Voted on and judged by meeting professionals, Northstar’s Stella Awards honor the world’s best hotels, airlines, convention and conference centers, cruise lines, destination marketing organizations and destination management companies.
Northstar Meetings Group and its leading brands, Meetings & Conventions and Successful Meetings, have announced the 2024 recipients of the 8th Annual Stella Awards. Recognizing 248 organizations globally, these awards celebrate outstanding achievements in quality service and innovation for meeting and event professionals.
The Stella Awards honor excellence across key industry segments: hotels, convention and conference centers, airlines, cruise lines, DMOs/CVBs and DMCs. This year’s winners, selected from more than 8,000 votes and 1,001 nominations, exemplify overall excellence, superb food and beverage offerings, professionalism of staff, sustainability initiatives, and other critical aspects of the meetings and events experience.
“The Stella Awards emphasize the crucial role of trusted supplier partners in raising the bar for service and innovation,” said Loren Edelstein, vice president and content director for Northstar Meetings Group. “Winners have earned planners’ nominations and votes, followed by a rigorous vetting process by a hand-picked panel of judges.”
“I am incredibly proud of our team at the Owensboro Convention Center in their devotion to excellence. The Stella Award reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional service and memorable experiences for all our clients,” said Public Events Director of the City of Owensboro, Tim Ross. “Since our facility opening more than ten years ago, we have strived to set the bar for excellence in the meetings and events industry, and this award is a testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to that goal. We look forward to continuing to exceed expectations and to providing outstanding results for all of our returning and future clients.”
“As the General Manager of the Owensboro Convention Center, I am incredibly proud and honored to once again accept the prestigious Stella Award on behalf of our dedicated team. This recognition is a reflection of our continued commitment to providing unparalleled service, innovation, and exceptional experiences to all of our clients. Each year, our team strives to elevate the standards of excellence in the meetings and events industry, and receiving this award is a testament to their hard work and dedication. We look forward to continuing to exceed expectations and deliver outstanding results for all who choose Owensboro as their destination,” stated Oak View Group’s, Jeff Esposito.
To learn about the winners of the 2024 Stella Awards, visit NorthstarMeetingsGroup.com/Stellas