School of Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism Management Industry Leader Award

Description:
Recognition for an outstanding leadership contribution to the hotel, foodservice or tourism industry. Nominees should be a leader in their profession with demonstrated mentoring qualities, outstanding contributions and creative activity in the industry.

Eligibility:
Any student, staff, alumni, industry individual.

Nominations:
Any client, student, employee or alumnus of ACES may nominate an individual by sending a letter describing the performance and qualities of the nominee warranting the award. Supporting evidence and letters of support are welcome.

Recipient will receive:
A certificate

Submission options:
Nomination may be submitted by email or paper, but only supporting documents included in the original nomination will be considered.

Email:
Attach letter and supporting documentation to: jhertzman@nmsu.edu

or

Mail letters of nomination to:
HRTM c / o
Director, School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management
College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences
New Mexico State University, MSC 3HRTM
P.O. Box 30003
Las Cruces, NM 88003-3003

On-campus address:
MSC 3HRTM


Recipients:

  • 2022 Russell Hernandez & Christopher Schlajo 
  • 2021 Tim Severns
  • 2020 Barbara Hubbard
  • 2019 Russell Hernandez and Christopher Schlajo
  • 2018 Tom Hutchinson
  • 2017 Vanessa Cabrera
  • 2016 Gene Roche
  • 2015 Rebecca Bolton
  • 2014 Connie Hines
  • 2013 Max and Linda Myers
  • 2013 David Hicks
  • 2012 Bob Daws
  • 2011 Kelley Coffeen
  • 2010 Randy Randall
  • 2010 Jerry Paulison
  • 2009 Jim Bradbury
  • 2009 Al Lucero
  • 2008 Joe Loyd
  • 2007 Mike Cerletti
  • 2006 Valerie Juarez