HFTP Paragon Award
In 1999, HFTP established the annual, prestigious Paragon Award to recognize individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry.
Paragon Award nominees can be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, or trade publications; or leaders from hospitality businesses, educational institutions, and other related disciplines. A panel of industry experts selects the award winner who will be recognized at HFTP's Annual Convention & Tradeshow in September.
The nomination and selection process begins in the summer of each year. For more information on the Paragon Award, contact the HFTP Membership Department at 1 (800) 646-4387 x19 or 001 (512) 249-5333 x19.
Nomination Procedures
2008 Nomination Form - Deadline August 4, 2008Paragon Award Winners
2007
Robert Patasnick,
CPA |
2006
Richard Braa,
CHAE |
2005
Wendy Zurstadt,
CPA, CHAE, CHTP |
2004
John J. Cahill,
CHA, CHTP |
2003
Len Bartello,
CPA, CHAE, CHTP |
2002
Frank Wolfe,
CAE |
2002
Raymond Schmidgall,
PH.D., CPA, CHAE |
2001
Katherine Cavanagh,
CHAE |
2000
Frank Santos,
CHAE, CHA |
1999
Henry "Buddy" Weeks,
CHAE |
1999
Alice Banks,
CHAE |