CHAMPIONS OF HOSPITALITY AWARDS

Join us on Tuesday, November 19 at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa for a memorable evening celebrating the resilient and innovative spirit of our local hospitality industry. All proceeds from this annual event support the Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation, providing college scholarships for local students and career-advancing training and certification programs for our hospitality workforce.

Nominations are now open! Click the award names below to submit your nominations by August 19, 2024.

HOSPITALITY CHAMPION AWARDS
This award is presented to those well-deserving front line and heart-of-house employees identified as enriching the overall visitor experience by providing exceptional customer service and hospitality. Awarded in each of the following categories: Front-of-House and Heart-of-House for Resort Hotel, Full Service Hotel, Select Service Hotel, Boutique or Hot Spring Hotel, Vacation Rental, and Restaurant or Bar, as well as for employees at Attractions/Tours, Wellness/Spa, Retail, and Venues.

SAN JACINTO RISING STAR
This award recognizes individuals in hospitality or tourism who are rising stars in our industry. Nominees should be either less than 5 years in the industry, or under 40 years of age, and have contributed through their efforts, to the promotion of travel, tourism, and hospitality in Greater Palm Springs. This exceptional individual has demonstrated the skills, talents, attitudes and initiative that are the hallmarks of a future tourism leader. Click here to nominate. 

OASIS AWARD FOR SUSTAINABILITY
This award is presented to the individual or organization who has pioneered or implemented eco-friendly (green and sustainable) practices into their businesses or community. Click here to nominate. 

PALM AWARD FOR VISITOR EXPERIENCE
Recognizes an individual or organization who, by consistently ensuring extremely high-quality guest services, unique experiences, or customer value, elevates the Greater Palm Springs brand and inspires more visitors to the destination. Awarded in each of the following categories: Arts & Culture, Outdoor Adventure, Culinary Experiences, Health & Wellness, and Culture & Heritage. Click here to nominate.

SANTA ROSA DIVERSITY CHAMPION
This award recognizes an  individual or organization who, by advocating, educating, developing programs, and/or raising awareness of DEI and/or accessibility, has strengthened and affected meaningful change to improve diversity, equity, inclusion, and/or accessibility in our hospitality and tourism industry. Click here to nominate. 

Click here for information, winners, and videos from the 2023 champions of hospitality awards gala.