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Security & Safety Council Service Award

This award is presented to an individual from a CFHLA Member Property, that has gone above and beyond in the areas of Lifesaving, Leadership, Risk Management and/or Service.

Honorees will be selected and recognized on a quarterly basis at a future Security & Safety Council Seminar.

To nominate a deserving team member, please complete the Nomination Form and return via email to Director of Industry Relations and Community Impact, Melanie Anesh at melanie.anesh@cfhla.org.

2026 CFHLA Security & Safety Service Award Honorees:

2026 Second Quarter CFHLA Security & Safety Council Lifesaving Service Award Honoree – Sven Zickermann, Orange Lake Resort

Learn more about Sven's recognition here.

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2026 Second Quarter CFHLA Security & Safety Council Service Award Honoree – Sabri Akim, Evermore Orlando Resort

Learn more about Sabri's recognition here.

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2026 First Quarter CFHLA Security & Safety Council Lifesaving Service Award Honoree – Lyanne Hernandez, Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort

Learn more about Lyanne's recognition here.

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2026 First Quarter CFHLA Security & Safety Council Service Award Honoree – Jose "Jay" Maldonado, The Grove Resort & Waterpark

Learn more about Jay's recognition here.

Past CFHLA Security & Safety Service Award Honorees