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ISHA Awards of Excellence

The Awards of Excellence program recognizes lodging associations for outstanding achievements across communications, education, government affairs, and more — presented at the ISHA Summer Conference.

2026 Submissions Due May 15, 2026
About the Awards

The ISHA Awards of Excellence program is an outstanding way to gain recognition amongst your peers. Offering awards across a range of categories, the program grants associations the opportunity to be nationally recognized for their achievements in the lodging industry.

These awards are presented at the ISHA Summer Conference. Winners receive a complimentary registration to a future ISHA Conference!

Winners receive a complimentary conference registration

Award recipients are presented with a plaque at the ISHA Summer Conference and receive complimentary registration to a 2026 ISHA conference.

Award Categories
Communications
Education & Workforce Development
Government Affairs
Membership Development
Public Affairs & Community
And More Categories
Entry Form
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2026 Awards of Excellence — Categories & Entry Form
How to Submit
Requirements & Tips for Successful Entries
  • 1
    Download and complete the entry form for each category you wish to enter.
  • 2
    Provide relevant supporting materials that demonstrate your association's achievements in the chosen category.
  • 3
    Organize your materials in a folder if necessary, and enclose a copy of the entry form with each submission.
  • 4
    Programs may be ongoing but should focus on results from January 1, 2025 through April 30, 2026.
  • 5
    Submit a copy of your entry via email, including all supporting materials.
You may submit as many entries as you wish across as many categories as you wish.
Multiple entries in the same category are permitted.
You may not enter the same program in more than one category.
Award winners will be announced at the ISHA Summer Conference.
Key Deadline
Submission Deadline
May 15, 2026
All entries must be submitted by this date
Announcement Winners announced at the ISHA Summer Conference
Prize Plaque & complimentary 2026 ISHA conference registration
Period Programs covering Jan 1, 2025 – Apr 30, 2026
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