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NEWS
NEWH Recognizes Excellence with the 2025 SOHE Award
NEWH continues to lead the way in recognizing
outstanding achievements within the
hospitality industry. On January 31st, 2025 at
ALIS DESIGN+, NEWH proudly presented the
Structures of Hospitality Excellence (SOHE)
Award. This prestigious accolade celebrates
exceptional accomplishments in the hospitality
construction sector, including innovative
methods, cutting-edge technology, eff ective
processes, exemplary team management, and
philanthropic contributions.
The nominees for the 2025 SOHE Award-
Austin Commercial, Continental Contractors,
HITT Contracting Group, and the Beck
Group-submitted extraordinary projects
that highlighted their craftsmanship and
successful project execution. These fi rms
also demonstrated a strong commitment to
community engagement, diversity, and business
development, showcasing their signifi cant contributions to the industry and society.
Bowie House, Austin Comm
Continental, Regent
The Omni Homestead, HITT
Populus Hotel, The Beck Group
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The nominations were carefully reviewed by an esteemed panel of industry leaders:
1. Lon Alperin, Senior Director of Architecture, Design, and Construction for Lifestyle Brands, U.S. & Canada, Hilton
2. Scott Bouchard, Senior Director of Project Management, Global Design Americas, Marriott International
3. Bridget Rooks, Vice President of Architecture, Design & Construction, Sonesta International Hotels
4. Suzanne Saunders, Senior Vice President of Design and Construction, Hospitality Ventures Management Group (HVMG)
5. David Tracz, Partner, //3877
In conjunction with the SOHE Award, NEWH proudly awarded two scholarships to students pursuing careers in
construction:
» The Structures of Hospitality Excellence $10,000 Scholarship, sponsored by MGroup and ALIS DESIGN+, was
presented to Fiona Rath, a Master of Architecture candidate at the University of Pennsylvania.
Structures of Hospitality Ovation
» The Structures of Hospitality Excellence $5,000 Scholarship, sponsored by Delta Faucet Company and ALIS
DESIGN+, was awarded to Aiden Stich, an Associate of Applied Science in Electrical Technician student at Ozark Technical Community
College.
These awards and scholarships refl ect NEWH's dedication to fostering excellence in hospitality and supporting the next generation of
construction industry leaders. Read more about the deserving scholarship winners in the Summer 2025 issue!
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NEWH - Spring 2025

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of NEWH - Spring 2025

President's Letter
News: NEWH SOHE Award
News: NEWH TopID 2025
Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
Guest Perspective
Who's Who
Conference Roundup
Have You Seen?
Scholarships
Student Spotlight: Valeria Martinez
Student Spotlight: Jeffrey Wu
Sustainability Point of View
Q&A: Melissa Petersen
Q&A: Erica Puccio
Q&A: MaryAnn Thornam
International Spotlight: Delphine Leon Bellancourt
Cover Story: Kellex
Project: Springhill Suites Sandpoint
Project: Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
Project: Pandan
Chapter Highlights
Save the Date
New Members
Partner Profiles
Sponsor Index
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - President's Letter
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - News: NEWH SOHE Award
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - News: NEWH TopID 2025
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Equity, Inclusion, and Diversity
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Guest Perspective
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Who's Who
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Conference Roundup
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Have You Seen?
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Scholarships
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Student Spotlight: Valeria Martinez
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Student Spotlight: Jeffrey Wu
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Sustainability Point of View
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Q&A: Melissa Petersen
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Q&A: Erica Puccio
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Q&A: MaryAnn Thornam
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - International Spotlight: Delphine Leon Bellancourt
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Cover Story: Kellex
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Project: Springhill Suites Sandpoint
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Project: Sofitel Philadelphia at Rittenhouse Square
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Project: Pandan
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Chapter Highlights
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Save the Date
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - New Members
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Partner Profiles
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NEWH - Spring 2025 - Sponsor Index
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