Cornell Icon of the Industry Awards Dinner


The 2010 Cornell Icon of the Industry Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, June 8, 2010 in New York City. The 2010 honoree and venue will be announced this fall.


Nominations for 2010 Icon of the Industry


The School is accepting nominations for next year's Icon of the Industry award recipient. You may nominate an individual here. Criteria for nominees are:


More than 500 hospitality industry leaders, Cornell alumni, and members of the media gathered for the School of Hotel Administration's first annual Icon of the Industry Awards Dinner. All of the proceeds from the gala event, which was held at the New York Marriott Marquis on June 2, 2009, will benefit the School's scholarships and programs. View event photos here.


J. W. "Bill" Marriott, Jr., chairman and CEO, Marriott International, Inc., was honored as the first winner of the Cornell Icon of the Industry Award. Following the event, Marriott expressed his appreciation for the tribute, saying, "Thank you for a really terrific evening. Everything was superb. I was honored, humbled, and very grateful to you all." Click here to read about Mr. Marriott's leadership in the hospitality industry.


* HB On The Scene: Cornell Honors Marriott With First Icon Award
* J.W. Marriott Jr.'s Iconic Influence Seen In His Company & Many Others


* J.W. Marriott Jr.'s Iconic Influence Seen In His Company & Many Others
* Marriott Appropriate First Recipient of Icon Award


* 1st Annual Cornell Real Estate Case Competition
* Cornell Icon of the Industry Awards Dinner
* Cornell Receptions at Industry Events


* Dean's Leadership Series
* Nomination Form for the Cornell Icon of Industry Award