Nominations are now open for the Hospitality Diversity Action Council’s (HDAC) fifth annual Awards of Excellence program.
The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry by honoring individuals and companies from various segments—including ownership, management, architecture, design, landscape, branding, and vendor/product—who are driving progress through the promotion of diversity, inclusion, and equity.
Submit to the 2025 Awards of Excellence by Friday, March 21st.
Hospitality professionals are encouraged to nominate themselves or others in recognition of the work they are doing to strengthen the field in three areas:
– Professional Excellence: A body of work that exhibits a high level of professional achievement. Exhibits a collaborative and participatory approach to working with others.
– Promotion of Diversity, Inclusivity, and Equity: Demonstrated intent and ability to promote diversity, inclusivity, and equity through their work and values.
– Affecting Change: Exhibits a forward-thinking and progressive approach with a goal to create positive change in the hospitality industry and the wider community.
Selected by a jury of current HDAC board members, the winner will be honored at the 21st annual HD Awards on May 6th at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino during HD Expo + Conference.
Past HDAC Awards of Excellence honorees include: Jason Bass, director of culture and programming at the Thompson Buckhead; Dyonne Fashina, founder and principal designer at Toronto-based Denizens of Design; Ashli Johnson, founder of Hospitality Hued; and Groom Guy cofounder and creative director Darius Davie, who was honored at the 20th annual HD Awards ceremony last year in Las Vegas.
