VRLTA Ordinary Awards 2026

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VRLTA's 2026 Ordinary Awards

Nominations Open: Monday, February 9th, 2026

Nominations Close: Friday, June 19th, 2026

Finalists Announced: Monday, July 27th, 2026

NEW FOR 2026:

The 2026 program also introduces two new honors: 

New Restaurant of the Year and New Lodging Property of the Year (open to qualifying businesses that began operating in 2025 or later). 

For the first time in the history of the Ordinary Awards, members of the public are helping select the winners of these two categories, giving guests and communities across Virginia a direct voice in recognizing the Commonwealth’s newest hospitality standouts. 

The deadline for public voting is Sunday, August 16th at midnight!

Read about the nominees ➡️ https://bit.ly/4hvlQcY
Vote for your favorite ➡️ https://bit.ly/3Tj51rR

The Ordinary Awards celebrate and honor all of Virginia’s restaurants, lodging establishments and hotels, DMOs, attractions, and more. The Awards, presented by VRLTA, are open to both members and non-members of the Association.

The 2026 Ordinary Awards feature 26 individual and organizational awards across four primary categories. Each award will be given to an honoree who demonstrates exemplary passion for the hospitality and travel industry. All awards (except the Lifetime Achievement Award and the Legislator of the Year Award) are determined through a nomination process and judged by VRLTA members/industry professionals.

The true goal of these Awards is to honor those in our industry, be they individuals or companies, that are truly extraordinary.

Event Registration Closes on September 1st at 5:00 PM. 

The 2026 Ordinary Awards will take place at the Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa Short Pump.