Category: Recognition

AAA Five Diamond Status Awarded to Four Seasons Houston

Article by: H. Monroe IV

After three years and a $25 million renovation, Four Seasons Houston introduced a resort style pool, re-styled guest rooms and a modern lobby. In doing so, Four Seasons Houston has been awarded the title as the city’s only AAA five Diamond Hotel.

This exclusive rating was awarded to the Four Seasons for an incomparable experience of sophistication and luxury, in a setting best described as artfully designed. The redesigned features are complemented by the service that goes above and beyond, to ensure the guest satisfaction.

Congratulations on Behalf of www.awardsbyallstar.com

Houston Film Fest Awards The Last Ride

Article by: H. Monroe IV

April 8th-17th the 44th annual Houston Independent International Film Festival took place.

A drama which documented the last days of Hank Williams’ life, titled: The Last Ride took home three Gold Remi awards; including Best Actor, Best Music, and Best Feature.

Congratulations! on behalf of www.awardsbyallstar.com

Charl Schwartzel Wins the 75th Masters

Article by: H. Monroe IV

On Sunday April 10th the 26 year old South African Charl Schwartzel rose to the occasion At Augusta National Golf Club to secure his prized green jacket.

Through the tournaments many twist and turns, the crowd cheered and roared as Tiger Woods exemplified his role as best golfer of the generation; while Rory McIlroy (54 hole leader) seemed to collapse under the pressure. There were three Australians battling to break drought streak of their nation’s Masters.

In addition to donning the Traditional Green Jacket, there are several awards presented to golfers who perform exceptional feats during the tournament. A crystal vase is presented to the golfer who has the daily lowest score, while players who score a hole-in-one or a double eagle are awarded with a large crystal bowl. Similar awards that capture the same radiance and appeal can be found in our Golf Awards section at www.awardsbyallstar.com/golf.

Performance Driven by Motivational Goals and Expectations

Article by: H. Monroe IV

When it comes to clear motivationally achieving goals, three facts have been proven:

1.)    Goals that are specifically focused and are “in few numbers” are the ultimate goals. The longer your to-do list is the less focus you will have, and chances are you will not wind up doing anything on the list.

2.)    “Stretch goals” have also been found to be the best goals. Stretch: being that the goals are not far from reaching accomplishment, not to say the goals are easy by any means. When a goal is too hard or it easy it tends to lack motivation. Goals with a 70% chance of success for example would appear to be the best goals. The reason being: you have to put forward and effort, but you know that the odds of success are in your favor.

3.)    The third best motivational goals are collaborative goals. Collaborative meanings the goals were created by the employees. The days of giving orders and expecting employees to blindly follow is now a thing of the past. Even if mandates or objectives are handed down from superiors, it is important to take the time to share, converse, and clarify the reason for the rationale behind why this is important with your organization, answering questions when needed. Keeping the employees involved in the in discussing the goals displays a sense of admiration, in return they are lead to be motivated in doing what needs to be done.

When company goals are being reached or accomplished, the employee’s motivational level of engagement is at its highest. With the manager’s support, the employees can use the provided assistance and perform with achievement of set goals. When goals are achieved the confidence of the employee is raised, and as a result finding themselves more excited about taking on more responsibilities and larger goals.

Allstar Wine Bottles Wrangled in Big Rodeo Bucks

Article by: H. Monroe IV

Engraved wine bottles (Prepared by: Awards by Allstar) really took the bull by the horns at The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Wine Auction Saturday night. With a nine-liter Grand Champion Best of Show bottle (2006 Alexander Valley Vineyards’ Cyrus) selling for $210,000; as well as the Reserve Grand Champion bottle (Stanton Vineyard’s 2007 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon) that sold for a record high $130,000.

This year’s auction had dramatically higher proceeds than the previous two years, when the auction brought in less than $800,000.

2010’s wine auction proceeds (exceeding a record $1.2 million) went toward supporting the rodeo’s mission of providing scholarships and supporting programs for youths in the Houston area. This was a very noble cause, which Allstar found to possess excellent moral character on the part the rodeo wine committee.