Regional Director of Sales Awards Nominations

Please submit 1–2 deserving individuals for each of the award categories below.

To qualify, nominees must have been employed for at least one year and be in good standing, with no performance improvement documentation on file within the past year.

All nominations are due by December 1st.

DOS of the Year

Recognizes a Director of Sales who has consistently achieved outstanding top-line revenue and market share results.

Please provide the nominee’s information and specific examples of their sales achievements. Include measurable results such as budget performance, revenue growth, ADR, RevPAR, RevPAR Index, competitive set comparisons, shop call scores, and successful revenue-building initiatives.

Outstanding Community Care

Recognizes the hotel that has made the greatest positive impact on its community through meaningful partnerships, volunteerism, and support of local organizations and nonprofits.

Please provide the hotel name and specific examples of its community involvement. Highlight the organizations or programs supported, the frequency of participation, team member involvement, and the measurable or meaningful impact these efforts have had on the community.

Corry Oakes Leadership Award

Recognizes an exceptional on-property team member who embodies the heart of hospitality through outstanding character, dedication, and a genuine commitment to guests and fellow team members.

Please provide the nominee’s information and specific examples of how they positively impact daily hotel operations, elevate the guest and team member experience, and consistently go above and beyond. Share their journey, including any personal challenges they have overcome, and describe what makes their contributions invaluable to the hotel.

People Award

Recognizes a team member who demonstrates an exceptional commitment to people, supports the personal and professional growth of others, and helps build a positive, collaborative team environment.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have invested in others, encouraged growth and development, strengthened team relationships, and helped create a workplace where people feel valued and supported.

Service Award

Recognizes a team member who consistently delivers exceptional service, creates meaningful connections, and demonstrates warmth, professionalism, and pride in every interaction.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have gone above and beyond for guests and fellow team members, exceeded service expectations, and created memorable experiences through their positive attitude and dedication to hospitality.

Results Award

Recognizes a team member who demonstrates accountability, consistently delivers strong performance, and makes a measurable contribution to the success of their hotel and organization.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have achieved measurable results, improved performance, demonstrated accountability, and contributed to the success of their team and property. Include relevant metrics, accomplishments, or performance improvements that highlight their impact.

Guiding Principle Award: Integrity

Recognizes a team member who conducts all business in an honest, 

forthright, and ethical manner.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have demonstrated honesty, transparency, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to doing what is right. Include examples of how they have built trust, taken accountability, or upheld the organization’s values in their interactions with colleagues, guests, business partners, or other stakeholders.

Guiding Principle Award: Partnership

Recognizes a team member who honors commitments and develop enduring relationships grounded in mutual trust, respect, service, and reliability.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have built strong relationships, honored commitments, supported colleagues, collaborated across departments, or strengthened partnerships with guests, business partners, or other stakeholders. Include examples that demonstrate their reliability, willingness to support others, and positive impact on teamwork, relationships, and overall organizational success.

Guiding Principle Award: Humility

Recognizes a team member who acknowledging what we do not know, actively seek knowledge and guidance in our decision making, and acknowledge, learn, and grow from our mistakes.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have demonstrated a willingness to learn, sought guidance or feedback, acknowledged mistakes, or applied lessons learned to improve their performance. Include examples of how they have supported the growth of others, remained open to different perspectives, or contributed to a culture of learning, accountability, and continuous improvement within their team or property.

Guiding Principle Award: Principled Entrepreneurship

Recognizes a team member who creates long-term value by anticipating opportunities for profitable growth, satisfying the evolving needs of the customer, and embracing change while striving for continuous improvement. Exercise sound judgment and take calculated risks to deliver superior results.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have identified growth opportunities, improved profitability, enhanced the guest experience, adapted to changing business needs, or implemented innovative ideas. Include relevant metrics, financial results, operational improvements, or examples of calculated risks that led to positive outcomes and created lasting value for their property, team, or organization.

Guiding Principle Award: Initiative

Recognizes a team member who demonstrates decisiveness and passionately pursue opportunities with a sense of urgency while continuously adapting and refining strategies.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have proactively addressed challenges, identified opportunities, taken action without being prompted, or adapted their approach to achieve better results. Include examples of how their responsiveness, resourcefulness, and sense of urgency have improved operations, supported their team, enhanced the guest experience, or contributed to the success of their property and organization.

Guiding Principle Award: Fulfillment

Recognizes a team member who reachs our full potential by developing our talents, earning meaningful responsibility and overcoming challenges as a team, and find purpose in the positive impact we have on our business, family, and community.

Please provide the nominee’s full name, hotel, position/title, and tenure at OTO Development. Share specific examples of how they have pursued personal or professional growth, taken on meaningful responsibilities, overcome challenges, or helped others reach their potential. Include examples of how their contributions have positively impacted their team, property, or organization, or how they have demonstrated a strong sense of purpose through their work, relationships, or involvement in the community.