Established in 2009, by the International Hotel Investment Forum (IHIF) and the International Society of Hospitality Consultants (ISHC), to recognize and celebrate the excellence of young emerging leaders in the hospitality industry.

Young Leader Award Winners Include:

• Nicola Bandera (2025)
• Briana Swift (2024)
• Florian Montag (2023)
• Theo Bortoluzzi (2022)
• Davina Cisier (2020)
• Brian Kaufman (2019)
• Tina Yu (2018)
• Eva Bachmann (2017)
• Ben Justus (2016)
• Greg Bows (2015)
• Patricia Gallardo (2014)
• Carmen Hui (2013)
• Alexandra Zubko (2012)
• Amy Carter-James (2011)
• Roderick Micallef (2010)
• Leslie McGibbon (2009)