2018 Top HAT Award Winners
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The Tourism Association of New Mexico (TANM) had the TIARRA awards and New Mexico Lodgers Association (NMLA) had the Stars of the Industry Awards but since those two have merged to form the new New Mexico Hospitality Association, we brought the Top HAT Awards Gala front and center with a fun-filled night of celebration!
On this page you will find the list of current Top HAT Award winners, along with an archive of Top HAT Award winners dating back to 2015.
2018 Winners
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Premier Award
Supplier/Vendor of the Year presented
Routes Bicycle Tours
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Premier Award
Hospitality Professional of the Year
Damen Kompanowski
Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown
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Premier Award
Tourism Professional of the Year
John Feins
Meow Wolf
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Premier Award
Limited Service Hotel of the Year
Comfort Suites Gallup
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Premier Award
Full Service Hotel of the Year
Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
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Personnel Award
Back-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year
Charles Guiswite
Isleta Resort & Casino
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Personnel Award
Back-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year
Veronica Corona
Albuquerque Sheraton Uptown
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Personnel Award
Front-of-House Food & Beverage Employee of the Year
Tony Romero
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
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Personnel Award
Front-of-House Hospitality Employee of the Year
Leslie Sanchez
Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town
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Marketing Award
Best Broadcast Campaign
“Travels with Darley” Television Episodes
Santa Fe County
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Marketing Award
Best Digital Campaign
The City Different
TOURISM Santa Fe
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Marketing Award
Best Print Campaign
Spirit of Authenticity
La Fonda on the Plaza
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Marketing Award
Best Social Media Campaign
Seasonal Sunrise
Sunrise Springs Spa Resort
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Marketing Award
Most Innovative Campaign
Soak It All In Photo Contest
Village of Jemez Springs
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Product Development Award
Best New Experience
Taos Vortex
Meow Wolf
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Product Development Award
Outstanding Attraction
Los Alamos Nature Center
Pajarito Environmental Education Center
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Product Development Award
Outstanding Event
Monuments to Main Street
Visit Las Cruces