November 8, 2025
🌟 Introducing The Hospy Awards! 🌟
Presented by Parking Company of America and Agenda:USA
We are thrilled to announce that our annual awards banquet has been reimagined and rebranded as The Hospy Awards –
Hospitality’s Outstanding Stars & Professionals of the Year!
This exciting new chapter celebrates the incredible people who make Kansas City’s hospitality industry shine — from those who create unforgettable guest experiences to the teams working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our hotels running strong.
This year, we’re raising the bar like never before. The Hospy Awards: The Glow of Greatness will be held inside the stunning new Sobela Ocean Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with the Zoo’s dazzling Glow Wild illuminations setting the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
✨ Get ready to glow bright, and join us as we honor excellence across our industry in a night you won’t want to miss! ✨
Feel free to dress in your brightest attire, and join us as we celebrate excellence across Kansas City’s hospitality industry!
Presented by Parking Company of America and Agenda:USA
We are thrilled to announce that our annual awards banquet has been reimagined and rebranded as The Hospy Awards –
Hospitality’s Outstanding Stars & Professionals of the Year!
This exciting new chapter celebrates the incredible people who make Kansas City’s hospitality industry shine — from those who create unforgettable guest experiences to the teams working tirelessly behind the scenes to keep our hotels running strong.
This year, we’re raising the bar like never before. The Hospy Awards: The Glow of Greatness will be held inside the stunning new Sobela Ocean Aquarium at the Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, with the Zoo’s dazzling Glow Wild illuminations setting the perfect backdrop for an unforgettable evening.
✨ Get ready to glow bright, and join us as we honor excellence across our industry in a night you won’t want to miss! ✨
Feel free to dress in your brightest attire, and join us as we celebrate excellence across Kansas City’s hospitality industry!
5:30pm - 6:30pm: Cocktail Networking Reception
6:30pm - 7:15pm: Awards
7:30pm - 9:30pm: Dinner
6:30pm - 7:15pm: Awards
7:30pm - 9:30pm: Dinner
Sponsorship & Registration Information
Presenting Sponsor - $7500 - SOLD
Individual Registration - $175
- (10) Tickets to the event
- (3) Complimentary drink tickets per person
- Two-minutes of stage time during the awards ceremony to address the audience
- Official sponsor of Animal Ambassador Guest Encounter during the event hosted by KC Zoo. Be the sponsor of an animal meet and greet for event attendees during the welcome reception
- Recognition of sponsorship for Hotelier of the Year Award, which will be announced in a very memorable way during the event.
- Special logo placement on all event signage
- Logo included on all event marketing
- Logo in lights around the aquarium during dinner
- Recognition with logo and link on HLAKC website
- Social media marketing of company on HLAKC social media accounts
- Complimentary one year Silver Allied Membership
- Complimentary registration to HLAKC Annual Reverse Tradeshow (August 2026)
- (8) Tickets to the event
- (2) Complimentary drink tickets per person
- Custom cocktail napkins with sponsors logo
- Exclusive naming rights for the main bar: "The [SPONSOR] Glow Bar"
- Recognition and logo on HLAKC website
- Social media marketing of company on HLAKC social media accounts
- Logo placement on shared sponsor signage
- (8) Tickets to the event
- (2) Complimentary drink tickets per person
- Recognition with logo and link on HLAKC website
- Logo placement on customized takeaway photos for event attendees
- Social media marketing of company on HLAKC social media accounts
- (4) Tickets to the event
- (2) Complimentary drink tickets per person
- Recognition during presentation of any (1) of the following award categories: Allied Member of the Year, Leadership in Action Award, Behind-the-Scenes Hero Award, Outstanding Dedication Award, Hospitality Heart Award.
- Opportunity to present the award to winner on stage
- Logo on award, announcement signage
- (2) Tickets to the event
- (1) Complimentary drink ticket per person
- Logo on shared sponsor signage
Individual Registration - $175
