HSMAI Accolades
Our Awards of Excellence
The HSMAI Greater New York Chapter is happy to recognize outstanding industry leaders who consistently support our work. For all award categories, nominees should demonstrate the highest standards of professionalism, as well as exceptional direction, initiative, and enthusiasm for the industry.
*Please note that nominees do not have to be members of HSMAI to be nominated and win.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR THE 2024 HSMAIGNY Frank W. Berkman Awards 29th Anniversary Celebration
It is that time of year again to recognize our exceptional colleagues, team members, leaders in the industry and Hotel of the year.
- Do you know someone who demonstrates the skills as a leader in Revenue Management & Distribution?
- How about a Sales Executive who thinks out of the box when faced with challenging situations and fosters the spirit of creative collaboration with their teams?
- Who is the General Manager who demonstrates genuine and memorable leadership that drives results and motivates their team to be at their very best?
- What about honoring the Marketing Executive that creates magic?
- Who can we celebrate as Hospitality Professional of the year?
- Which Hotel has exceptional guest service, amazing reviews, nominated for awards and is a pillar in our community?
- Who are the rising stars in hospitality and who is the future for our industry? What are their stories?
Please take the time to recognize a colleague, peer, or Industry professional. Please click on the link below for nominations:
29th Annual HSMAI Greater New York Chapter Awards Nomination Form
All nominations are due February 21, 2025
Any questions please contact our Director of Awards & Recognition Andrea LoPiccolo at andrea.lopiccolo@sonesta.com
Categories & Criteria
Nominees for Revenue Management Executive of the Year must have held the title of Director of Revenue Management, Vice President of Revenue Management, or similar title (such as Vice President/Area) for a minimum of one year at their current company. Nominees must also have responsibility for either multiple properties or have a direct report who is a revenue manager, revenue analyst, or reservations manager.
Nominees for Sales Executive of the Year must be actively employed in sales management in the hospitality industry for a minimum of one year and have responsibility for one or more hospitality-related organizations.
Nominees for General Manager must currently be working as a general manager, managing director, chief operating officer, or similar position that is responsible for a single or multi-property lodging business. They must have held their current title or been with their current employer for a minimum of one year.
Nominees for Marketing Executive of the Year must have held the title of Vice President or Director of Marketing for a minimum of one year and have responsibility for one or more hospitality-related organizations.
Nominees for Hospitality Professional of the Year must have held their current title or have been with their current employer for a minimum of one year. Nominees are not limited to hotel or property level positions, and may be an employee or principal of a hotel management company, ownership company, PR firm, marketing firm, supplier company, consultant, or any vendor related to the hospitality industry.
Andrea LoPiccolo McConnon, 646-424-2605
