ROSE Awards FAQs

Any non-managerial hospitality service employee or volunteer that works in the service area. Past nominees have included employees that work in accommodations, restaurants and nightlife, attractions, museums, transportation, retail, events, customer service or public service.

Nominating a staff member or volunteer for the ROSE Awards gives your company the opportunity to celebrate your best employee or volunteer’s outstanding service to your company. Some businesses in the past have nominated an employee of the month, employee of the year, or an associate who has proven themselves as a true hospitality professional.

Each company can nominate up to two (2) people.

We want your best of the best! The following criteria need to be considered:

• Any employee who goes above and beyond
• Workplace knowledge/attitude
• Meets or exceeds customers’ expectations
• Handles problems effectively

Nominations for the 34th Annual ROSE Awards are now closed.

• The nominator will receive an email confirmation of the nomination.
• Notifications will begin in March. A member of our committee will be in touch with each nominator or supervisor to schedule an appropriate notification time.
• At the time of notification, each honoree will receive a congratulatory letter, a special ROSE honoree pin and details for the ROSE Awards ceremony.
• Make plans to attend the ROSE Awards and purchase tickets for your company. The cost is $150.00 per person.

The cost for each attendee/honoree is $150.00 and typically the nominating company will purchase this ticket. Tickets are now on sale, click here to purchase.

Sponsorship packages are available. Email John Sobieralski at jsobieralski@visitindy.com for more information.

• Special notification of nomination prior to event
• Congratulatory letter from the Mayor of Indianapolis
• Special ROSE Honoree pin to be worn to the ceremony
• Incredible celebration for both nominee and the company with which they are affiliated. This elegant evening includes food and entertainment.
• Framed award certificate
• Special recognition on the ROSE Awards website

One year.

Notifications will take place in March and the contact person from the nominating company will be contacted to set a time for the notification.

Yes, a candidate can be nominated more than once.