguez

3rd Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez

Knowledge Bowl Competition
1st Place – Miami Sunset High School
Instructor: Milagros Perez
Students: Faith Snow
Tameria Benjamin
Yoan Hernandez
Luis Gonzalez

gainesville2nd Place – Oakridge High School
Instructor: Joanne Goodman
Students: Niko Ellison
Laira Ceneus
Jacklyn Nepalis
Ashley Cruz

3rd Place – Miami Beach Senior High School
Instructor: Patricia Gregory
Students: Serena Beze
Juliane Alvarado
Christopher Real
Leslie Mendoza