Judging
Judging
AHEAD Americas is adjudicated by an independent panel of experts, comprising leading hospitality architects, designers, owners, operators, developers and industry commentators.
The judging process for AHEAD Americas has been carefully developed to ensure a rigorous, robust and balanced procedure is followed to select the final winners in each category.
The judges for AHEAD Americas are acknowledged industry leaders, who represent a wide spectrum of the disciplines involved in delivering new hotel projects across the region.
The application of design and architecture to deliver great guest experiences are at the heart of AHEAD.
The criteria for success are based not only on creative excellence, but also on commercial viability.
As well as projects that are aesthetically impressive, the judges will be looking for evidence that winning designs have also met the needs of client and customers alike.
The judges will be looking for submissions showing rigorous and appropriate design, demonstrating a sensible use of budget to contribute to the guest experience as well as the 'theatre' of hotel life while satisfying the client brief.
Submitted material should demonstrate clearly why the project is thought to be worth an award in its chosen category and how the design sets the project at an award winning level.
Click here to see our AHEAD Checklist, which guides you through the entry process.
Eligibility / Entry
Hotel projects completed between November 2018 – December 2019 are eligible for entry to AHEAD Americas 2020.
A hotel is defined as a commercial building, or combination of buildings, primarily dedicated to the provision of lodging / accommodation. Please note privately owned accommodations exclusively rented out for lodging via peer-to-peer sites such as Airbnb are not eligible for AHEAD.
AHEAD is unique in its celebration of the key collaborators in hotel projects: the developer / investor; operator; architect and interior designer.
Anyone can enter an award, but we recommend that the designers / architects responsible for the hotel compile the entry.
Hotel owners, operators, developers, investors, PRs and other representatives are encouraged to co-ordinate entries for the hotels they represent with the relevant designers/architects.
Further guidance on specific criteria for individual categories is given here and during the entry process.
Entries cost $250 (+ VAT) for the first submission and additional entries cost $99 (+ VAT).
Photography
Photography should clearly show the design and / or architecture of the area of the property relevant to the category in which it is entered
If entering more than one category please submit different photographs that reflect the category you are entering.
Before and after photos, CGIs and renderings, floor plans and / or CAD drawings can be included as supporting material where relevant.
Please do not submit CGIs / renderings in place of actual photography
Please try and avoid use of advertising or marketing photographs e.g. posed models, elaborate table settings etc.
Please ensure that you have the appropriate copyright clearances for all photography submitted (see terms and conditions)
Global Founder Sponsor
Organised By
Foundation Sponsor
Trophy Sponsor
Powered By
Global Sponsor
Global Sponsor
Global Sponsor
Global Sponsor
Global Sponsor
Music Consultant
Digital Partner
Partner
Event Sponsor
Partner
Partner
Grohe
Global Founder SponsorGROHE products can be found in iconic hotel developments all over the world. Thanks to unique versatility in design and functionality, innovative technology and endless possible applications, GROHE products are perfectly placed to meet the rigorous demands of the hospitality sector.
We want guests to feel at home. When they visit a hotel, they expect a standard beyond that of a normal domestic bathroom. They want to be inspired.
Visit siteSleeper
Organised ByJanus Et Cie
Foundation SponsorLasvit
Trophy SponsorTop Hotel Projects
Powered ByKaldewei
Global SponsorLaufen
Global SponsorRH
Global SponsorRoca
Global SponsorVilleroy&Boch
Global SponsorTuuci
Event SponsorDesign Hotels
PartnerHi Design
PartnerLE Miami
PartnerMusic Concierge
Music Consultant