Excellence in Hospitality Awards

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 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.

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 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 through 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 Executive - An executive who has shown exemplary leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to driving success and innovation within the tourism and hospitality industry.

Outstanding Food Server - A food server who provides attentive, friendly, and personalized service, ensuring guests enjoy a memorable and satisfying dining 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.

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.

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 driven the success of tourism festivals and events, positively impacting the community.