Northstar Meetings Group is proud to announce the Winners and Finalists of the 2022 Stella Awards (#StellaAwards2022). After nearly 6,000 votes were tallied and the expert judging panel completed their comprehensive evaluations, 220 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.
“Planners are eager to do business with destinations, venues and other partners they can trust to provide a best-in-class experience,” notes Loren Edelstein, Vice President and Content Director for Northstar Meetings Group. “A Stella Award provides that level of confidence. Especially now, peer-to-peer approval holds more weight than any other accolade.”
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. More than just a validation of excellence, the Stella Awards boost morale for hotels and suppliers as group gatherings return to form.
As we celebrate the 2022 Stella Award Winners, now is also the time to honor the achievements of your hardworking partners by nominating them for a 2023 Stella Award. Enter nominations before February 17, 2023 to secure the best rates. To submit your nominations, or to learn more about the Stella Awards, visit www.stella-awards.com.