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Peter Goldman Award of Excellence
PETER GOLDMAN AWARD OF EXCELLENCE
The Peter Goldman Award of Excellence was established in 1989 to honor that individual who exemplifies outstanding education and devotion to our industry and demonstrates leadership with skills and energy that raise the level of service and perception of our San Francisco hotel and tourism industry. Peter Goldman, longtime leader and icon in the hotel community, was honored by the Council upon his retirement, as they established the Peter Goldman Award of Excellence. He was the first recipient of this prestigious award.
CRITERIA
The Peter Goldman Award of Excellence was established in 1989 to honor that individual who:
- Exemplifies outstanding education and devotion to our industry,
- Demonstrates leadership with skills and energy that raise the level of service and perception of our San Francisco hotel and tourism industry,
- Exemplifies outstanding dedication and leadership to the hotel industry,
- Contributes to San Francisco's reputation as a convention, tourist, and visitor's mecca,
- Has demonstrated professionalism over the years as a premier hotelier, and
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Has demonstrated a warm and caring attitude toward others.
Click here to see photos of the
2010 Peter Goldman Award of Excellence Event.
PAST HONOREES
Please click on the images below to find out more information about each of the past Peter Goldman Award of Excellence Recipients.

1989 - PETER GOLDMAN
Hyatt Hotels Corporation
and Fairmont Hotels

1990 - JERRY ADAMS
Cartwright Holding Company

1991 - HERMAN WIENER
Fairmont Hotel

1992- BOB WILHELM
Westin St. Francis

1993 - PAUL HANDLERY
Handlery Hotels, Inc.

1994 - 1995 RICHARD SWIG
Fairmont Hotels

1996-1997 - HENRY BERMAN
Joseph E. Seagram and Sons, Inc.

1997-1998 - HOLGER GANTZ
San Francisco Hilton & Towers

1999-2000 TOM LA TOUR
Kimpton Hotel & Restaurant Group

2001-2002
HENRI and WERNER LEWIN
Hilton Hotels

2003 - HANK BIDDLE
Marriott Lodging

2004 - ROBERT F. BEGLEY
Hotel Council of SF

2005 - JOHN MARKS
SF Convention & Visitors Bureau

2006 - JON HANDLERY
Handlery Union Square Hotel

2007 - JOHN J. COPE
Huntington Hotel

2008 - STAN BROMLEY
Four Seasons Hotel

2009 - TONI KNORR
St. Regis San Francisco
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2010 - RALPH LEE
Hotel Whitcomb

