BC Hotel Association

BCHA
Awards of Excellence

Nominations now open until January 10th

The BCHA Awards of Excellence celebrates the exceptional individuals who set the standard for excellence in British Columbia's hospitality industry. Nominate outstanding leaders whose dedication, innovation, and passion elevate the guest experience. Finalists will be celebrated at the prestigious BCHA Awards of Excellence Gala, held on the final evening of the BCHA Summit, at the Westin Bayshore on April 23rd.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicable to all categories in addition to category-specific eligibility noted in the sections below.
  • Nominees can be self-nominated or nominated by other organizations/individuals.
  • Nominees must have been operating/working in the hospitality industry in British Columbia in 2024/2025.
  • Nominations are open to all members of the accommodation sector. 
  • Properties must be current members of BCHA.
  • BCHA board members may be nominated but not self-nominated. 

Award Categories

Explore the various categories honoring excellence in hospitality. Nominate individuals and teams who embody the highest standards in our industry.

Accommodation of the Year

This award recognizes the achievements and innovation of a property that is leading BC’s accommodation sector.
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Housekeeping Excellence

This property-centric award recognizes a housekeeping team that demonstrates exceptional service and upholds the highest standard of cleanliness and commitment to team and guest satisfaction.
Nominate

Hotelier of the Year

This individual category recognizes the significant accomplishments and examples of professionalism, leadership, and excellence by hoteliers in BC.
Nominate

Leader of the Future

This award recognizes an individual that has embraced the opportunity to think outside the box and develop an innovative project, initiative, service experience or campaign that pushes the limits of how the tourism and hospitality sectors have traditionally operated.
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Culinary Excellence

This award recognizes a culinary star who demonstrates a true commitment to culinary excellence and delivering the highest quality team and guest experience.
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Sustainability Champion Award

This award acknowledges an individual or property in the accommodation sector that has shown exceptional dedication to sustainability, reducing their carbon footprint, and promoting eco-friendly practices.
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Community Contribution Award

This award celebrates an exceptional individual who has made a significant impact. Through charitable work or social contributions, they have positively influenced the BC accommodation industry or their local community on behalf of their organization.
Nominate

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To enquire about exhibiting, please contact Jason Cheskes: (bcha@abovethelinesolutions.com)

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SUSTAINABILITY CHAMPION

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Open to any accommodation property in British Columbia.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

CULINARY EXCELLENCE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Must be from an accommodation-operated food and beverage company in British Columbia.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

LEADER OF THE FUTURE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Age 35 and under.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

HOTELIER OF THE YEAR

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*
CATEGORY-SPECIFIC ELIGIBILITY
  • Must be a General Manager, Vice President, Regional Vice President or President/Executive Director of a BC-based hotel or hotel group.

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

HOUSEKEEPING EXCELLENCE

Nominee information | For group awards, please indicate the person best suited to accept the award.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
I confirm that:*

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

ACCOMMODATION OF THE YEAR

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.
NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

Community Contribution award

NOMINATOR INFORMATION
NOMINEE INFORMATION
All nominations must be endorsed and supported by the nominee. Please confirm that the nominee is aware and supportive of this nomination.*

Please address each of the following criteria in your nomination submission, limiting your response to a maximum of 200 words per question. Bullet point responses are acceptable.

COMMUNITY IMPACT
INDUSTRY SUPPORT
SUPPORTING MATERIALS