HFTP seeking Nominations for Paragon Awards

Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP) is currently accepting nominations for the Paragon Awards, which recognizes individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to both HFTP and the hospitality industry.

Since 1999, 11 people have been recognized with a Paragon Award, and continuing with the tradition, HFTP honors this year’s winner(s) at the 2008 Annual Convention & Tradeshow in Nashville, Tenn. Applications are due to the HFTP office by August 4.

“HFTP members are the backbone of this association," said Anna McFarland, CPA, CFE, CHAE, CHTP, HFTP global president, chair of the Paragon Award council and vice president of finance and management reporting for Sofitel Luxury Hotels North America. “It is important to recognize those members who have given their time and talent towards the development of the association, as well as creating a legacy in the hospitality industry.”

Past winners include Alice Banks, CHAE (1999); Henry "Buddy" Weeks, CHAE (1999); Frank Santos, CHAE, CHA (2000); Katherine Cavanagh, CHAE (2001); Raymond Schmidgall, Ph.D., CPA, CHAE (2002); Frank Wolfe, CAE (2002); Len Bartello, CPA, CHAE, CHTP (2003); John J. Cahill, CHA, CHTP (2004); Wendy Zurstadt, CPA, CHAE, CHTP (2005); Richard Braa, CHAE (2006); and Robert Patasnick, CPA (2007).

To be eligible for selection, an individual must first be nominated by someone who has worked with or is familiar with the nominated individual’s work. The nomination must then be seconded and accompanied by three supporting letters of recommendation. No more than two of the nominators/recommendation writers can be from the same employer, association (other than HFTP) or educational institution. Paragon Award Nominees can be HFTP members; representatives of industry-related associations, societies, trade publications; or leaders from hospitality businesses, educational institutions and other related disciplines.

A panel of industry experts select  the award winner(s), who are recognized at the 2008 HFTP Annual Convention & Tradeshow.

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