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International Society of Hotel Associations

Past Award Recipients

2022 Awards of Excellence Winners

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - California Hotel and Lodging Association
Hospitality Against the LA Land Use Ballot Initiative

MEMBER PROGRAMS - California Hotel and Lodging Association
Save our Water

EVENTS, FUNDRAISING & MEMBERSHIP - Ohio Hotel and Lodging Association
OHLA Innovation & Technology Initiative 

EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Texas Hotel and Lodging Association
THLA High School Hotel Summer Camp

2021 Awards of Excellence Winners

COMMUNICATIONS - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Website and Member Communication Relaunch

GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS - Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association and Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
GHLA Legislative Successes
Legislative Win on Texas Venue Project/ Hotel Occupancy Tax Bill

MEMBER PROGRAMS - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association 
Pandemic-Response Owner/Management Co./Investor (OMI) Membership Campaign

EVENTS AND FUNDRAISING - RI Hospitality Association 
RI Hospitality Employee Relief Fund in Honor of Alfred A. Zanella 

PUBLIC RELATIONS - North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association 
Count on Me NC

EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT - Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association 

2020 Awards of Excellence Winners

Circle of Excellence Award - California Hotel & Lodging Association 
​Extensive and integrated programs addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, including: Project RoomKey, COVID-19 Resource Page, COVID-19 Hotel Plan and Clean & Safe program, among others. 

Communications - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
COVID-19 Crisis Communications

Events & Fundraising - Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association
Hospitality with Heart- A Downtown Portland Cleanup Effort

Government Affairs- Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Safe Meetings Media Event to Restore Illinois!

Member Programs - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
Membership Town Halls                                                                               

Public Relations - Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association
Illinois Emergency Grant Program

2019 Awards of Excellence Winners

Education & Workforce Development - Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association
HospitAbilities – Skills-Based Certification for All Abilities

Events & Fundraising - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association 
Fundraising Programs for Human Trafficking and Dayton Storm Recovery

Government Affairs - Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association 
Legislative Roundtables
 
Communications - California Hotel & Lodging Association
Website Redesign
 
Member Programs - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
BEST Training Initiative

Public Relations - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
Anti-Human Trafficking Activities in Support of MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland


​2018 Awards of Excellence Winners

Education & Workforce Development - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Talent Management Guide 

Events & Fundraising - Rhode Island Hospitality Association
Stars of the Industry Awards

Government Affairs - Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association
Tourism Improvement District Initiative
 

Communications - North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
Hurricane Florence Emergency Toolkit
 
Member Programs - Nevada Hotel & Lodging Association 
NHLA Women in Lodging


2017 Awards of Excellence Winners

Communications -Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
Hurricane Harvey Preparations and Response
 
Government Affairs - Maine Innkeepers Association
An Act to Restore the Tip Credit to Maine's Minimum Wage Law
 
Member Programs  - Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association
Next Reigning Generation
 
Events and Fundraising - Virginia Restaurant, Lodging & Travel Association
VRLTA's 2017 Ordinary Awards
 
Public Relations - North Carolina Restaurant & Lodging Association
#FreeTheMimosa
 
Education and Workforce Development  - Washington Hospitality Association
Hospitality Hiring Events: A Model for Success


2016 Awards of Excellence Winners

Communications - California Hotel & Lodging Association
Advocacy Summary 

Public Relations - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association 
​Collaborative Industry Public Relations Program 

Membership - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association
Rebranding & Marketing Materials Development 

Member Programs - California Hotel & Lodging Association 
​
Emergency Pocket Guidebooks

​Government Affairs - Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association 
Senate Bill 190 Veto Override

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2015 Awards of Excellence Winners


Communications - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association

Member/Voter Education Effort on Marijuana Legalization

Public Relations - Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
Social Media Marketing Campaign

Membership - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association
THLA Board of Directors & Committee Restructuring

Events/Fundraising - California Hotel & Lodging Association
California Hotel Owners Conference

Government Affairs - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
Statewide Room Tax Reform Accomplishment
Room Tax Laws
The Real Story on Tax Law Reform


Member Programs - Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association
New Member Orientation


​2014 Awards of Excellence Winners

Communications - California Hotel & Lodging Association
California Lodging News Magazine
​Press Release


Education/Workforce Development - Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Association
Tennessee Hospitality & Tourism Education Foundation's ProStart Program - Press Release 
Supporting Documentation  


Events/Fundraising - Georgia Hotel & Lodging Association 
2014 GHLA Stars of the Lodging Industry Awards Celebration 

Government Affairs - Rhode Island Hospitality Association
Campaign to Defeat Proposed Ordinance Raising Minimum Wage - powerpoint
Hotel Workers Petition
Supporting Budget


Member Programs - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association 
WisconsINN Getaways 


2013 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS

Communications- New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association 
Video Production and Presentation at Informational & Networking VIP Event

Education/Workforce Development - Bahamas Hotel & Tourism Association 
Addressing Tourism's Human Resources Needs  

Events/Fundraising  - Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association 
Fundraising for OSU-Cascades Hospitality Degree Program

Government Affairs - Maryland Hotel & Lodging Association 
Establishing a Task Force to Study a Post-Labor Day Start Date for Maryland Public Schools

Member Programs - Tennessee Hospitality Association 
Tennessee Green Hospitality Certification

Public Relations - Tennessee Hospitality Association  
Relief Efforts Following 2013 Tornado in Oklahoma

Membership - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association 
Membership Solicitation in Conjunction with Proposed Mixed Beverage Tax Legislation


2012 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS

Communications  - Arkansas Hospitality Association 
Arkansas Dining Lodging Travel Smart Device App 

