TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW)_ Topeka's hospitality industry was honored Monday at an awards luncheon celebrating the impact of tourism on Capitol City and some of the city's best employees and hotels.

13 News anchors Ralph Hipp and Melissa Brunner emceed the event at the Holiday Inn Holidome. It was hosted by the Topeka Lodging Association and Visit Topeka, Inc.

Maura Gast, executive director of the Irving Texas Convention and Visitors Bureau addressed attendees offering tips on how Topeka can improve tourism.

Award Winners:
Room attendant: Maria Franco, Ramada Convention Center
Front desk clerk: Colette Paultsky, Club House Inn & Suites
Food & Beverage/Breakfast Attendant: Chrisy Schumaker, Capitol Plaza
Maintenance engineer: Robert "Andy" Anderson, Super 8 at Forbes Landing
Night auditor: Valentine Osayande, Econo Lodge
Executive Housekeeper/Housekeeping manger: Jennifer McNulty, Holiday Inn Holidome
Visit Topeka Corporate Partner: Perkins Restaurant, Bob Carmichael
Visit Topeka Hotel of the Year: Club House Inn & Suites, James Arnold and Tom Escalante