FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Event Coordinator served with Meet Minneapolis Hospitality Hero award

MINNEAPOLIS, Dec. 16, 2014 Ellen Kosmoski, event coordinator for the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, has been awarded the 2014 second quarter Hospitality Hero award from Meet Minneapolis, Convention and Visitors Association. The award honors an individual or company who has contributed significantly to the public image of Minneapolis through outstanding hospitality and service.

Kosmoski was nominated by Britney Parker, a Minneapolis Park & Recreation Boards colleague. Parker has been continuously impressed with Kosmoskis willingness to go the extra mile in providing service to visitors and her commitment to demonstrating pride in Minneapolis hospitality industry.

She demonstrates hospitality every day guiding brides and people through our beautiful park system in Minneapolis, said Parker. She helps ease the anxiety and stress out of planning a wedding or special event.

Kosmoski has been with the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board for the past two and a half years. She represents more than 22 parks for ceremonies each summer coordinating over 200 weddings. Due to Kosmoskis commitment, guests are able to gain a better understanding of Minneapolis and its parks, enhancing the guest experience and their desire to return to the city.

The Meet Minneapolis Hospitality Hero award is given quarterly to members of the Minneapolis hospitality community who have been nominated by their peers.

PHOTO ATTACHED; CUTLINE

Pictured left to right, Bill Deef, vice president of International Relations, Meet Minneapolis; Jayne Miller, superintendent, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; Ellen Kosmoski, events coordinator, Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board; Dolores Karan, destination services & event manager, Meet Minneapolis.

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Meet Minneapolis is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of the Destination Marketing Association International.

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MEDIA CONTACT

Kristen Montag, media communications manager, 612.767.8038, kristenm@minneapolis.org, @Minneapolis_PR on Twitter.