Hotels, convention and conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, DMOs/CVBs, and DMCs: Now is the moment to showcase your achievements! Submit your nominations for the 11th annual Stella Awards from Northstar Meetings Group and position your organization among the world’s elite for group business.
Recognition across 16 categories and six global regions
The Stella Awards honor outstanding performance in critical areas of the meetings and events ecosystem, including overall excellence, superb food and beverage, professionalism of staff, sustainability initiatives, and more.
Finalists in each category are determined by meeting and event planners during an open voting period, and winners are chosen by an expert panel of judges selected by the editors of Northstar Meetings Group.
“The Stella Awards honor the consistent contributions of the industry’s most trusted supplier partners who set new standards for service and innovation,” said Shalise DeMott, senior vice president, U.S., for Northstar Meetings Group.
Global exposure and marketing impact
The 2026 Stella Awards celebrated 243 organizations worldwide for their exceptional industry contributions and strategic partnerships with event planners. Winners were selected from nearly 8,000 votes and a record-breaking 1,167 nominations. The full list of 2026 winners, finalists and their profiles can be found at NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com/Stellas.
Among this year's Gold Winners is Delta Airlines in the Best Airline category — a multiyear winner with extensive, industry-leading programs for group business. Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts has garnered the Gold in the Best Hotel Chain category, guided by its signature sense of casual luxury. The Venetian Resort Las Vegas took top honors in multiple categories, including Best Hotel/Resort, Best Décor/Design and Best Food and Beverage in the Far West region.
Enter now — secure early bird savings
Stella Award winners benefit from millions of impressions earned through Northstar’s extensive web, email and social media platforms, not to mention the additional exposure winners gain from their own public relations, marketing and promotions.
Enter Northstar’s Stella Awards by Feb. 5, 2027, to take advantage of discounted Early Bird nomination fees and maximize your chances of recognition. The final deadline to enter is March 5, 2027.
Click here to submit your nominations or visit our Stella Awards FAQ to learn more about the nomination process and start preparing your entry today.
