Must be in age group 25-40 yrs. (30-50 years in case of General Manager)

Must have worked in the hospitality industry for minimum of 5 years (8 years for General Manager).

Formal education in hospitality management or an allied field is an advantage but is not essential if other achievements of the candidate are substantial.

Must have made a significant achievement during the year in aspects relating to the award; such as financial performance, concept or strategic development, innovation and implementation, business development, successful completion of a project etc.

The award will depend on performance during the relevant financial year. However, the cumulative performance and development of the professional profile over a period of years will be a relevantfactor to decide on the award.

Applicants must submit an application listing out the facts on the above points and special achievement(s) during the year. It must be recommended by the head of the organization/ property who must support the facts and special achievement(s). In the case of chains, it can be the General Manager of the hotel / restaurant and need not be the MD of the company.

Applications from multiple people within any department of the same hotel are not encouraged; the hotel GM must select the best candidate for that position from the hotel’s team.

Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a Selection Committee or its representatives. Travel expenses, if any, of the applicants for the interview will be borne by the applicant or the company. The winners will be given complimentary registration for themselves for attending the Convention.

FHRAI will form a Selection Committee for the above awards and has appointed a professional advisor for evaluating the applications and short-listing the winner nominees.

Award Applications can be filled online for Individual /Institutional Awards.

The employee desirous for applying for the award in any category should have completed 12 months in his/her current job position in the unit from where he/ she is applying for. His/her application should be endorsed by the unit General Manager by his physical / digital signature.

Not just the achievement for the relevant financial year but cumulative achievements leading up to the year are considered. Any special achievement or significant business development during the year will be a plus point.

Applicants must give all the facts of the business including number and nature of clients, milestone achievements, financial performance etc. Audited balance sheet, P&L statement for the last 3 years including the relevant year can be submitted. (Optional)

Hotels are free to classify their properties within the category of Luxury, Upscale, Midscale, and Economy. Purely as guidance, hotel managements that do not already have their hotels classified on the above basis (say for STR reporting) can use the following criteria:

• Any hotel that meets the criteria of a 5-star, 5 star deluxe and heritage classic will come under the Luxury category.
• 4-star hotels or hotels that meet criteria for 4-star hotels will come under Upscale category
• Hotel that meets the criteria of a 3-star and heritage (basic) will come under Midscale category.
• Any hotel that meets the criteria for hotels in the 2-star and below category would come under Economy category.

Not just the achievement for the relevant financial year but cumulative achievements leading up to the year are considered. Any special achievement or strategic intiatives or significant business development during the year will be a plus point.

Applicant must give all the underlying facts and achievements to support the application, highlighting the contribution made by the applicant. We may request additional information where appropriate.

Third party recommendations in support of your application are not required.

Shortlisted applicants may be interviewed by a Selection Committee or its representatives. Travel expenses, if any, of the applicants for the interview will be borne by the applicant or the company. The winners will be given complimentary registration for themselves for attending the Convention.

FHRAI will form a Selection Committee for the above awards and has appointed a professional advisor for evaluating the applications and short-listing the winner nominees.

Award Applications can be filled online for Individual /Institutional Awards.

The employee desirous for applying for the award in any category should have completed 12 months in his/her current job position in the unit from where he/ she is applying for. His/her application should be endorsed by the unit General Manager by his physical / digital signature.