Kings Island GM hands out eight more Over the Top awards to deserving associates

September 23, 2020

Don Helbig

Area Manager Digital Marketing - Kings Island

The “Over the Top” award was created in July by Kings Island’s vice president and general manager Mike Koontz to recognize seasonal and part-time associates for going over the top for our guests and their co-workers.

Associates are nominated each week by their full-time manager for a chance to win. All weekly winners are eligible to win the grand prize and a second-place prize with the final winners receiving a special trophy at the end of the 2020 season.

Featured below are eight associates who were presented this past weekend with the Over the Top award.

Branden, Merchandise

Kings Island Merchandise associate receives the Over the Top Award

Branden, Security

Kings Island Security employee receives the Over the Top Award

Denny, Park Services

Kings Island Amusement Park Services employee receives the Over the Top Award

Kim, First Aid

Kings Island First Aid Employee receives the Over the Top Award

Lisa, First Aid

Kings Island First Aid employee accepts the Over the Top Award

Mike, Security

Kings Island Security employee accepts the Over the Top Award

Teriana, Food & Beverage

Kings Island Over the Top Award presented to Food and Beverage Employee

Tom, Guest Services

Kings Island Guest Services employee receives the Over the Top Award

Congratulations to each of last week's winners!

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Area Manager Digital Marketing - Kings Island

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