NEWH, Inc. to Celebrate Official 40th Anniversary at BDNY 2024

 NEWH, Inc. (Network of Executive Women in Hospitality), a premier association committed to scholarships, advancing education, mentorship, and networking in the hospitality industry, will proudly celebrate its 40th anniversary at BDNY 2024, held at the Jacob K. Javits Center in New York City. The organization will award multiple scholarships and accolades to hospitality professionals during engaging events from November 8-11, 2024.
“Each year BDNY creates an atmosphere of camaraderie and excitement that allows both emerging and established professionals to connect, fostering opportunities to advance our industry through ideas and innovations,” said Shelia Lohmiller, CEO of NEWH, Inc. “We’re thrilled to fulfill our mission as an organization by celebrating the recognition of exceptional individuals bringing the industry together.”
In pursuit of uplifting and supporting the hospitality community, NEWH will award $75,000 in scholarships at events hosted throughout the weekend:

Platinum Circle - Friday, November 8, 2024

• NEWH Fabric Innovations Legacy $10,000 Scholarship, Sponsored by Fabric Innovations
• NEWH Interior Design $10,000 Scholarship, Sponsored by P/Kaufmann Contract
• NEWH Tarkett Hospitality Design Achievement $10,000 Scholarship, Sponsored by Tarkett Hospitality
• NEWH Clifford R Tuttle $5,000 Scholarship, Sponsored by ForrestPerkins/Perkins Eastman

Women Leaders in Hospitality Breakfast - Monday, November 11, 2024

• NEWH BrandED $7,500 Scholarship in the name of Marriott International
• Diversity in Hospitality $5,000 Scholarship, a partnership between Hospitality Diversity Action Council (HDAC) & NEWH, Inc., and underwritten by Emerald
• NEWH Women Leaders $5,000 Scholarship, Sponsored by Boutique Design Group

NEWH Booth, 773 – Monday, November 11, 2024

• NEWH Green Voice Design Competition Graduate $7,500 Scholarship
• NEWH Green Voice Design Competition Undergraduate $7,500 Scholarship

Gold Key Awards - Monday, November 11, 2024

• NEWH ICON of Industry $7,500 Scholarship

The organization will honor Diana Dobin, Co-CEO & Chief Sustainability Officer at Valley Forge Fabrics, as the 2024 ICON of Industry at the Gold Key Awards. With over 30 years in hospitality manufacturing, Dobin is recognized for her leadership, innovation, and community outreach, as well as her role as a mentor and advisor since joining NEWH in 1995.

NEWH invites members of the hospitality community to experience educational and networking opportunities their booth, #773, on Sunday, November 10. “That’s HER Story: A Celebration of Unsung Design Pioneers” will highlight female designers throughout history. Green Voice sessions are set to explore topics including adaptive reuse and two competition scholarship presentations while an EID presentation will cover the celebration of diversity and equity. A session on “How to Get Hired” will benefit students on the job hunt.

On Sunday, November 10 at 4 PM, NEWH will commemorate its 40th anniversary with a celebratory toast, uniting participants from the NEWH Scholarship Alumni Circle and Martha’s Mentors Program—a transformative 10-month initiative conceived to connect emerging hospitality professionals with seasoned industry leaders. To learn more about NEWH, its events, membership opportunities, and educational offerings, please visit www.newh.org.