PEOPLE AWARDS WRITTEN SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

TITLE PAGE:

  • Category Name
  • Hotel Name
  • Nominee (Full Name)
  • Phonetic Pronunciation (Full Name): e.g. "Raul Gonzalez" [rah-ool gon-sah-les]
  • Position/Title of Nominee
  • Nominee Email
  • Nominee Phone

FORMAT:

  • Font – Arial, Aptos or Calibri
  • Font Size – 10-12
  • Font Colour – Black only
  • Headings – In Bold

THE SUBMISSION:

  • A one-to-two-page written submission prepared by the HR Manager, outlining the outstanding achievements of the nominee during the official awards qualifying period.
  • The submission must be endorsed and signed by the nominee’s Direct Manager and the Hotel General Manager
  • The summary of achievements must align with the category-specific questions.
  • The submission must be accompanied by a corporate headshot photo of the nominee, uploaded separately to the portal (high-resolution JPEG file).
  • To guide you on length and format, please refer to the:

PEOPLE AWARD NOMINATION TEMPLATE 

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS

The written submission must:

  • Clearly outline the nominee’s key achievements during the qualifying period
  • Address the category-specific questions
  • Include:
    • Key actions or initiatives undertaken by the nominee
    • Measurable outcomes or results achieved
    • Impact on guests, team members and/or business performance
    • Demonstration of leadership, professionalism and industry values
  • Be signed by the nominee’s Direct Manager and the General Manager, confirming endorsement of the submission content

Nominees will be assessed on their ability to clearly articulate and expand on the achievements outlined in the written submission during the interview stage. The person preparing the submission should ensure the nominee is familiar with its content.

OPTIONAL ELEMENTS

Appendix (maximum 3 pages)
May include supporting material such as:

  • Customer reviews or testimonials
  • Marketing links
  • Feedback or references
  • Photo collages
  • Financial or performance data

Appendix material should support, not replace, the written submission.

Categories

PROPERTY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

The following categories are judged by written submission. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

PEOPLE AWARDS 

The following categories are judged firstly by written submission, and then by an interview. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category.

Interview guidelines

Applicants are awarded on their performance with the nominating property, over the qualifying period 1 January – 31 December 2025. The candidate must be available to appear for an interview via zoom between June - July 2026. Applicants require a minimum of 6 months employment with the nominating property.

EXPERIENCE AWARDS

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection some which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

FOOD AWARDS 

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection, which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

ACCOMMODATION AWARDS 

The following categories are judged 100% by anonymous site inspection, which require vouchers or funds to be provided to cover the cost of judging. Entries are limited to ONE nomination per venue in each category:

Judging voucher information guidelines

OVERALL HOTEL AWARDS  - nominations are not required 
  • People’s Choice Award
  • Hotel of the Year - Accommodation Division
  • Hotel of the Year - General Division