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Distinguished Leaders in Hospitality Awards

This NEW CFHLA event, an expansion of our annual signature event, the Golden Pineapple Awards, will focus on recognizing hotel employees at the supervisory and management levels. CFHLA will host a reception to award 8 exceptional individuals who best symbolize quality service in our region.


2025 Distinguished Leaders in Hospitality Awards Reception:
Date: Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Location: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa (14900 Chelonia Parkway, Orlando, FL 32821)
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Registration: $65/Person
** Registration is only open to Lodging Members. Allied Members are not able to attend this event. 
Attire: Business Professional
Lodging Registration - NOW OPEN
Distinguished Leader Award Nominations:

CFHLA Lodging Members may nominate deserving individuals from their property. To qualify, an individual must hold a supervisory or management position. Director and Executive level management are only eligible in the "Executive of the Year" category.

The 8 Award Categories are:

Nominations are Closed.
Website Sponsors
2025 Distinguished Leaders in Hospitality Sponsors:

Corporate Sponsors:

Bar Sponsor:
A/V Partner:

If you have any questions relating to this event, please contact Kim Gordon, 407-313-5040 or kim.gordon@cfhla.org.