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Select Registry Announces 2026 Craft Lodging Award Winners

On November 11, 2026, Select Registry unveiled the winners of its much-anticipated Craft Lodging Awards. This event celebrated the finest achievement within its portfolio of quality-assured craft lodgings, highlighting exceptional services and innovative practices in the hospitality industry.

Held during the Select Registry National Meeting in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the awards ceremony recognized properties that dedicate themselves to enhancing guest experiences. Among the attendees were many member innkeepers, hoteliers, and various hospitality professionals eager to celebrate excellence in their field.

The awards spotlighted winners selected from an impressive list of nominees, emphasizing the remarkable levels of independent lodging that these establishments have achieved. From outstanding culinary offerings to meaningful community engagements, each award winner represented a unique hallmark of quality and commitment to hospitality.

Categories and Award Winners

1. New Member of the Year (2026): This accolade recognizes a new member property that demonstrates active engagement with the Select Registry framework. This year, the honor went to Spouter Inn Bed and Breakfast in Lincolnville, Maine, marking its commitment to membership.

2. Select Registry Sustainability Champion: Awarded to the property best employing innovative green initiatives. The 2026 Champion is Cherry Ridge Retreat in New Plymouth, Ohio, impressive for maintaining environmental sustainability within its operations.

3. Best Restaurant Award: This award highlights a property with an exceptional on-site restaurant. This year, L'Auberge Provencale Inn & Restaurant in Boyce, Virginia, set a standard for dining excellence.

4. Best Breakfast Award: Known for its delicious and creative breakfast offerings, The Grand Hacienda in Abiquiú Lake, New Mexico, earned this coveted title.

5. Best Social Media and Content Creation Award: This recognition goes to Cherry Ridge Retreat, for effectively engaging consumers through captivating social media content and sharing its unique stories.

6. Community Engagement Award: Recognizing individuals – this year awarded to the Inns of Dorset in Dorset, Vermont, who demonstrated outstanding contributions to community enhancement.

7. Innkeeper of the Year Award: This honor, highlighting individual excellence, was presented to Tatiana Michelizza at Top of the Ridge Farm Bed & Breakfast in New Durham, New Hampshire.

8. Stay for the Story Award: Highlighting properties that create memorable experiences deeply connected to their local culture, this award went to Camp DeForest in Lincolnville, Maine.

9. Best Craft Lodging Property (Region): Awards issued to properties exemplifying industry excellence across various regions:
- Northeast: Swift House Inn, Middlebury, Vermont
- Southeast: 1900 Inn on Montford, Asheville, North Carolina
- Central: Jail Hill Inn, Galena, Illinois
- Mid-Atlantic: Woolverton Inn, Stockton, New Jersey
- West: Sheridan House Inn, Williams, Arizona

10. Quality Assurance Award: Recognizing properties consistently delivering exceptional guest experiences, the overall winner was again the Sheridan House Inn, Williams, Arizona.

11. Guest Loyalty Award: Celebrating properties committed to Select Registry's Select Rewards Guest Loyalty Program – the overall winner is Inn at Woodhaven, Louisville, Kentucky.

12. Travelers' Choice Award: Determined solely through guest nominations, this esteemed recognition went to the Sheridan House Inn, confirming their dedication to exceeding guest expectations.

As Mark Reichle, CEO of Select Registry noted, "These award winners represent the very best of independent hospitality. Through exceptional service, authentic experiences, and an unwavering commitment to quality, they have set the standard for Craft Lodging. We are proud to recognize their achievements, celebrating the innkeepers and teams who create unforgettable stays for travelers."

Conclusion

The Craft Lodging Awards not only exalt these remarkable establishments but also underline the significance of community, quality, and innovative hospitality practices that continue to inspire travelers across the country. For over five decades, Select Registry has stood as a leading brand in personalized hospitality, and the continued celebration of its members demonstrates their commitment to excellence.

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