gold key

Annual Gold Key Awards presentation and dinner, co-sponsored by the San Diego County Lodging Association and the HSMAI San Diego Chapter, honors exceptional individuals within the San Diego Hospitality community in the following categories.

While our industry's success is often measured in numbers and percentages, it is truly rooted in personal service. The business of hospitality cannot thrive without it, and those individuals who go above and beyond to exceed the expectations of our guests are the true proponents of that success!
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The "JV Cunningham Award" for Hospitality Professional of the Year recognizes individuals who, despite tangible pressure sand demands, consistently demonstrate a genuine commitment to service through measurable actions. 

*Nominees in this category should have maintained their current title or been with their current employer for at least one year. Eligible nominees encompass a broad spectrum, including managers or non-management associates, principals of hotel management companies, ownership companies, PR firms, marketing firms, supplier companies, consultants, or any vendors associated with the hospitality industry.

CLICK HERE to nominate someone for The James V. Cunningham Personalized Service Award

The Revenue Management Professional of the Year Award acknowledges and encourages outstanding performance in the realm of revenue management across all facets of the hospitality industry.  

*Candidates nominated for this award should have either maintained their current title or been associated with their current employer for at least one year. Nominees are not confined to roles within hotels or at the property level; they can be managers or non-management associates, principals of hotel management companies, ownership companies, PR firms, marketing firms, supplier companies, consultants, or any vendors linked to the hospitality industry.

CLICK HERE to nominate someone for Revenue Management Professional of the Year Award