2022 Award Winners Announced

This year, during the third day of AAHOACON22 on the General Session stage, the association recognized achievement and excellence in the hospitality industry with its annual awards. Listed below are the six honorees. For more information and a full description of the awards, be sure to read the press release here.

AAHOA Award of Excellence
Vimal Patel, President & CEO, QHotels Management; AAHOA Ambassador, Gulf
Region

Cecil B. Day Community Service Award
Manhar (MP) Rama, CEO, Sima Hospitality; AAHOA Past Chair (2005-2006)

Outreach Award for Philanthropy
Babu Patel, Trustmark Park Hospitality

Outstanding Woman Hotelier of the Year Award
Pinky P. Bhaidaswala, SSN Hotel Management, LLC

Outstanding Young Professional Hoteliers of the Year Award
Armaan Patel, AGA Hotels
Taran Patel, Managing Principal, A1 Hospitality Group; AAHOA Ambassador, Northwest
Region