National Concierge Association Chapter Announces Concierge Award Winners

June 7, 2013 - PRLog -- Chicago, IL...The Chicago Chapter of the National Concierge Association (NCA) awarded five local awards to its membership.

Concierge Preferred was awarded the Best Chapter Affiliate Partner Award. Concierge Preferred’s mission is “Expert Insight. Better Travel.” This is accomplished through a Chicago travel blog, print magazine and a suite of other marketing services. Concierge Preferred is an NCA Endorsed Partner. www.conciergepreferred.com

Best Chapter New Affiliate Partner was awarded to Blue Plate. Kim Urbaniak, Blue Plate Sales Manager, has done an outstanding job representing Blue Plate’s NCA membership since joining the NCA in 2012. Blue Plate provides boutique-style catering services to corporate, nonprofit, social and cultural institutions. www.blueplatechicago.com

Judy Sunvold, Manager, Conference Services for Loyola University Chicago was named Best Associate Member. Judy has hosted a meeting, volunteered time to help with the Chicago Chapter’s fund raising efforts and started the program to become a certified concierge. The mission of Conference Services at Loyola University Chicago is to provide its guests with an environment of excellence through unique and affordable event solutions. jsunvol@luc.com

Polly Pancoe (CMP), President, Hotel Reservation Management earned the Best Chapter Volunteer Award. Polly is active in many causes including helping with the Chicago Chapters fund raising efforts. Hotel Reservation Management, Inc. provides creative, cost efficient planning that will saves substantial time and money. polly@hrmchicago.com

The Concierge Outstanding Service Award was earned by Certified Concierge Joyce Fong, Director of Concierge Relations & Services at Concierge Preferred and non- certified Concierge Marcella Doyle of Marcella Doyle, LTD. Both Fong and Doyle actively participate on the NCA Chapter Board of Directors. jfong@conciergeperferred.com, chicagonca@gmail.com

The NCA - Chicago Chapter is proud of its members who, as a group and individually, continue to be award winning experts in the concierge industry not only in Chicago, but throughout the world.

The National Concierge Association is dedicated to education, quality networking and promotion of the professional concierge, encouraging education and friendship opportunities through professional and social interaction with other concierges, vendors and informational resources. Membership enriches and strengthens the NCA-Chicago Chapter and the National Concierge Association locally, nationally and internationally, both organizationally and individually. www.ncakey.com