Celebrating Hospitality Excellence: Sundial Shines at the 26th Annual E Awards

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DATE: September 16, 2026

At Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, delivering exceptional experiences is at the heart of everything we do. We are thrilled to celebrate our incredible team members who were recently recognized at the 26th Annual Elaine McLaughlin Outstanding Hospitality Service Awards (E Awards)!

Presented by the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau (VCB) and The News-Press Media Group at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, the E Awards honor professionals across Lee County for extraordinary customer service, compassion, and dedication to the tourism industry. This year’s event was a true showcase of regional hospitality excellence, celebrating 596 individual nominees selected from nearly 1,000 community-submitted stories.

Special Feature: Tiffany Beyke Wins the Accommodations Category

A massive congratulations to our very own Tiffany Beyke, who took home top honors as the Accommodations Category Winner!

Tiffany’s award recognizes her extraordinary heart and quick leadership when the Dream Foundation reached out on behalf of Abby, a terminally ill mother of two whose final dream was to visit Sanibel and renew her wedding vows with her family.

Stepping in without hesitation, Tiffany coordinated complimentary accommodations, dining, and a celebratory dinner at Sundial. Going above and beyond, she rallied local community partners to provide flowers, a wedding cake, professional photography, hair and makeup, and countless personal touches. Thanks to Tiffany’s compassion and leadership, a family’s final wish was transformed into a beautiful, unforgettable beachside memory.

We could not be prouder of Tiffany for embodying the true spirit of hospitality.

sundial resort team group photo at 26th annual e awards

Honoring Our Nominees

While Tiffany took home the top award in Accommodations, the spirit of service shines across our entire property. We want to extend a huge shoutout to all 15 of our Sundial team members who were nominated by guests, colleagues, and community members for their outstanding service:

  • Tiffany Beyke (Winner – Accommodations)
  • Jonas Celestin
  • Reza Effendi
  • Barbara Gennity
  • Daniel Inmenso
  • Reilly McAloose
  • Jason McAuliffe
  • Sam Parus
  • Lorraine Regan
  • Barbara Sample
  • Amanda Smith
  • Limoncia Thomas
  • Mike Velardi
  • Meridela Victorin
  • Franklin Zambrano

Congratulations to Tiffany and our entire nominated team, as well as all fellow winners and nominees across Lee County who make Southwest Florida such a world-class destination! Thank you for going above and beyond every single day.

Header Photo: From Left to Right – Pamela Johnson the Executive Director of the Lee County VCB, Tiffany Beyke of Sundial Beach Resort & Spa, Cindy McCurry Ross of The News-Press and Brian Ososky the Chief Marketing Officer for the Lee County VCB

 

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