The “High Five” Award will be awarded to the multi-unit concept that took the biggest leap in improvement and growth as recongized by their peers. What multi-unit concept re-established itself in the industry as the most improved for the year 2026.
The Toast Award will recognize a supplier partner, either an individual or an overall national account team who excels at the word partnership. What supplier partner provides the commitment, leadership and partnership that propels their company deserving of a toast in the hospitality industry focusing on NAOP.
The Ultimate Award will recognize concept who had the ultimate beverage program in the year of 2026. This concept should have a complete, balanced program that stands alone and others aspire to achieve.
The Icon Award will recognize a multi-unit operator, agency affiliate or supplier representative who has been a leader, a pioneer, exemplifying legendary status among colleagues.
The Teddy Mac Award is given in memory of our former Chairman of the HEE Board, Teddy McAleer. The Teddy Mac Award will recognize a single individual who exemplifies the word “hospitality”. Teddy Mac was known for his passion, commitment, engaging personality and dedication to his brand, his portfolio and his peers. Who among our industry has those same qualities?
***Please note that the Exchange awards are open for multi-unit concepts of restaurants, hotels, resorts, cruise-lines, airlines, airports, concessionaires, live entertainment, golf clubs, movie theatres, etc who have multiple units (minimum of 8) in the on-premise category along with select supplier partners of beverage (beer, wine, spirits, mixes, water, and more.)
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