What Are The Howdy Awards?
Explore Western Mass has developed a program that’s like a giant tip for people who work in hospitality. Best of all, when they get nominated, EVERYONE knows, because it’s on the news, all over social media and there's a great awards dinner to announce the winners. It’s called the Howdy Awards.
Nominations for Howdy Awards are accepted year-round, though the deadline for the 2025 Howdy Awards (to be held in April 2025) is March 1, 2025 (entries received after that date jump into the running for the 2026 Howdys). The winners are selected by a trio of judges who are hospitality industry experts from outside the region, and the awards are held every May.
So if you’re in Western Mass and meet a particularly friendly/helpful retail clerk, amusement park ride attendant, hotel worker or anyone who works with the public, make note of their name and the date, and nominate them for a Howdy Award. It takes just a minute, but your thoughtfulness might help that person get a lot of recognition! Go ahead, it’s SO easy!