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
Jason E. Goldberg, Director of Procurement, BRE Hotels & Resorts
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