Past Award Recipients
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
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
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
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
