HSMAI annually recognizes excellence among the educators preparing new talent for the fields of sales, marketing, and revenue optimization in hotels.
Sales Educator of the Year Award
The HSMAI Americas Sales Educator of the Year Award recognizes excellence among the educators preparing new talent for the field of sales in hotels, and will be celebrated live and in-person at HSMAI’s Sales Leader Forum on September 18 in Long Beach, California.
Nominations are Open: NEW PROCESS FOR 2023!
In 2023, there is a 2-step process that will make the nomination process simpler and more collaborative, and ensure the resulting nominations more clearly detail why a nominee deserves the award.
STEP 1: Nominate someone who you think has made their mark in sales. You’ll share their contact information and why you think they should be the Sales Educator of the Year.
STEP 2: Your nominee will complete an application form so that the Awards Committee can gather insights into their achievements — and we encourage you to work with them on this step. Questions on the application include:
- What does your role entail?
- How are you advancing the discipline of sales and/or the hotel industry?
- How do you demonstrate excellence in teaching?
- How do you continue to increase your knowledge of the industry and discipline?
- How do you engage with industry professionals to bridge the gap between education and industry?
- Is there any additional information that is relevant to your application?
To qualify for the Educator of the Year award, a nominee must by a full-time employee of a 2- or 4-year college or university.
Past Honorees*
- Katie Davin, Associate Professor, Johnson & Wales University, Providence, Rhode Island Campus (2022)
*Titles and employers are as of the time of the award presentation.
Partnership opportunities are available for this awards program. For information, contact Elise Rhinehart.
Marketing Educator of the Year Award
2023 nominations have closed. Join the celebration of this year’s honorees at the HSMAI Marketing Strategy Conference on June 27.
Nominations for 2024 will be accepted starting in early 2024.
Congratulations to the 2023 Marketing Educator of the Year!
Dr. Makarand Mody, Associate Professor of Hospitality Marketing, Boston University
Past Honorees
- Dr. Katerina Berezina, Associate Professor, University of Mississippi
Revenue Optimization Educator of the Year Award
2023 nominations are closed. Join the celebration of this year’s honorees at ROC Americas on June 28.
Nominations for 2024 will be accepted starting in early 2024.
Congratulations to the 2023 honoree!
Dave Roberts, Professor, Cornell University
Past Honorees
- Dr. Breffni Noone, Associate Professor, Pennsylvania State University (2021)
- Dr. Chris K. Anderson, Academic Director, School of Hotel Administration, Cornell University (2022)