Each year, NEWH South Florida hosts The Golden Palm Awards, an evening dedicated to recognizing both local designers and hospitality students. Local design firms are awarded for their most recent outstanding projects that exemplify hospitality excellence. Collegiate hospitality students are recognized for their talent and abilities through scholarships to assist in propelling them forward to their hospitality-related careers.
Categories
Hotel Luxury
Hotel Lifestyle
Guest Room/Suite
Restaurant
Nightclub · Bar · Lounge
Spa & Wellness
Cruise Ship & Yacht State Room
Cruise Ship & Yacht Amenities
Lobby & Public Spaces
Mixed Use
Judges Choice
Requirements
Photography only – Renderings are not permitted.
Firm eligibility – National and international projects are welcome, provided they are designed by a South Florida based design firm.
Submissions Open | Monday, August 25th, 2025
Submissions Deadline | Friday, September, 26th 2025
Entry Fees* | $250 Members, $400 Non-members
Winners Announced | Saturday October 25, 2025 at the Golden Palm Awards
*Join NEWH today and submit your project at a member's rate. Our annual membership is $200.
*1 ticket included on your first submission only.
