Entries for the 2007 Hall of Fame Awards of Excellence are now being accepted by the Hotel Association of Canada (HAC). In its fourth year the Hall of Fame Awards program continues the association’s tradition of acknowledging the strong standards and values of those involved in and with the lodging industry.

Each year the Hall of Fame Awards attracts more and more entries from HAC members across the country. The Awards program proudly recognizes those individuals, companies or properties that have demonstrated significant accomplishments, exemplary leadership and tireless commitment to our industry in the following three divisions:

The Humanitarian Award:

Given for individuals/programs that demonstrate to residents that the individual property is responsive to the local community.

The Human Resources Award:

Given for programs/individuals that develop a climate conducive to new and/or repeat business, create goodwill among guests, provide special services, reverse negative public relations situations or effectively solve guest complaints.

The Energy & Environment Award:

Recognizes lodging properties that have developed a culture towards integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations.

HAC President Tony Pollard states that judges are looking for nominees that have brought value and measurable benefits to organizations, the community, employees, guests and the environment.

“Budget and project size are not a factor in the judging of an entry; judges are not concerned with whether the initiative was big or small, well-funded or implemented on a shoestring budget,” says Pollard. “If your efforts have made a difference, then they should be recognized with an Award of Excellence.”

Winners will be honoured at an Awards Dinner on February 26, 2008 in conjunction with HAC’s Annual Conference at the Hilton Toronto Hotel, Toronto, ON.