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 October.
The nomination and selection process begins in the summer of each year. For more information on the Paragon Award, contact Eliza Selig at +1 (512) 249-5333 or (800) 646-4387.
2019
Thomas Smith, CHAE
2018
Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP
2017
Mary Gerdts
2016
Raman (R. P.) Rama B. Com, CHA Emeritus, CHTP, CHAE
2016
Kris S. Shoemaker, CMA, CGFO, CHAE, CHTP, CPFIM
2015
Ralph R. Miller, CPA, CA, CBV, CHA, CHAE
2014
Evelyn Adams
2013
Joe McInerney, CHA
2012
Howard Field, FBHA, FCA
2011
Frank Agnello, Jr., CMA, CHAE
2010
Stephen M. Doherty, CHAE, CHTP
2009
Agnes L. DeFranco, Ed.D., CHAE
2009
Stephen M. LeBruto, CPA, CHAE, Ed.D.
2008
George Glazer
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