Education/Workforce Development - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association 
Educational Seminars 

Events/Fundraising  - Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association 
Chicago Hotel PAC Fundraising Golf Event

Government Affairs - Hotel Association of Washington, DC 
Taxicab Service Improvement Amendment Act and Photos

Member Programs - Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association 
StayinAZ.com

Public Relations - New York State Hotel & Tourism Association 
Quasquicentennial Milestone

Membership - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association 
New Member Welcome Kit

 
2011 AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE WINNERS


(Annual Budget under $500,000)

Government Affairs - Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association 
Government Affairs Plan  

Education & Workforce Development - Rhode Island Hospitality Association 
Contextual Hospitality Training Program 

(Annual Budget over $500,000)
 
Education & Workforce Development - Hotel Association of Canada 
Hospitality for Chinese Guests

Events & Fundraising - Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association 
It's Not All Black & White Annual Conference & Gala

Government Affairs - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association 
State Tourism Funding Increase During Major Budget Cuts

Membership - Texas Hotel & Lodging Association 
Membership Recruitment and Retention

Member Programs - California Hotel & Lodging Association  
20th Edition California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns (CABBI) Guide

Public Relations - Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association 
Gas Card Getaways Campaign

Communications - Oregon Restaurant & Lodging Association 
Redesign of Lodging News

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association - What Cities Need to Know to Administer the Local Hotel Occupancy Tax 


2010 Awards of Excellence Winners

(Annual Budget under $500,000)

Communications

Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association – AzH&LA takes stand against tourism boycotts and serves as voice for 200,000 tourism employees.

Education/Workforce Development

Rhode Island Hospitality Association – Industry Skills Development Initiative

Events/Fundraising

Oklahoma Hotel & Lodging Association - “How to Develop and Submit an Award Winning “Stars of the Industry” Award Nomination”

Government Affairs

Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association - 2010 Pure Michigan State Funding

(Annual Budget over $500,000)
Communications

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association – Smoking Ban Guides for WI Lodging Properties

Education/Workforce Development

Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association - Hospitality Hires for Hotels & Restaurants (H3R)

Events/Fundraising

California Hotel & Lodging Association – Northern CA Hotel & Lodging Conference

Government Affairs

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association – OH&LA Defeated a Proposed 4% Lodging Tax Increase for Dayton, Ohio

Member Programs

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association – The Akron Destination Marketing Fund

Public Relations

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Assn – Public Selection of 2011 WI Lodging Directory Cover


2009 Awards of Excellence Winners

(Annual Budget under $500,000)
Education/Workforce

Arkansas Hospitality Association - Community Partnerships

Events/Fundraising

Massachusetts Lodging Association 

Government Affairs

Michigan Hotel & Lodging Association

Public Relations/Communications

Oregon Lodging Association

(Annual Budget over $500,000)
Education/Workforce

Rhode Island Hospitality -  The Third Language Info

Government Affairs

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association -  Matched the state lodging per diem rate to the federal per diem rate

Membership

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association

Public Relations/Communications

Alberta - Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Project



2008 Awards of Excellence Winners

(Annual Budget under $500,000)

Events/Fundraising
 
Hawaii - The Visitor Industry Charity Walk (VICW)

Government Affairs

Michigan Lodging & Tourism Association - Travel Michigan Promotion 

Membership

Arkansas Hospitality Association - 'Benefits of Membership' Campaign   

Public Relations/Communications 

Rhode Island Hospitality & Tourism Association - Development of the RI Hospitality Green Certification Program
 
(Annual Budget over $500,000)

Education/Workforce

Alberta - The Employer of Choice Program 

Events/Fundraising

California Hotel & Lodging Association - The InnSpire Conference 

Government Affairs 

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association - Appropriate Lodging for State Employees

Membership

California - Partnership between California Association of Bed & Breakfast Inns and California Hotel & Lodging Association 

Public Relations

Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association - Promotion of WisconsinLodging.info



2007 Awards of Excellence Winners

(Annual Budget under $500,000)

Membership

Colorado Hotel & Lodging Association
 
Government Affairs

Indiana Hotel & Lodging Association - Redirecting Hospitality Taxes Away From Tourism  

Public Relations/Communications 

Arizona Lodging & Tourism Association - Discover Arizona Vacations Online Auction 

Education/Workforce Development 

Rhode Island Hospitality Association - Groundhog Job Shadow Day

(Annual Budget over $500,000)

Membership

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association - Best Western Enrollment into TH&LA

Government Affairs

New York State Hospitality & Tourism Association - Marketing and Brand Research and Evaluation  

Public Relations/Communications

Ohio Hotel & Lodging Association - OhioLodging Magazine 

Education/Workforce Development

California Hotel & Lodging Association - Comprehensive Emergency Preparedness Manual for Lodging Industry 



2006 Awards of Excellence Winners

(Annual Budget over $500,000)

Membership

Hospitality Association of South Carolina - Myrtle Beach Area Partnership
 
Government Affairs

Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association - Annual State Tourism Conference

PR/Communications

Arizona Hotel & Lodging Association - Annual Forks & Corks Dinner

Education/Workforce Development

Arkansas Hospitality Association - Customer Service Training  

(Annual Budget over $500,000)

Membership

Hotel Association of Washington DC - Security Listserv; working with DC Metropolitan Police Department

Government Affairs

Wisconsin Innkeepers Association - Passage of Room Tax Clarification Bill 

PR/Communications

Hotel Association of Washington DC - DC Hospitality Alliance 

Education/Workforce Development

Texas Hotel & Lodging Association - Annual Short Course at University of Houston's College of Hotel & Restaurant Management 





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