Every year, HFTP acknowledges a person who has made a long-lasting affect on the affiliation and {industry} with the HFTP Paragon Award. This award acknowledges people who’ve made a major and lasting contribution to each HFTP and the hospitality {industry}. It will likely be offered on the HFTP 2023 Annual Conference, happening October 18-20 on the JW Marriott Indianapolis Resort in Indianapolis. Are you aware somebody whose accomplishments needs to be celebrated? You might be invited to appoint a deserving particular person by August 14. Submit your nomination through the nomination type.
The 2022 Paragon Award winner, Daniel Conti, Jr, CHAE+ acknowledged, “It’s an honor to be chosen as this yr’s HFTP Paragon Award winner. Taking a look at previous recipients, I’m a bit in awe of being included in such a prestigious group. What I’ve achieved pales compared to these icons of our {industry} and to obtain this award by my friends is sort of humbling.”
Paragon Award nominees could be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, or commerce publications; or leaders from hospitality companies, instructional establishments, and different associated disciplines. A panel of {industry} consultants will choose the award winner.
Latest winners embody:
- Daniel N. Conti, Jr., CHAE+ (2022)
- Tanya Venegas, MBA, MHM, CHIA (2021)
- Sanjay Nadkarni, Ph.D. (2021)
- Ian Millar, CHTP (2020)
- Thomas Smith, CHAE (2019)
See the celebrated group of all of the previous Paragon Award winners.