2026

WITH Awards LUNCHEON

Presented by the Multi-Cultural Convention Services Network and the WITH Advisory Board.

Award winners will be honored at the WITH Awards Luncheon.

About the Awards

MCCSN focuses on concerns relating to women in the workplace and the changing landscape of tourism and hospitality by presenting the WITH Awards to industry trailblazers.  This award is presented during the annual WITH luncheon.  This segment of the event has led to WITH’s recognition as the premier organization celebrating the contributions of professional women leading the way in tourism and hospitality.  We would like you to help us recognize their unwavering impact on our industry.

Award winners will be honored during the Awards Luncheon.

*Maximum of 2 nominations per company

Nominations are due by June 10, 2026

To nominate your candidate, Please complete the form below

Honoree Commitments to the WITH Program

WITH Rising Star Award

Trailblazer Award

  • Available to receive the honor and Award in person during the luncheon program.

  • Commitment to Participate in recognition marketing

    • Announcement of the awardee and your organization on all social media channels

    • Professional photo and bio of your Rising Star on sdwithit.com and in our digital program book.

  • Commitment to program participation and WITH Int'l (non-profit, 501c3)

    • Registration for Rising Star, including meals.

    • Luncheon participation as: Panelist.

    • Networking events, including the Emerging Professional Development program and the Honorees’ Reception.

    • Opportunity to represent your organization as a WITH planning team volunteer.

    • Opportunity to receive a one-hour one-on-one consultation from a WITH Advisor.

    • Participate in the WITH BUILDS program as a WITH supporter. (WITH, Int’l)

    • Sponsor 10 luncheon attendees from your company.

  • Participate as a panelist during the WITH luncheon program, and be available to receive honor and Award in person during conference luncheon program.

  • Commitment to Participate in recognition marketing

    • Award announcement - provide information for the announcement of awardee and your organization in all social media channels

    • Professional photo and bio of Trailblazer on sdwithit.com and in our digital program book.

    • Serve as WITH AMBASSADORS. Honorees to promote and market WITH by posting or reposting on your social media channels and newsletters, and by liking and commenting on our social media posts.

  • Commitment to WITH program participation and WITH Int'l (non-profit, 501c 3)

    • Registration, including meals.

    • Luncheon participation as a Panelist.

    • Participation as a Moderator, Speaker, or Panelist.

    • Participate in Networking events, including the Emerging Professional Development program and the Honorees’ Reception.  

    • Opportunity to represent your organization as a WITH planning team volunteer. 

    • Provide a one-hour one-on-one consultation with an emerging professional.

    • Participate in the WITH BUILDS program as a WITH supporter (WITH, Int’l).

    • Sponsor 10 luncheon attendees from your company or sponsor 10 HTM students to attend the conference.