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Hospitality CEO of the Year Award
For the chief executive leading a hospitality business to new heights
About this category
The Hospitality CEO of the Year Award recognises a chief executive or managing director whose strategy and leadership drove a hospitality business forward this year.
The judges look for strong results, a healthy culture and a leader respected by guests, teams and the industry.
Eligibility
Open to CEOs and managing directors of hospitality businesses and groups, based in or serving the region. Self-nominations and nominations made by others are both welcome.
Judging criteria
- Entries are judged on business performance and growth
- Strategic vision
- Culture and people leadership
- Contribution to the wider industry
Qualitative criteria
- What they set out to achieve, and why it mattered
- How they work with others
- What guests and colleagues say about them
Metrics
- Results delivered this year
- Guests or people helped
- Recognition already received
Additional criteria
- Include examples of the work
- The results in figures where possible and a word from a guest
- Colleague or manager
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