Pioneer Award
The Pioneer award was established in 1996 by ISHC to recognize an individual or organization for making an outstanding contribution, achievement and or improvement in the hospitality industry.
ISHC Pioneer award 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/its 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 which promote and support the advancement of the hospitality industry through legislation, education and/or motivation.
Previous Pioneer Award Winners
Previous Pioneer award winners include:
- Stanley Selengut (2008)
- James E. Burba (2007)
- H.P. Rama (2006)
- Barry Sternlicht (2005)
- Christel DeHaan (2004)
- Steve Wynn (2003)
- Bill Kimpton (2002)
- Johnathan M. Tisch (2001)
- Michale A. Leven (2000)
- Jack Vaughn (1999)
- George Johnson (1998)
- Randell A. Smith (1997)
Previous Pioneer Award – Europe Winners include:
- Jean Gabriel Peres (2008)
- Jean-Claude Baumgarten (2007)
- Stelios Haji-Ioannou (2006)
- Costakis Loizou (2005)
- Regis Bulot (2004)
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