AwardsWisconsin’s hotel & lodging industry is brimming with outstanding individuals who go above and beyond, raising the bar for excellence in performance, service, and commitment to the industry. The WHLA Stars of the Industry Awards recognize exemplary performance and qualities that set the high standards for the entire industry to achieve. This exclusive member program celebrates the achievements of Wisconsin’s lodging employees, industry associates and leaders.
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Spirit of Hospitality
These awards honor lodging employees who are exemplary role models of the true spirit of hospitality in Wisconsin. Limit one entry per property. Owners, operators and general managers are not eligible for this award. Up to 12 awards given presented in 2023 with at least one winner representing a property of each category size (1-10, 11-50, 51-500, 500+).
Nominate a Spirit of Hospitality RecipientHero of Hospitality
This award recognizes employees who save a life or prevent serious injuries. Any employee from a WHLA property can submit a nomination on behalf of a colleague who performs a life-saving act, whether it’s clearing the airway of a choking victim or reporting a life-threatening security issue to authorities.
Nominate a Hero of Hospitality RecipientCorporate Champion of the Year
This award recognizes dedication to the lodging industry in Wisconsin, and is open to all WHLA member management company executives and lodging owners/operators.
Nominate a 2023 Corporate ChampionAssociate of the Year
This award honors a high degree of industry dedication & knowledge with this award, open to all current WHLA Associate Members. One individual will be selected from all completed entries to receive WHLA’s highest Associate Member honor.
Nominate a 2023 Associate of the YearInnkeeper of the Year
This award recognizes the complete commitment to lodging excellence with this award, open to all WHLA member property general managers regardless of property size. One individual, one couple, or one set of family members from the same property will be selected from all completed entries to receive WHLA’s highest honors.
Nominate a 2023 Innkeeper of the YearWisconsin Lodging Hall of Fame
For the first time in 2021, this newly established award category is intended to recognize industry leaders and pioneers who have contributed significantly to Wisconsin's lodging industry and the Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association previous winners.
Nominate a Hall of Fame InducteeNominations
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Awards CeremonySpirit of Hospitality and Hall of Fame winners will be celebrated during the WHLA Awards Luncheon on October 2 in Green Bay. The Associate, Corporate Champion, and Innkeeper of the Year award winners will be announced at the Awards Dinner on November 6 during the 2023 Wisconsin Lodging Conference and Trade Show.
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