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 a competitive field of nearly 400 submissions from more than 150 design firms around the world.

2022 Gold Key Awards judges

Maki Bara, President & Co-Founder, The Chartres Lodging Group, LLC

Wing T. Chao, Founder, Wing T. Chao Global Adviser

Marisol Fisher, Regional Vice President, Timeless Brands/Studio Head, Design Services Americas, Hyatt Hotels Corporation

 

Jessica Gidari, Director of Design & Concept Development, Union Square Events

 

 

Stacey Greene, Project Executive, Generis Collective

 

 

Kavitha Iyer, Head of Design, Americas, IHG Hotels & Resorts

 

 

 

Diana Kessler, Creative Director, The Kessler Collection

 

 

 

Vito F. Lotta, Vice President – Architecture & Design, Hilton

 

 

 

Kristine Osburn, Vice President Project Management, Xenia Hotels and Resorts

 

 

 

Thomas Prins, Principal, TQP Capital Partners

 

 

 

Rachel Rangelov, Executive Vice President, Design and Construction, Longview Senior Housing Advisors

 

Carolyn Schneider, Co-founder & President, Casetta

 

Tracy Smith-Woodby, Senior Interior Design Manager, Global Design, US & Canada, Marriott International