Award Criteria
Winners are selected based on three criteria: active involvement in the industry, their contribution to the industry, and personal/organizational attributes and qualities.
Active Involvement in the Industry
The individual or organization is actively involved in consulting, planning, developing, marketing, managing and/or improving one or more dimensions of the hospitality industry which benefits developers, investors, operators and guests such as:
- Associations and organizations
- Lodging establishments
- Cruise ships
- Educational institutions
- Media (trade press)
- Legal/litigation
- Entertainment enterprises
Area of Contribution
Their contribution should benefit the hospitality industry in terms of one or more of the following:
- New product development or re-positioning
- Training and education
- Trend-setting model
- Profitability of the industry
- Quality assurance
- Strategic alliances
- Diversity
- Market research
Personal/Organizational Attributes and Qualities
In addition to their contribution, the individual or organization, on a consistent basis possesses certain attributes and adheres to professional standards which are recognized and respected by his/her peers:
- Display integrity and ethics and use sound judgment.
- Demonstrate superior leadership.
- Display a commitment to quality service and professionalism.
- Be a role model and/or mentor to people wanting to enter or just entering the hospitality industry as well as to career people in the industry.
- Willingly and enthusiastically share his/her commitment to improving and advancing the hospitality industry by writing trade magazine articles as well as attending and speaking at conferences.
- Actively involved in one or more associations or organizations that promote and support the advancement of the hospitality industry through legislation, education and/or motivation.