HERE ARE THE CRITERIA FOR THE FIVE CATEGORIES : ESG : Awarded to hoteliers who lead environmental , social , and governance ( ESG ) efforts for their businesses . Criteria for this recognition include how a company performs as a steward of nature ; how it manages relationships with employees , suppliers , customers , and the communities where it operates ; and how it directs leadership , executive pay , audits , internal controls , and shareholder rights .
FOOD & BEVERAGE : Awarded to F & B management and executive chefs who exhibit creative and relevant concept development , strong bottom line performance , ability to develop a cohesive team culture and deliver service excellence . Leaders must be able to demonstrate great passion for the business , inspire and motivate , be great communicators , delegate and make people accountable , demonstrate a strategic approach to business decisions , have impeccable integrity and a track record of achieving results .
NEW AWARDS PROGRAM RECOGNIZES LEADERSHIP IN FIVE KEY CATEGORIES .
We encourage entries from both corporate and independent hotel companies , and companies are welcome to enter multiple categories .
Entries can be submitted at www . surveymonkey . com / r / HOTELSTop10Awards . The deadline for submission is June 20 , 2021 . There are no fees associated with the program .
INDEPENDENT LIFESTYLE OPERATOR : Awarded to leaders of individual hotels or groups of less than 5 to 10 hotels not affiliated with a major corporate operator . This category is for owner and operators who express unique elements of architecture , design , authenticity and service delivery to distinct target markets . They must successfully conceptualize , develop and perform at high levels . They must also show proven ability to adapt to market conditions , meet evolving customer expectations , deliver elements of intimacy and surprise , attract repeat business as well as new customers , and focus on quality management .
EMERGING BRAND DEVELOPERS : Awarded to hoteliers who lead larger organizations and / or brands that are no more than 5 years old with a minimum pipeline or number of hotels open of 10 .
YOUNG HOTELIERS : Awarded to up-and-comers age 35 and under who have held their current post for at least 9 months . Operators , developers , support services ( design , procurement , consultancy , etc .) with a proven track record of delivering bottom line results in their areas of concentration . They must exemplify the spirit of a professional hotelier with strong leadership and problem-solving skills , as well as display potential for further development and success .
If you have any questions about the program , please submit them to info @ hotelsmag . com
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