The 27th Annual Atlantic City Host Awards celebrates and honors Atlantic City’s front-line and back-of-the-house workers across 27 categories for exemplary service to visitors, recognizing their role in the local economy and hospitality industry. As a highlight of the ceremony, the “Spirit of Hospitality” award is given to an outstanding individual who has made a long-lasting contribution to the Atlantic City tourism and hospitality industry.
May 12, 2026
Time:
Registration/Reception
5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Dinner and Awards Presentation
6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
2025 Atlantic City Host Awards winners with CRDA Executive Director Eric Scheffler, CRDA Deputy Executive Director Maisha Moore, and Miss New Jersey Elizabeth Mendel
2025 Spirit of Hospitality Award winner Ralph E. Hunter, Sr. presented by CRDA Deputy Executive Director Maisha Moore
