Maricopa residents honored with Caesars Awards of Excellence were (from left) Abraham Ojeda, Christine Todd and Otis Washington. Submitted photos

Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino announced its 2016 Caesars Award of Excellence winners, a distinction given to employees who show exemplary customer service, serve as role models for co-workers and demonstrate an outstanding commitment to the Harrah’s brand.

The honorees include three Maricopa residents.

“The Caesars Award of Excellence Award is one of the highest honors our employees can achieve. I am so proud of these seven individuals and their accomplishments,” said Robert Livingston, vice president/general manager at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino. “They have consistently provided best-in-class service to guests, coworkers and our community. They live the Harrah’s brand values and are role models for us all.”

Diversity: Abraham Ojeda of Maricopa, slot service representative
Celebrating Success: Will Cunningham of Phoenix, sous chef
Service with Passion: Amanda Leon Guerrero of Casa Grande, marketing
Service with Passion: Otis Washington of Maricopa, valet
Caring Culture: Grant Milanio of Tempe, accounting supervisor
Ownership: Ramon Castro of Laveen, culinary chef
Integrity: Christine Todd of Maricopa, HDS program manager

Each of the award winners will be honored at a celebration banquet with a commemorative gift and a dedicated parking space for the year. They are now eligible for the Regional Caesars Award of Excellence and ultimately the companywide Caesars Award of Excellence.

All winners: From left, back row Ramon Castro, Grant Milanio and William Cunningham. Front row: Abraham Ojeda, Christine Todd and Otis Washington. Not pictured: Amanda Leon Guerrero. Submitted photo
All winners: From left, back row Ramon Castro, Grant Milanio and William Cunningham. Front row: Abraham Ojeda, Christine Todd and Otis Washington. Not pictured: Amanda Leon Guerrero. Submitted photo