The International Society of Hospitality Consultants opens nominations for the Lori Raleigh Award, which will be doled out later this year at the association’s annual event to recognize emerging excellence in hospitality consulting.
Launched in 2015 in honor of Lori Raleigh—founder of the Travers Group and executive director of ISHC 2000-2013—the award honors young, successful industry professionals with leadership qualities and a perceived bright future in hospitality consulting, according to the association.
“Supporting the next generation of hospitality consultants continues to be core to ISHC’s mission,” Andrea Belfanti, CEO of ISHC, said in a statement. “The Lori Raleigh Award is our way of not only recognizing rising talent, but also investing in their future by connecting them to invaluable education, mentorship and global networking through Associate Membership. We believe that fresh perspectives and new ideas are essential to moving our industry forward.”
Candidates for The Lori Raleigh Award must be 35 years of age or younger at the time of the award presentation and meet the criteria for ISHC’s Associate Membership. They also must be recognized by their company leaders or other industry constituents who are familiar with their work as an exceptional example of a future leader within the field, according to the company.
At the time of nomination, a candidate must be either a self-practitioner or working for a company that provides third-party consulting services to the hospitality industry and be actively involved or responsible for providing advisory services to clients of the firm.
Prior award winners are not eligible for nomination, while prior nominees who have not previously won remain eligible. The winner must be available to attend the ISHC Annual Conference for the award presentation in New Orleans, Nov. 4-6, 2025, and will receive a $1500 travel allowance.
Winners will receive a one-year Associate Membership to ISHC, including access to all meetings and networking functions, as well as complimentary registration and travel allowance to attend the 2025 annual conference to receive the award. Nominations are due by Aug. 29.