Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 1, 2022
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Emily Daunt
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Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association Accepting Nominations for Stars of the Industry Awards
Awards nominations are now open for applications for outstanding members of all roles within Michigan’s hospitality industry
Awards nominations are now open for applications for outstanding members of all roles within Michigan’s hospitality industry
LANSING, MICH. – The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) honors the hospitality industry’s top leaders annually via its Stars of the Industry Awards. The awards recognize outstanding individuals within Michigan's hospitality industry who have demonstrated professionalism and creativity while going above and beyond their role to contribute to the positive image of the industry. Applications for this year’s nominations opened on Aug. 1, 2022.
“Michigan’s hospitality industry is one worth celebrating and we are proud to be able to recognize some of Michigan’s finest leaders and contributors within our industry,” said Justin Winslow, MRLA President and CEO. “So many within our industry make a positive impact for guests and on the industry as a whole despite having experienced one of the most challenging times in recent memory. We look forward to coming together as an industry to celebrate in November.”
Honorees are nominated by their peers and then selected as winners by a panel of industry leaders. Entering or nominating someone for the Stars of the Industry Award is free, and all nominees must have worked in the hospitality industry for at least two years and be employed by restaurants, hotels or other supporting businesses that are MRLA members. The Awards Nomination Form should be completed and submitted with a letter of recommendation and support materials. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2022. Nominees will be notified by Oct. 15, 2022.
The winners of each award will be announced at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on Nov. 9, 2022 at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth. All winners will also be announced in MRLA publications, by a press release and on the MRLA website, and will be automatically entered into the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s national Stars of the Industry Awards program.
Stars of the Industry Awards will be given out in the following categories:
“Michigan’s hospitality industry is one worth celebrating and we are proud to be able to recognize some of Michigan’s finest leaders and contributors within our industry,” said Justin Winslow, MRLA President and CEO. “So many within our industry make a positive impact for guests and on the industry as a whole despite having experienced one of the most challenging times in recent memory. We look forward to coming together as an industry to celebrate in November.”
Honorees are nominated by their peers and then selected as winners by a panel of industry leaders. Entering or nominating someone for the Stars of the Industry Award is free, and all nominees must have worked in the hospitality industry for at least two years and be employed by restaurants, hotels or other supporting businesses that are MRLA members. The Awards Nomination Form should be completed and submitted with a letter of recommendation and support materials. All nominations must be received by 5 p.m. on Sept. 9, 2022. Nominees will be notified by Oct. 15, 2022.
The winners of each award will be announced at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on Nov. 9, 2022 at The Inn at St. John’s in Plymouth. All winners will also be announced in MRLA publications, by a press release and on the MRLA website, and will be automatically entered into the American Hotel & Lodging Association’s national Stars of the Industry Awards program.
Stars of the Industry Awards will be given out in the following categories:
- Hospitality Star of the Year
- North Star Award: Employee of the Year
- Restaurant Manager of the Year
- General Manager of the Year
- Emerging Hospitality Leader of the Year
- Women in Hospitality Leadership Star Award
- Heart of the House Award
- CVB Star of the Year
- Sustainability Recognition Award
- Guest Relations Hotel Star of the Year
- Front of the House Restaurant Star of the Year
- Engineering + Operations Star of the Year
- Room Attendant Star of the Year
- Sales and Marketing Star of the Year
- The Seasonal Operator of the Year
- HR Professional of the Year
- Allied Partner Award
About the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association (MRLA) is the recognized leader of Michigan's hospitality industry, providing essential services to the foodservice and lodging community. Founded in 1921 as the Michigan Restaurant Association and now known as the MRLA, the Association represents over 5,000 Michigan foodservice and lodging establishments. The industry plays an integral role in Michigan's economy, employing more than 595,000 people and creating nearly $40 billion in annual sales. For more information, visit www.mrla.org and www.detroitrla.org.
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