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Stars of the Industry

14th ANNUAL STARS OF THE INDUSTRY EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

The Illinois Hotel & Lodging Association is proud to present its 14th Annual “Stars of the Industry” employee recognition program.

Winners will be chosen in eleven (11) job categories from member properties: Hotelier, Department-Division Head , Manager, Administrative, Bellstaff, First-Level Supervisor, Food & Beverage - Front of the House, Food & Beverage - Back of the House, Guest Service, Housekeeping, and Maintenance Employee of the Year. Regional winners will be competing at the state level.

IHLA’s “Stars of the Industry” program is the only state-wide employee recognition program for the hospitality industry, honoring the outstanding talent and performance of employees who go that extra mile to provide extraordinary service. It is important to recognize and motivate our outstanding employees.

Your participation is very important! Please take advantage of this opportunity to show your appreciation for your outstanding hotel employees and give them the opportunity to be recognized statewide for their dedication.

Click here for the Nomination Flyer

Click here for the Nomination Form

Click here for Winning Application Examples

Deadline for receipt by IHLA is AUGUST 17, 2010. No extensions will be granted.

The award categories and rules are outlined in the brochure. Regional nominees and winners will be recognized at two regional events: Illinois Regional Luncheon to be held October 12, 2011 at the Doubletree in Bloomington and the Chicagoland Regional Luncheon scheduled for November 2, 2011 at Hyatt Regency O’Hare. Overall winners will be announced and presented with awards at the 24th Annual IHLA Membership Luncheon, December 16, 2011 at the Renaissance Chicago Downtown.