| Mahmoud Abdel-Halim of Ogden was awarded the 2009 Iowa Lodging Association's Department Manager of the Year Award at a ceremony Sunday, Oct. 18 in Des Moines. Halim is the Banquet Director at the Sheraton West Des Moines, managing a staff that produces events that include weddings, business meetings, conventions and media events. The presenter cited achievements in superior guest satisfaction, budget management in a difficult year and employee satisfaction. This award highlights a career in the hotel industry spanning over 30 years that began with Sheraton Hotels in Cairo, Egypt. |