Home > SOTI Nomination SOTI Nomination SOTI Nomination Form 2026 Your Name(Required)(Please use your name (person submitting nomination) and not the nominee’s name here) First Last Your Business Name(Required)Your Title(Required)Your PhoneYour Email(Required) Award Category – Carefully select the appropriate category for this nomination(Required)Click here for award descriptions Casino Operations Star of the YearEmerging Leader Star of the YearFacilities/Public Area Star of the YearFood and Beverage Star of the YearGeneral Manager of The YearHotel Front Services Star of The YearHousekeeping Star of the YearHR/Learning & Development Star of the YearManagement Leader of the Year-F&B OperationsManagement Leader of the Year-Hotel OperationsMentor of the YearSafety/Security Star of the YearSales or Marketing Star of the YearSpa Aquatics Star of the YearSupport Services & Systems Star of the YearTechnology Star of the YearWater Conservation Star of the YearWomen in Lodging Star of the YearNominee Information - Please fill out carefully. Changes will not be made after the submission deadline. Nominee Full Name(Required) First Last Nominee Employer(Required)Position/Title(Required)Nominee email(Required) How long has this employee worked at this property ?(Required)Give us three examples of why this employee should be considered for this award. Examples should include skills related to the award category, outstanding leadership or service, exceptional guest service, and commitment to the property, community and industry.(Required)List any awards this employee has received while at your property:(Required)Submit an image of the nominee(Required)Accepted file types: jpg, png, pdf, Max. file size: 2 MB. Nomination approved by (representative from management)(Required)Please be advised that it is the responsibility of the company submitting the award to advise their team member. NHLA does not advise nominees. Please note all nominees will be honored and recognized in our programs at the Stars of the Industry. There are no "finalists" so most property leaders arrange for their super star nominees to attend the event. Tickets/tables may be purchased here. Note: Deadline for all nominations is September 14, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. PDT. No nominations will be accepted after this time. Thank you. Subscribe to our Hospitality Headliner Newsletter Sign Up VIEW ARCHIVES