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About the Awards
HSMAI’s Marketing Professional of the Year Awards recognize the very best of marketing in the hospitality industry. Nominations come from HSMAI members, chapters, and the industry at large, and the awards are presented annually at HSMAI’s Marketing Strategy Conference.
2023 Nominations are now closed
This PDF version of the nomination form is for informational/planning purposes only.
All nominations must be submitted online by clicking the “Submit a nomination” button below.
To qualify for the Single-/Multi-Unit award, a nominee must:
- Currently serve in an on-property or multi-property marketing role for a brand, management company, ownership group, or independent property
- Be primarily responsible for on-property decisions
- Demonstrate excellence in at least 4 of the following areas: Marketing Expertise; Innovative Leadership; Cross-Discipline Collaboration; Talent Development; Advancement of the Discipline
To qualify for the Corporate award, a nominee must:
- Currently serve in an above-property regional or corporate marketing role
- Be primarily responsible for above property strategy at a hotel or agency
- Demonstrate excellence in at least 4 of the following areas: Marketing Expertise; Innovative Leadership; Cross-Discipline Collaboration; Talent Development; Advancement of the Discipline
Congratulations to Past Honorees*
- Jay Hubbs, CHDM, Vice President-Advertising, Marketing, Innovation and Analytics, BWH Hotels (2023: Corporate)
- John White, CRME, CHBA, CHDM, Director of Sales & Marketing, Kaanapali Beach Hotel (2023: Single/Multi-Unit)
- Sean Dee, Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, Outrigger Hospitality Group (2022: Corporate)
- Jessie Burns, Senior Director of Brand & Public Relations Strategy, Terranea Resort (2022: Single/Multi-Unit)
*Titles and employers are as of the time of the award presentation.
