04/06/2026
Nominations for the 2026 Excellence in Hospitality Awards are officially OPEN, and we invite you to help us recognize the individuals, teams, and businesses that make Shreveport-Bossier’s hospitality industry exceptional.
Hosted by Visit Shreveport-Bossier, this signature event will take place on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at Sam’s Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport.
This is our time to celebrate the stories of resilience, innovation, and creativity within our industry. Join us as we shine a light on the extraordinary people and organizations that elevate hospitality in our region every day. We invite you to nominate excellence in the following categories, recognizing the high-performers and exemplary professionals who continue to set the standard for hospitality excellence.
We encourage you to submit complete and thoughtful nominations. Detailed responses are essential to help our selection committee fully understand the nominee’s impact and excellence.
Please note: Incomplete nominations or those with minimal responses will not be considered.
Please nominate your favorite in the following categories:
Attraction, Banquet Professional, Bartender, Catering Professional, Casino Floor Professional, Culinary Professional / Chef, Event, Event Venue, Executive, Food Server, Front Desk Professional, Guest Service Professional, Hotel Sales Professional, Housekeeping Professional, Transportation Professional, Valet Professional, Volunteer
You may nominate yourself, a coworker, or an employee.
Nomination Deadline: Friday, April 17, 2026
If you have any questions about the nomination, please contact Teresa Manley, Ed.D at [email protected]
If you are interested in sponsoring the event, please contact Matthew Hammock at [email protected]
Thank you for your continued support of the hospitality industry and for all that you do. We truly appreciate you and look forward to celebrating together.