CEM's 2015 Hospitality Operations Technology (HOT) Awards

Get Fired Up for CEM's 2015 HOT Awards! If your company creates products that heat up any hospitality setting, make sure you’re a part of CEM’s sixth annual Hospitality Operations Technology (HOT) Awards.

We’re looking for gaming industry technology providers who offer superior products that positively affect the interactions between the casino patron and the casino resort staff. Each company may nominate one product in each category (below), for a total of six submissions.

All products must have been introduced to the market in 2014 or later and be available in 2015, and must not have been a recipient of a HOT award in past years. If a product falls into more than one category, the company must choose which category they wish to submit in. Duplicate submissions in more than one category will not be considered. There will be one winner per category.

The six categories for nominations are:
1.    Employee productivity and efficiency
2.    Revenue generation
3.    Guest experience enhancement
4.    Self-service products
5.    Media and content management
6.    Internet services

CEM will notify all companies with winning products by March 25. All winners will be included in a story to appear in the June 2015 issue of Casino Enterprise Management, will receive a congratulatory plaque and will have the opportunity to be included in a CEM podcast. We will also be providing a small graphic image which may be used in the company’s marketing materials, such as on their website or in advertising.

Nomination Requirements:
1. A completed nomination form (see attachment below).
2. A 500-1,000 word description of how the product/technology works, how it is an advancement, its benefits, and what you want our judges and readers to know (preferred format: typed Word document e-mailed to us).
3. A high-resolution image or logo of the product (preferred format: .jpg or .tiff, at least 300 dpi at 100 percent).
4. A $100 nomination fee per submission. See nomination form below for payment information.
5. (Optional, but encouraged) Additional supporting materials including brochures, white papers, video demos, press releases, etc.
6. (Optional) Client or expert testimonial about the new product’s capabilities and successes.

Return completed submission form and additional requirements by e-mail: editor6[at]aceme.org; by mail (electronic documents only): CEM’s Hospitality Operations Technology Awards, 112 N. University Drive, Suite 300, Fargo, ND 58102; or by FTP (contact us for access information).

Deadline for submissions is March 3, 2015

*By submitting your products in the 2015 Hospitality Operations Technology Awards, your company gives CEM the right to republish any printed materials or images submitted in conjunction with this year’s awards.

Click here to read the article about last year's winning products.
Click here to listen to a podcast with last year's winners.