2026 Distinguished Leaders in Hospitality Awards

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This CFHLA event, an expansion of our annual signature event, the Golden Pineapple Awards, will focus on recognizing hotel employees at the supervisory and management levels. CFHLA will host a reception to award 8 exceptional individuals who best symbolize quality service in our region. 

To qualify, an individual must hold a supervisory or management position. Director and Executive level management are only eligible in the "Executive of the Year" category. You may nominate one individual per category.

Please join us on Thursday, May 28, from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a reception to recognize all nominees and award the honorees who best symbolize quality service in our region. 

 

Nominations are due Wednesday, April 15, 2026

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