Maria Jose Kessler, one of the concierges for The Private Residences at The Chase Park Plaza, has been awarded the Silver Plume Award for Corporate Concierge of the Year by Where St. Louis Magazine.

The Silver Plume Awards honor exemplary customer service and performance by concierges and managers, as chosen by their peers. The awards also recognize concierges and guest-service professionals who go “the extra mile.”

“Maria Jose is a true treasure,” said Jeanne Venn, chief concierge, The Chase Park Plaza. “After four years as a concierge in the Chase Park Plaza Hotel, Maria Jose quickly won the hearts and confidence of our residents, with her unique brand of warmth and global knowledge.”

Maria Jose Kessler stands with her Silver Plume Award at the Where St. Louis award ceremony.

Where Magazine started The Silver Plume Awards 17 years ago in New York to honor outstanding service and achievements in hotel guest service. This is the second year for a St. Louis concierge to receive a Silver Plume Award.