MGM MIRAGE spares nothing when it comes to honoring our employees. Our Employee of the Year Galas have become a time-honored tradition—recognizing and rewarding outstanding members of our family, the heroes among us. This past year, our six Las Vegas-based properties nominated 12 of their best of the best employees. On February 12, 72 employees were brought into the spotlight at our gala and treated like royalty with a superb dinner and entertainment. At the evening’s end, six were awarded Employee of the Year by his or her property president.

2002’s Employee of the Year Gala was a vibrant display of our passion to celebrate those who foster excellence, hard work, commitment, and dedication. Carrot Top entertained with his hilarious comedy and together with MGM MIRAGE donated $30,000 to the Las Vegas Ronald McDonald House in lieu of payment for his performance. Although only one employee from each property could be chosen as the Employee of the Year, MGM MIRAGE congratulates all 72 nominees and their 43,000 colleagues who make your stay with us magical and memorable.

	Setting the standard for excellence – (clockwise) Bobby Baldwin, CEO of Mirage Resorts/President of Bellagio and his wife Donna; Terry Lanni, Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE; John Redmond, CEO of Grand Resorts and Suzanne Paganucci; and Melvin Wolzinger, MGM MIRAGE Board of Directors member.

Red-heads have more fun! Comedian Carrot Top	The evening started with cocktails at the EOY Lounge