The Pick Awards

The Pick Awards recognize and celebrate the hospitality professionals who deliver authentic Memphis hospitality, are knowledgeable about their city, and show pride in the 901.


Nominations for the next round of Pick Awards are now open at the link below!

Ideal nominees provide excellent customer service, are eager to share their knowledge of Memphis, and go the extra mile to exhibit hospitality. All hourly employees in the Memphis and Shelby County hospitality and tourism industry are eligible to be nominated.

Pick Honors are awarded quarterly. Pick Awards are awarded annually and include nominations from the full previous year. All recognitions are celebrated at the Pick Awards Party every fall!

The 2025 Pick Awards Nominations periods are as follows:

  • Quarter 1: September 24, 2024 - January 3, 2025

  • Quarter 2: January 7 - April 4, 2025

  • Quarter 3: April 8 - July 4, 2025

  • Quarter 4: July 8 - September 12, 2025

  • Annual Nominations: September 23, 2024 - September 12, 2025

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Join in the fun! Memphis visitors and residents alike can nominate any outstanding hospitality professional, and Pick Award winners are celebrated every quarter. Annual award winners are recognized at the year-end Pick Awards Party – an event you won’t want to miss!