INSTRUCTIONS

Please complete the following questions about your nominee to the best of your ability.

These are very competitive award categories and a good, concise, and well-written nomination with specific examples is key to communicating the qualifications of a candidate to the Selection Committee.

All short answer questions will be graded so please make sure to fill out the application in its entirety.

Answers do not need to hit the word maximum.

SCORING

Each application is redacted of all names and scored by three members of the Selection Committee.

The scores are averaged together for a total.

The Selection Committee will assign points based on your answers such as the nominee goes above and beyond in their role, what is their impact on your property or fellow associates, and if these claims are effectively backed up by supporting examples.

BEST PRACTICES

Make sure to select a category from the drop down menu.

Complete the form all at once, there is no way to save and return to the form.

It is strongly suggested that you type your answers in a separate document prior to completing the form and then copy and paste into the fields below to submit. This will allow you the opportunity to fine tune your responses before submission and to keep a separate record of your submitted answers.

APPLICATIONS DUE:
OCTOBER 15, 2024

5 AWARD CATEGORIES

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

FRONT OF HOUSE

Any supervisor or manager, other than General Manager, of departments that are involved in front facing guest services

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

HEART OF HOUSE

Any supervisor or manager, other than General Manager, of departments that are involved in back of house operations

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

FOOD & BEVERAGE

Any supervisor or manager, other than General Manager, of departments that are involved in catering, events, and food services.

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR

SELECT SERVICE PROPERTY

GENERAL MANAGER OF THE YEAR

FULL SERVICE PROPERTY

Manager of the Year Category *

Nominee Name (please write as it should appear on the award should they win) *

First

Last

Nominee Job Title *

Nominee Email *

Hotel Property *

In one sentence, describe why the nominee deserves a Pineapple Award. *

MANAGEMENT STYLE & OVERALL JOB PERFORMANCE | What is the main reason this person is being nominated for a Pineapple Award? Please tell us specific examples of the individual's characteristics including their leadership, attitude, and professionalism. Please describe the type of company culture the nominee strives to create on their team and how this affects overall employee morale and efficiency. (Limit 250 Words) *

ACHIEVEMENTS & GOALS | Describe instances where the nominee has improved overall hotel performance. Please give specific examples of goals that they have achieved and/or exceeded. Describe the nominee's personal achievements and employee motivation techniques highlighting specific achievements with respect to company goals / metrics. (Limit 250 Words) *

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT | Please give examples of how the nominee has helped their department, hotel, local community, or the industry at large over the past year. (Limit 250 Words) *

ABOVE & BEYOND | Please tell us of specific instances where the nominee has gone above and beyond in the name of hospitality that differentiates them from their peers. (Limit 250 Words) *

Supervisor Name

First

Last

Supervisors must be aware of and approve all nominations. If not General Manager, please provide Supervisor name and email to receive confirmation of submission.

Supervisor Job Title

Supervisor Email *

This email will receive confirmation of submission.

MANAGER OF THE YEAR

INSTRUCTIONS

SCORING

BEST PRACTICES

APPLICATIONS DUE:OCTOBER 15, 2024

5 AWARD CATEGORIES

APPLICATIONS DUE:
OCTOBER 15, 2024