AUSTIN, TEXAS, USA (October 28, 2009) – Recognizing the important roles chapters play in the association, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) recently honored several chapters for their contributions. The Chapter of the Year award was given to the Jacksonville, Fla. based First Coast Chapter for showcasing HFTP's principles best throughout the year. The chapter, along with several other chapters, was honored during the HFTP 2009 Annual Convention & Tradeshow, held in Las Vegas, Nev. last month.
"With over 70 chapters around the world, HFTP relies on chapters to provide a local connection to HFTP's ideals of offering education, networking and support to members," said Frank Wolfe, CAE, CEO of HFTP. "HFTP gives special recognition to those chapters that go the extra mile in chapter activities and those that provide unique ideas. Their hard work and dedication is appreciated throughout the entire organization."
HFTP's Chapter of the Year Awards recognize chapters that further the goals of HFTP by providing quality educational and professional opportunities to their members, along with involvement in the local community. The Chapter of the Year program is structured into three tiers based on the number of members per chapter, allowing chapters of all sizes to be recognized for their dedication to the association. The First Coast Chapter was the winner of the Tier A category with under 35 members in the chapter.
