Awards & Recognition

Industry Awards

ORLA annually recognizes lodging members and industry partners that best represent the quality of service and leadership in Oregon's lodging industry during the Industry Awards program. Nominations are accepted for the Innkeeper of the Year, Employee of the Year and Industry Partner of the Year. Awards are presented during the association's Annual Conference and offer statewide recognition for the winners. 
 

Industry Award Nomination Form

2009 Industry Award Banquet

AH&LA Awards

The American Hotel & Lodging Association (AH&LA) annually honors hotel properties with AH&LA Achievement Awards, held during the AH&LA Summer Summit. The awards recognize individual hotel properties that have developed outstanding programs, events, and campaigns. In 2008, the Doubletree Hotel Portland was recently awarded a national Good Earthkeeping Award in the large property category from AH&LA. This award distinguishes the Doubletree for integrating environmental management practices that improve everyday operations and the bottom line, while maintaining quality service and meeting guest expectations.

Recognition for Oregon Lodging Association

2009 - OLA received the Award of Excellence in Public Relations/Communications from the International Society of Hotel Association Executives (ISHAE) for the launch of a new website and integrated communications plan to members.

2003 – OLA received the President’s Award from Portland Oregon Visitors Association for leadership in successfully lobbying for the implementation of the Tourism Investment Proposal, a statewide lodging tax to help fund the Oregon Tourism Commission and regional tourism marketing ventures.

1991 – OLA received a national award from ASAE for excellence in education, in recognition for the Oregon Innkeepers Manual, a comprehensive source of hotel/motel law and state agency regulations affecting the lodging industry.

1990 – OLA received a Certificate of Achievement from the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) for excellence in membership marketing.

1990 – OLA received the President’s Award from Portland Oregon Visitors Association for outstanding legislative achievements, cooperation in regional tourism promotion efforts and unprecedented growth in membership status nationwide.