Excellence in Hospitality Awards Nomination Categories
The Excellence in Hospitality Awards celebrates the stories of resilience, innovation, and creativity of our industry. This will enable us to shine a light on extraordinary individuals, teams, and businesses. Below are the nomination categories.
Outstanding Attraction - An attraction that delivers an exceptional experience, contributing significantly to the local tourism industry and visitor satisfaction.
Outstanding Catering Professional - A restaurant or small business catering professional who consistently goes above and beyond, delivering exceptional service with creativity and meticulous attention to detail, ensuring that every event is a success.
Outstanding Banquet Professional - A hotel or casino banquet professional who excels in event management ensuring seamless execution and creating memorable experiences for every guest.
Outstanding Bartender - A bartender who showcases craftsmanship and creativity in mixology while going above and beyond to create a warm, inviting atmosphere. Whether at a restaurant, hotel, or casino, they provide superb guest engagement and top-tier service, making every experience memorable.
Outstanding Casino Floor Professional - A casino floor professional who ensures guest satisfaction through exceptional service while demonstrating professionalism and expert knowledge of gaming operations.
Outstanding Culinary Professional/Chef - A chef or culinary professional who brings innovation, skill, and passion to their craft creating incredible dining experiences.
Outstanding Event - An event that shines though its creativity and seamless execution, making a lasting impact by fostering community engagement and significantly contributing to the local tourism, bringing in overnight guests.
Outstanding Event Venue - A venue that creates an ideal environment for successful events through services offered while enhancing the overall guest experience with its attention to detail and hospitality.
Outstanding Food Server - A food server who provides attentive, friendly, and personalized service, ensuring guests enjoy a memorable and satisfying dining experience. Whether in a restaurant, hotel, or casino, they demonstrate dedication and thoughtfulness, enhancing the overall guest experience.
Outstanding Front Desk Professional - A front desk professional who serves as the welcoming face of the hotel, delivering impeccable guest service, effective problem-solving, and warm hospitality.
Outstanding Guest Services Professional - A dedicated individual who provides top-notch service across various settings, ensuring positive experiences and fostering lasting connections with guests through attentiveness and professionalism.
Outstanding Hotel Sales Professional - A sales professional who drives success for their hotel through strategic sales initiatives, superior client relations, and high performance.
Outstanding Housekeeping Professional - A dedicated housekeeping professional who ensures immaculate cleanliness and meticulous attention to detail, enhancing the overall guest experience. Whether in a casino or non-casino setting, their commitment contributes to a high-quality, welcoming environment.
Outstanding Transportation/Valet Professional - A transportation or valet professional who provides prompt, courteous, and reliable service while ensuring an enjoyable experience for each guest.
Outstanding Volunteer - A dedicated volunteer whose selfless contributions and active involvement have not only driven the success of tourism festivals and events that attract overnight guests, but have also positively impacted the community through their continued support and engagement.
Outstanding Executive - An executive who has shown exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to driving success and innovation within the tourism and hospitality industry.
