2025

WITH Awards

Presented by the Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network and the WITH Advisory Board.

Award winners will be honored at WITH Conference during the Awards Luncheon.

About the Awards

MCCSN focuses on concerns relating to women in the workplace and the changing landscape of tourism and hospitality by presenting the WITH Awards to industry trailblazers.  This award is presented during the annual WITH luncheon.  This segment of the conference has led to WITH’s recognition as the premier organization celebrating the contributions of professional women leading the way in tourism and hospitality.  We would like you to help us recognize their unwavering impact to our industry.

Award winners will be honored at W.I.T.H. Conference during the Awards Luncheon.

*Maximum of 2 nominations per company

Nominations are due by May 15, 2025

To nominate your candidate, Please complete the form below

Honoree Commitments to the WITH Conference and Program

WITH Rising Star Award

Trailblazer Award

  • Available to receive the honor and Award in person during the conference luncheon program.

  • Commitment to Participate in recognition marketing

    • Announcement of awardee and your organization in all social media conference channels

    • Professional photo and bio of your Rising Star on sdwithit.com and in our digital conference program book.

  • Commitment to Conference participation and WITH Int'l (non-profit, 501(c)3)

    • Conference registration for Rising Star, including meals.

    • Conference luncheon participation as: Panelist.

    • Conference networking events participation, including the Young Professional Development program and the Honoree’s Reception.

    • Opportunity to represent your organization as a WITH conference planning team volunteer.

    • Opportunity to receive a one-hour one-on-one consultation from a WITH Advisor.

    • Participate in the WITH BUILDS program as a WITH supporter. (WITH, Int’l)

    • Sponsor 10 conference attendees from your company.

  • Participate as panelist during the WITH luncheon program; and available to receive honor and Award in person during conference luncheon program.

  • Commitment to Participate in recognition marketing

    • Award announcement - provide information for the announcement of awardee and your organization in all social media conference channels

    • Professional photo and bio of Trailblazer on sdwithit.com and in our digital conference program book.

    • Serve as WITH AMBASSADORS. Honorees to promote and market WITH by posting or reposting on your social media channels and newsletters, and by liking and commenting on our social media posts.

  • Commitment to Conference participation and WITH Int'l (non-profit, 501(c) 3)

    • Conference registration, including meals.

    • Conference luncheon participation as a Panelist.

    • Conference participation as a Moderator, Speaker, or Panelist.

    • Conference networking events participation, including the Young Professional Development program and the Honoree’s Reception.  

    • Opportunity to represent your organization as a WITH conference planning team volunteer. 

    • Provide a one-hour one-on-one consultation with a young professional.

    • Participate in the WITH BUILDS program as a WITH supporter (WITH, Int’l).

    • Sponsor 10 conference attendees from your company or sponsor 10 HTM students to attend the conference.