Stars of the Industry Awards Nomination Form
The Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association is searching for the state's hospitality industry stars to be honored at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner in November. These awards will recognize outstanding members of all roles 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. Does your restaurant or hotel have a star who deserves to be recognized? Nominate them today!
Award recipients will be honored at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on November 9, 2023 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth.
Award recipients will be honored at the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner on November 9, 2023 at Saint John's Resort in Plymouth.
Application Guidelines
- All honorees must be employed by restaurants, hotels, or other supporting businesses that are members of the Michigan Restaurant & Lodging Association
- Honorees should have served our industry for at least two years
- The Awards Nomination Form should be completed and submitted with a letter of recommendation (500 words maximum) and support materials
- Support materials may include: headshot, photos, videos, letters of commendation, guest comment cards, news clippings, testimonials, etc.
- Nominations for the Bartender Star of the Year and Resort Star of the Year are due by September 15 to ensure time to select semi-finalists for the public voting portion. Public voting will be open from mid-September until October 11.
- Nominations for all other Stars of the Industry Awards are due by Wednesday, October 11 at 5:00 p.m.
