Hospitality's Outstanding Stars & Professionals of the Year

Details about the 2026 HOSPY Awards Coming Soon!

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Sponsorship & Registration Information

Presenting Sponsor - $7500 

• ​(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)

Signature Sponsor - $4500

• (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 

Photo Booth Sponsor - $3500

• (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

Award Sponsor - $2500

• (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

Supporting Sponsor - $500

• (2) Tickets to the event
• (1) Complimentary drink ticket per person
• Logo on shared sponsor signage 

Group Ticket Discount (10 Tickets) - $1500
Individual Registration - $175​