Employee Appreciation Day

What is the Employee Appreciation Day?

It’s a time to say thank you to all the hard working hospitality employees on the Monterey Peninsula – there’s something for EVERYBODY! Over 1300 hospitality industry participants join in daylong activities and friendly competitions between hospitality employees, followed by awards and a BBQ for employees and their families. Participate in as many events as time permits, and don’t miss the team competitions!

2023 EVENT DETAILS

Sponsorship Opportunities

In appreciation to all that contribute to our industry on a daily basis, over 1300 hospitality employees are invited to join friendly competitions, followed by awards, company recognition and a BBQ for employees and their families. The 2023 event will take place at the Monterey County Fairgrounds on June 14, 2023. Sponsorship funding enables our organization to open the day to all in the industry and offsets the cost of the numerous donors and volunteers that help to make the day successful for all.

WE ARE HOSPITALITY! SPONSOR - $2500 (one available)

Designated a quarterly “We Are Hospitality” on MCHA website homepage
Recognized as MCHA Partner business with logo included on footer of mcha.net– June 2023 through May 2024
Designated logo and recognition as “We Are Hospitality” in emails promoting the event and on the website event page.
Logo displayed as “We Are Hospitality” at the event.
Emcee recognition as “We Are Hospitality” at the event.
Table at event from 3pm to 6pm, with opportunity to highlight your business.

GOALKEEPER SPONSOR - $1000

Designated logo and recognition as “Goalkeeper Sponsor” in emails promoting the event and on the website event page.
Logo displayed as “Goalkeeper Sponsor” at the event.
Emcee recognition as “Goalkeeper Sponsor” at the event.
Table at event from 3pm to 6pm, with opportunity to highlight your business.

GRILL MASTER SPONSOR - $500

Designated logo and recognition as “Grill Master Sponsor” in emails promoting the event and on the website event page.
Logo displayed as “Grill Master Sponsor” at the event.
Emcee recognition as “Grill Master Sponsor” at the event.

CHEERS TO HOSPITALITY SPONSOR - $250

Designated logo and recognition as “Cheers to Hospitality Sponsor” in emails promoting the event and on the website event page.
Logo displayed as “Cheers to Hospitality Sponsor” at the event.
Emcee recognition as “Cheers to Hospitality Sponsor” at the event.

SPONSOR

Contests

Bartending Competition

Do you think you can make the best cocktail in Monterey? Prove yourself at the Bartending Competition! There is one competition where everyone makes the same cocktail and one that allows you to showcase your very best.

Bedmaking Competition

Hospital corners? Check. Bounce a quarter off the sheets? Check. Race against the clock to make a bed that would impress any guest.

Chowder Cook Off

Nothing says Monterey like good seafood and there's no better than a warm, delicious chowder to raise your spirits. Come prove your chowder-making prowess in this contest. And none of that Manhattan stuff for us.

Food & Beverage Relay

There's nothing like a little wait staff contest to get plates and glasses crashing everywhere! Can you navigate the course without spilling a drop? Sign up and find out!

Napkin Folding Competition

Folding the perfect napkin is an art form that few can appreciate. Channel your inner origami expert to craft the perfect cloth swan to adorn even the fanciest place setting.

Bell Staff Relay

When's the last time you had fun pushing a luggage cart around? Look for spilled luggage and crashed carts as relay teams speed around the obstacle course. Do not try this in the hotel hallway.