The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association (NHLA) is honoring exemplary hospitality employees working within Nevada’s hotel industry at the 5th Annual Stars of the Industry Hospitality Awards Gala on Wednesday, October 14 from 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the Vdara Hotel and Spa.

The prestigious event provides the opportunity for employees throughout the state to be recognized for the superior service they render for the hospitality industry. Nominations are submitted by NHLA members for a wide variety of categories. Award recipients are announced at the lavish event.

Hotelier of the Year is highest honor awarded

The highest award, Hotelier of the Year, honors a Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association member with outstanding contributions to the state, the industry and NHLA. Candidates from a variety of positions are considered including a Nevada hotel executive, general manager, multi-unit manager, corporate executive or owner.

Nominees are judged by the voting committee on their professionalism and service to the property, their employees, guests and the community. The Hotelier of the Year is recognized by industry peers for his or her exemplary achievements, contributions and leadership.

Broad array of award categories

Other Employee of the Year awards include general manager, management professional, emerging leader, sustainability leader, supplier, housekeeping, facilities, guest services, accounting, human resources, food and beverage, casino, administrator, sales, revenue management and safety and security.

Entertainment…Nevada style

The Stars of the Industry Awards Gala has become the most recognized and celebrated industry awards event in Nevada. The reception will feature performers from the Zarkana Show at Aria presenting fun and photo opportunities for the attendees.

The evening celebration will open with a performance by the popular Jabbawockeez. ​”We are pleased to participate in the Stars of the Industry supporting the outstanding professionals in Nevada,” states Jabbawockeez sales manager, Susan Thomason.

Following the high energy performance, Greg Gooding, General Manager of the Westin Lake Las Vegas and last year’s recipient of the General Manager of the Year award, will emcee the evening’s activities.

Special guest presenters include Claudia Vecchio, Director of Nevada Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs and Finley Cotrone, UNLV Faculty.

“Each year the Stars of the Industry event gets bigger and better. We are so excited with the festivities planned for this year at the beautiful Vdara Hotel. We take great pride at NHLA in presenting the opportunity to recognize the ‘best of the best’ in our state’s hospitality industry,” said Diane Gandy, Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association president. “We deeply appreciate the support of our board directors, members, sponsors, special guests and attendees.”

Submit nominations by September 23, 2015

Nominations for awards are encouraged from NHLA members and can be submitted via the www.nvhotels.com website. Nominations will be accepted through September 23, 2015.

Tickets are available to attend the Stars of the Industry Hospitality Awards Gala. Ticket prices are $135 per person, $900 for a table for 8 or $1,100 for a table for 10. Visit www.nvhotels.com for more information.

Sponsorships are available. Join Brady Linen, Rainmaker, Hilton Worldwide, Hotwire, Workplace ESL, CLI Groups, Catalytic Pure Air, Predictive Leadership Solutions, AET Environmental and Load XPerience as 2015 sponsors for the Stars of the Industry Awards Gala.

About NHLA

The Nevada Hotel and Lodging Association is the leading industry association in Nevada and one of the strongest in the USA. Since 1979, NHLA has been the unifying voice for Nevada’s multi-billion dollar resort and lodging industry. With over 200 hotels and industry supporting vendor members, NHLA is the state’s largest industry advocate. The mission is to serve the lodging industry by providing representation at the local, state and national levels in industry affairs; provide comprehensive and robust educational resources and programs; offer valued member benefits; provide industry communications and value-added member based services.

Source: http://www.nevadabusiness.com/2015/09/nevada-hotel-lodging-association-hosts-5th-annual-stars-industry-hospitality-awards-gala/