AAHOA
Award Categories
AAHOA Award of Excellence
This award recognizes a hotelier who has demonstrated strong leadership, has high standards of excellence, and is making a significant contribution to the lodging Industry.
Outstanding HerOwnership Award of Excellence
This award recognizes a woman hotelier for strong leadership and a commitment to lodging excellence, and for her significant contributions to the industry and to her community.
Outstanding HYPE Award of Excellence 
This award is for the young hotelier under the age of 30 who has exemplified the spirit, dedication, and achievement of a professional hotelier.
Cecil B. Day Community Service Award
Named in honor of Cecil B. Day, the founder of Days Inn known for his commitment to community service, this award recognizes someone who has demonstrated a strong commitment to serving his or her community.
Outreach Award for Philanthropy
This award is given to an individual deeply involved with helping humanity through philanthropic and charitable activities, domestically or overseas.
Political Forum Award for Advocacy
This award is given to an individual who is extensively involved with helping advance AAHOA’s mission and the interests of its members by participating in the legislative process through political involvement and government affairs.
IAHA Independent Hotel of the Year Award
This award honors an independent hotel that sets a high standard of excellence in quality, service, and guest satisfaction. This award honors a specific hotel rather than an independent hotelier in general.
2023
AAHOA Award Winners
Cecil B. Day Community Service Award
Hitesh Patel
Sai Ram Hospitality, LLC, AAHOA Lifetime Member, North Texas Region
Congratulations!
Cecil B. Day Community Service Award
Prakash Saraf
Founder, Friends of Sparsh, AAHOA Lifetime Member,  Washington DC Area Region
Congratulations!
AAHOA Award of Excellence
Dr. Jay S. Patel
Chief Operating Officer, NashBuilt Construction, AAHOA Annual Member, North Florida Region
Congratulations!
Outreach Award for Philanthropy
Amit Bhakta
Founder and CEO, Nansad Group, AAHOA Lifetime Member, North Texas Region
Congratulations!
Outstanding HerOwnership Award of ExcellenceInsert your text here
Dr. Ruby Dhalla
President & CEO, Dhalla Group of Companies, AAHOA Annual Member
Congratulations!
Outstanding HYPE Award of Excellence
Dhruv Patel
Director of Operations, Lotus Hospitality, AAHOA Lifetime Member, Central Midwest Region
Congratulations!
Political Forum Award For Advocacy
Ray Patel
Owner, Welcome Inn Eagle Rock, AAHOA Lifetime Member,  Greater Los Angeles Area Region
Congratulations!
IAHA Independent Hotel of the Year Award
Lexen Hotel
Armaan Patel, Founder,  AGA Hotels, AAHOA Lifetime Member, Greater Los Angeles Area Region
Congratulations!
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