Northstar Meetings Group is proud to announce the winners and finalists of the 2023 Stella Awards (#StellaAwards2023). After a record-breaking 10,000 votes were tallied and the expert judging panel completed their comprehensive evaluations, 242 Stella Award winners and finalists have received the industry’s highest honor.
Established by Northstar Meetings Group in 2017, the Stella Awards recognize hotels, convention centers, conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, DMO/CVBs and DMCs that consistently deliver quality service and innovation to meeting and event professionals. Honors are awarded in 16 categories and across six regions, celebrating overall excellence, superb food and beverage, professionalism of staff, sustainability initiatives and other critical aspects of the meetings experience.
Finalists in each category were determined by you and your fellow meeting and event planners during an open voting period, and winners were chosen by an expert panel of judges selected by the editors of Northstar’s leading brands: Meetings & Conventions, Successful Meetings, Meeting News and Incentive.
By leveraging a robust judging process — and the enthusiasm meeting planners have for the destinations, hotels and other service providers who have supported them — the Stella Awards’ comprehensive process shines a light on the truly exceptional organizations in our industry.
“The meetings industry in the U.S. and around the world has come back in a big way, due in large part to the commitment to excellence demonstrated by the 2023 Stella Award winners and finalists,” said Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director for Northstar Meetings Group. “Congratulations to all of our nominees who are delivering the kind of return on experience meetings industry stakeholders require.”
Northstar Meetings Group’s 2024 Stella Awards will open for nominations on Wednesday, November 15. Organizations are encouraged to enter early to ensure the lowest rates and maximum marketing support.
Click here to see the full list of winning hotels and suppliers!