Tower of Excellence Awards

CHPA annually recognizes success in the corporate housing industry by presenting Tower of Excellence Awards to individuals and companies that consistently surpass guest and company expectations and goals. The 2009 Tower of Excellence Awards will be given the evening of Thursday, February 26, 2009 at the 2009 Annual Conference Industry Party.

Please see each category description below for award guidelines and submission requirements.

Large Provider - Individual Member of the Year (any employee who works for a company with more than 500 corporate housing units) is awarded to an outstanding employee, executive or owner who has demonstrated commitment and excellence within their company and the corporate housing industry as a whole. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

Small Provider - Individual Member of the Year (any employee who works for a company with less than 500 corporate housing units) is awarded to an outstanding employee, executive or owner who has demonstrated commitment and excellence within their company and the corporate housing industry as a whole. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)  

Large Provider - Company Member of the Year (any company with more than 500 corporate housing units) is awarded to an outstanding member company who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in the corporate housing industry. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

Small Provider - Company Member of the Year (any company with less than 500 corporate housing units) is awarded to an outstanding member company who has demonstrated commitment and excellence in the corporate housing industry. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

Best Community/Philanthropic Program recognizes a company that had a project or program implemented in 2007 that provided the most assistance or benefit to the community. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

Large Provider - Most Creative Marketing (any company with more than 500 corporate housing units) recognizes an outstanding marketing program or concept in 2007 that had a measurable impact on the corporate housing side of your business. (Nomination Form/ Award Guidelines)

Small Provider - Most Creative Marketing (any company with less than 500 corporate housing units) recognizes an outstanding marketing program or concept in 2007 that had a measurable impact on the corporate housing side of your business. (Nomination Form/ Award Guidelines)

Associate Partner Member Company of the Year is awarded to an outstanding associate member company who has shown commitment and excellence in the corporate housing business as a partner to providers. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

Volunteer of the Year is awarded to an outstanding provider or associate member who lends themselves to service in the corporate housing industry and/or CHPA. (Nomination Form/Award Guidelines)

If you have any questions, please contact Mary Ann Passi at 317-328-4631 or map@chpaonline.org.

Click here to view the Tower of Excellence Awards FAQ's.

Past Tower of Excellence Awards Winners

Provider Member of the Year - Individual

2008 - Francine Manilow, Manilow Suites  (Small Provider)

2008 - Stephen Hanton, BridgeStreet Worldwide (Large Provider)

2007 - Tracy Hayes, CCHP, CWS Corporate Housing

2006 - Lee Curtis, CCHP, BridgeStreet Worldwide

2005 - Jack Jensky, Synergy Corporate Housing

2004 - Deb Luff, CCHP, Northwest Suites & Housing Services

2003 - Gavan James, CCHP, Oakwood Worldwide

2002 - Janet Appling, CCHP, Post Corporate Housing

Provider Member of the Year - Company

2008 - Manilow Suites (Small Provider)

2008 -  AHI Corporate Housing (Large Provider)

2006 - Shamrock Corporate Housing

2005 - BridgeStreet Worldwide

2004 - Northwest Suites & Housing Services

2003 - Gables Corporate Housing

2002 - Oakwood Worldwide

Associate Partner Member of the Year

2008 - American Furniture Rentals & Shop Call Solutions

2007 - Software Answers

2006 - Corporate Housing Strategies

2005 - Corporate Housing Strategies

2004 - Marelyn Krueger, Instant Furniture Rental

2003 - Kyle Buehner, Buehner-Fry, Inc.

2002 - Debra Hill, Corporate Choices International Short-Term Housing Resource

Volunteer of the Year

2008 - Gary Brown, CCHP, Furnished Quarters

2007 - Lori Conroy, BridgeStreet Worldwide

2006 - Marelyn Krueger, Instant Furniture Rental

2005 - Kelly Regan, CCHP, BridgeStreet Worldwide

2004 - Angela Williams, Marriott ExecuStay – Seattle

Best Community/Philanthropic Program

2008 - BridgeStreet Worldwide & CWS Corporate Housing

Most Creative Marketing

2008 - Marriott ExecuStay - Suite Options (Small Provider)

2008 - Oakwood Worldwide (Large Provider)

2007 - Oakwood Worldwide

2006 - BridgeStreet Worldwide

2005 - BridgeStreet Worldwide

2004 - Windsor Corporate Suites

2003 - Corporate Accommodations, Inc - Pittsburgh

2002 - Princeton Properties

Tower of Excellence FAQ's

May I submit more than one nomination?

Yes. It’s FREE, so nominate your company as well as someone that’s helped your company be successful in the past year.

How are the awards judged?

An independent panel of 3-5 experienced professionals reviews the award submissions. This judges’ panel is not actively involved in the corporate housing industry, in either a provider or partner capacity. The panel is made up of non-profit executives, marketing professionals, financial/accounting professional, and others familiar with the volunteer nature of associations. Each award submission is reviewed according to the objective criteria set forth for each category and is weighed individually on its own merits.

Do other CHPA members have access to my nomination?

No. The process is managed by CHPA staff and other members do not have access to anything except the award winners. Any financial information submitted is kept confidential.

May I submit a nomination in more than one category?

Yes. If your company performed well and you want to recognize an exemplary employee, please submit more than one nomination form. Each nomination is weighed against the objective criteria for each category.

Do I need to have supporting materials? What do the judges look for in winning nominations?

It is highly encouraged to submit supporting materials with each nomination. Photos, news articles, etc., are acceptable – and encouraged – to support the candidate’s nomination.

Are winners notified in advance?

No, the winners are announced at the Industry Event during CHPA’s annual conference.