2026 Excellence in Hospitality Awards
(in list format, honorees will be listed alphabetically.)
Outstanding Transportation/Valet Professional
Aaron Henry - Parking Management Service
Outstanding Casino Floor Professional
Aretha Walton - Horseshoe Bossier City Casino & Hotel
Outstanding Culinary Professional/Chef
Blake Jackson - Heron | Mae & Co
Outstanding Executive - Casino
Christie Tristan-Rambi - Bally’s Shreveport Casino & Hotel
Outstanding Food Server - Casino
Christopher Sanders - Margaritaville Resort Casino
Outstanding Culinary Professional/Chef - Casino
Eric Szczepanski - Horseshoe Bossier City Casino & Hotel
Outstanding Guest Services Professional
Ginger Miller - Brookshire Grocery Arena
Outstanding Catering Professional
Joslin Mar-Dai - Vegans on the Run
Outstanding Front Desk Professional
Kaleigh Smith - Remington Suite Hotel & Spa
Outstanding Volunteer
Karen Ramos
Outstanding Hotel Sales Professional
Kimberly Anderson - Lotus Hospitality
Outstanding Food Server
Logan Peters - Hilton Shreveport
Outstanding Hotel Sales Professional - Casino
Miranda Small - Sam’s Town Hotel & Casino Shreveport
Outstanding Bartender - Casino
Pamela Harding - Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack
Outstanding Housekeeping Professional
Robin Zamudio - The Service Companies (Live!)
Outstanding Guest Services Professional - Casino
Sara Dews - Live! Casino & Hotel - Louisiana
Outstanding Bartender
Sherri Lane - Flying Heart Brewing & Pub
Outstanding Executive
Tommy Scott - Shreveport Mudbugs Hockey Owner
Outstanding Banquet Professional
Yugoshunda Lewis - Margaritaville Resort Casino
Outstanding Event
American Rose Center
Outstanding Festival
Prize Fest
Outstanding Event Venue
Louisiana Downs Casino & Racetrack
Outstanding Attraction
R.W. Norton Art Gallery
COMMUNICATIONS AWARDS
AMBASSADOR OF THE YEAR
Krystal "Chica" Montez, Townsquare Media
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Gorilla Design Studio
CONVENTIONS AWARDS
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Terry Rynes, Shreveport Convention Center
TOURISM PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Sci-Port Discovery Center
MEETING OF THE YEAR
Sports South Rendezvous On The Red
SPORTS COMMISSION AWARDS
SPONSOR OF THE YEAR
Coca-Cola Bottling Company
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
Oschner LSU Health Shreveport Sports Medicine
Destination Development AWARDs
PARTNER OF THE YEAR
KaDavien Baylor
BLOCK BY BLOCK CLEAN SWEEP INITIATIVE
City Of Shreveport, City Of Shreveport – Property Standards Division, Shreveport Green
RURAL ENHANCEMENT AWARD
Shreveport Regional Arts Council
Film & Entertainment AWARDs
Partner of the Year
Fairfield Studios
PINEAPPLE AWARD
The Pineapple Awards is presented to individuals and organizations who have spent their careers promoting Shreveport-Bossier to visitors and locals alike.
Theresa Peters, Director of Sales and Operations, LeBossier Hotel & Event Center
Dennis Beckman, The Enchanted Garden
TOURISM TRAILBLAZER AWARD
The Trailblazer of the Year Award celebrates pioneers in their field who lead with courage and innovation, setting new standards for excellence.
John Dudley, Chasing Aces
