Outstanding Roomkeeper of the Year
non-management employee

Recognizes exceptional service in the housekeeping department.

Outstanding Bellperson/Houseperson of the Year
non-management employee

Recognizes exemplary professionalism and exceptional service by a bellperson/houseperson.

Outstanding Manager/Supervisor of the Year
lodging only

Recognizes exemplary professionalism and exceptional service of a manager/supervisor (examples include: engineering, food & beverage directors, sales managers, accounting, head of housekeeping, etc).

Community Service Award

Recognizes the lodging property that demonstrates to residents that it is responsive to the local community. Special consideration will be given for the uniqueness of the program and the number of employees participating.

Good Earthkeeping Award

Recognizes lodging properties that have developed a culture toward improving everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations. Examples in essay form include: energy conservation, solid waste reduction, effluents and emissions, water conservation, purchasing, and business issues.

Bed and Breakfast of Distinction

This award recognizes the B&B property that demonstrates architectural excellence and distinction; reflects significance or historical preservation; serves as an ambassador for the B&B segment of the lodging industry; and/or plays an integral role in promoting the local tourism economy. Applicants should describe any exceptional architectural features, significant restorations, unique history, exceptional guest relations, community involvement and/or tourism promotion activities/innovations to be considered for this award.

Outstanding Lodging Employee of the Year
non-management

Provides lodging properties with the opportunity to recognize exemplary professionalism and exceptional service by a lodging employee.

Outstanding Tourism Employee of the Year
non-lodging/non-management

Provides the tourism industry with the opportunity to recognize exemplary professionalism and exceptional service by an industry professional. Included in this category are museums, parks and attractions, ski areas, convention and visitors bureaus, convention centers, historical sites, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, and tourism promotion agencies.

Outstanding Tourism Executive of the Year
lodging/non-lodging

Recognizes a management/executive who has demonstrated outstanding contributions of leadership and service to his/her community. The nominees are judged on performance that goes above and beyond normal job responsibilities and outstanding and unusual service to the industry. Included in this category are lodging properties, museums, parks and attractions, ski areas, convention and visitors bureaus, convention centers, historical sites, chambers of commerce, colleges and universities, tourism promotion agencies and Allieds.

Pinncale Award

All winners will be eligible to win this award, which is given to an individual who epitomizes lifelong contributions to the industry in memory of late NYSH&TA Chairman Louis N. Ventresca.