2022 Marketing Professional of the Year:

Criteria:  Nominees for Marketing Professional of the Year must have held the title of Vice President or Director of Marketing for a minimum of one year and have responsibility for one or more hospitality-related organizations.

Lindsay Curry – Ted Turner Reserves

Ryan Thomas – Hotel Adeline

Deanna Zuber-Galloway – Andaz  Scottsdale Resort &Bungalows

Melanie Volkers, CHSE, CHDM – Tempe Mission Palms

2020 Revenue Management Professional of the Year:

Criteria: Nominees for Revenue Management Professional of the Year must have held the title of Director of Revenue Management, Vice President of Revenue Management or similar title (such as Vice President/Area) for a minimum of one year at their current company. 

Victoria Voto,  CRME – Peachtree Hospitality

Karen Graham, CRME – Aris Hospitality/Hassayampa Inn Prescott

Brandon Smith –  Arizona Biltmore

2022 Rising Star:

Criteria: Nominees for Rising Star must be an HSMAI-AZ member of less than two years who immediately became an active member by getting involved on a committee and on a leadership level to help make a difference.

Christi Windle  – WeKoPa Casino Resort

David Lange – Embassy Suites by Hilton Scottsdale Resort

Erica Oliveira – Scottsdale Community College

2022 Hotel/Resort of the Year:

Criteria: Nominees for Hotel/Resort of the Year recognizes and rewards a hotel or resort that delivers exceptional levels of service and world-class facilities to its guests.

This nominee must have gone above and beyond to show their support of our industry and our association. Nominees do not have to be an HSMAI AZ member.

Arizona Biltmore, A Waldorf Astoria Resort

Hermosa Inn

Hassayampa Inn

Omni Scottsdale Resort & Spa at Montelucia

AC Hotel Scottsdale North

2022 Hospitality Sales Professional of the Year:

Criteria:  Nominees for Sales Professional of the Year must be actively employed in sales management in the hospitality industry for a minimum of one year and have responsibility for one or more hospitality-related organizations.

James Eggimann – The Camby, An Autograph Collection Hotel

Yvette Koebke – Hotel Nikko San Francisco

Lynn Flosi  – Highgate Hotels

Begga Akers – Embassy Suites by Hilton Phoenix Airport

Kristi Hahne –  Sanctuary Camelback Mountain,  A Gurney’s Resort & Spa

Beyond the Call of Duty Award:

Criteria:  Nominees for this award will be recognized for their exemplary service to HSMAI and/or our industry. Recipients of this honor/award must demonstrate an attitude of excellence, teamwork, and go “Above and Beyond” the expectations of their position and duties, both in their career and their volunteerism.

Kerrell Dunsmore – the next great event LLC

Penny Allphin,  CHME – Aris   Hospitality/Hassayampa Inn

Cheryl Street,  CHME, CHSP – Rancho de los Caballeros

Janet Hof, CMP, CTA – Delta Hotels  by Marriott Phoenix-Mesa

Erik Dorr –  Phat Rides, Inc.

2022 Member of the Year:

Criteria: Nominees for Member of the Year must be a member of the chapter for more than two years and has shown a commitment to the Chapter as an active member by serving as a volunteer to help make a difference (Chair, Co-Chair, Board Liaison, Committee Member).

Janet Hof, CMP, CTA – Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa          

Kerrell Dunsmore – the next great event LLC  

Megan Padish – The Destination Manager      

2022 Outstanding Industry Partner of the Year:

Criteria:  Nominees for Industry Partner must be a company that has sponsored, hosted or donated products and/or services to HSMAI AZ chapter meetings, events, initiatives or projects.

Kerrell Dunsmore – the  next great event  LLC

Janet Hof , CMP, CTA – Delta Hotels by Marriott Phoenix Mesa

Heather Rykowski – AIT Promotions