Shreveport-Bossier Excellence in Hospitality Awards
Visit Shreveport-Bossier's annual Excellence in Hospitality Awards will be held on Thursday, May 7th, 2026, at Sam's Town in Shreveport.
The Excellence in Hospitality Awards celebrates local people who are the best of the best in the hospitality industry. Ideal candidates represent the stories of resilience, innovation and creativity in our industry.
For questions about submissions, please contact Teresa Manley at tmanley@visitshreveportbossier.org
For questions about sponsorships or purchasing a table, please contact Matthew Hammock at mhammock@visitshreveportbossier.org.
Whatatable Award sponsored by Whataburger
Table sponsors can turn their tables into a celebration with company branding, decorations, and tablescapes of fun! Judges will be looking for creativity, originality, and overall grand presentation to crown the inaugural Whatatable Award winner.
No confetti, glitter, feathers or sparklers will be allowed inside the facility. No open flames, glue, nails on table or walls. Table décor height must be limited to 36” or 3ft tall maximum. All decorations must be removed at the end of the event or they will be discarded.

The winners of this year's Excellence in Hospitality Awards. Join us in congratulating this year's recipients.
Browse our award categories and nominate yourself, a coworker, or another deserving tourism professional today!
Photos from this year's Excellence and Hospitality Awards are available here.
