Ms. Jean named South Carolina Hospitality Employee of the Year
May 22, 2024
Thelma Seibles, fondly known as “Ms. Jean,” continues to shine in the hospitality industry. Ms. Jean was awarded the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions (SCATR) Hospitality Employee of the Year Award by Governor McMaster on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Governor’s Mansion in Columbia, S.C. Ms. Jean was a semi-finalist for the prestigious award having previously secured the Hospitality Employee of the Year (HEY) Award for the Capital City/Lake Murray Country Region (CCLMC).
“Ms. Jean” received the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions Hospitality Employee of the Year Award in recognition of her dedication and exceptional guest service of over 20 years on Monday, May 20, 2024, at the Governor’s Mansion.
SCATR’s HEY Award celebrates individuals like Ms. Jean who consistently exceed expectations in their roles. “Ms. Jean’s unwavering commitment to providing exceptional guest service for visitors for over two decades at the Doubletree by Hilton Columbia, SC has distinguished her as a true ambassador for the state of South Carolina, said Miriam Atria, President/CEO for CCLMC.
From Left to Right:
- Senator Katrina Shealy
- Duane Parrish,Director, South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism
- Miriam Atria, President/CEO, Capital City/Lake Murray Country
- Governor Henry McMaster
- “Ms. Jean”, Thelma Seibles, Guest Services, DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia, HEY Award recipient
- Karen Riordan,President & CEO, Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB
- Matt Burros, General Manager, DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
- Johanna Hodge,Visit Myrtle Beach Partnership Director and President of the South Carolina Association of Tourism Regions
- Rick Lackland, Director of Sales & Marketing, DoubleTree by Hilton Columbia
- Senator Nikki Setzler
About Capital City/Lake Murray Country Regional Tourism Board
CCLMC is the official source for all things Lake Murray Country. To plan your next trip, find information on attractions, dining, hotels, outdoor recreation, fishing, golf, and events. Explore The Top Southern Destinations of Columbia, Richland, Lexington, Newberry, and Saluda. For more information about CCLMC, visit LakeMurrayCountry.com or call 803-781-5940 | 1-866-SC-Jewel.
