Judges

Gold Key Awards finalists and winners are determined by a high-profile jury of hospitality industry leaders from the operations, design, development and investment sectors. This year’s panel will review standout projects from hundreds of design firms around the world.

Meet the 2026 Panel

Dala Al-Fuwaires

Dala Al-Fuwaires, Founder and CEO, House of Form

Paul Haslhofer

Paul Haslhofer, VP creative director, EDITION Hotels / Marriott

Phil Hospod

Phil Hospod, Founder & CEO, Dovetail + Co

Greg Keffer

Greg Keffer, Founder and Creative Director, Keffer Studio

Andrés Lamos, director, Ensemble

Andrés Lamos, Director, Ensemble

Cynthia Peller Hum, design manager, Crescent Heights

Cynthia Peller Hum, Design Manager, Crescent Heights Crescent Heights

Kelly Sawdon, cofounder, Mothership Hotels

Kelly Sawdon, Cofounder, Mothership Hotels

Elizabeth Rose Schneider, brand consultant

Elizabeth Rose Schneider, Brand Consultant