Shelly Hill, a New Mexico State University senior majoring in hospitality and tourism services, was recently named the New Mexico Restaurant Association Employee of the Year. Hill, a 1992 graduate of Pojoaque High School, was the only student to receive the award, which honors excellent contributions to the hospitality industry.
Hard work pays off.
The classes I have taken have definitely helped me prepare for this. And Carol has been so successful with her business. Hill helped open Way Out West. She started as a key employee and currently helps train new employees. We're very excited that she got the award.