Fellowship is bestowed on NEWH members who have made notable contributions to the hospitality industry, not only through their work, but through their demonstrated commitment to NEWH.
The next nomination cycle will open Summer 2027, with Fellows inducted at the 2028 NEWH Leadership Conference.
The application process is held every other year and is conducted by the Chair of the College of Fellows together with a jury of selected members of the College.
Up to five members are selected each cycle. Fellows are formally inducted at the biennial NEWH Leadership Conference.
To be considered for Fellowship, a nominee must:
A Fellowship nomination can be made by a Chapter Board, by a NEWH member, or as a self-nomination.
Nominations are submitted through the online Nomination Form, structured in three sections.
Fellowship nominations can be made by a Chapter Board, by a NEWH member, or as a self-nomination. The Nominator, meaning the individual responsible for coordinating and submitting the online nomination materials, must be a NEWH member in good standing. In the case of a Chapter Board nomination, the Chapter Board will select one board member to serve as the contact person.
The Statement of Achievement is limited to 200 words on one page and must include a list of the nominee's accomplishments demonstrating achievements at the national or international level within the hospitality industry. The list should validate the contributions the nominee has made to NEWH and to the hospitality industry.
The nominee must include five ways they have had a leading role in advancing the mission of NEWH, such as education and mentoring, along with any leadership roles held at the chapter level or the international level.
The nominee must include a bulleted list of volunteer contributions and philanthropic participation outside of NEWH.
The nominee must include a bulleted list of significant awards, honors, and recognition received throughout their career.
Include three letters of reference from NEWH members in good standing endorsing the nomination, and two additional references from hospitality industry professionals.