Mr. John Q. Hammons Honored for his Commitment and Contributions to Springfield, Mo.; Mr. Hammons Receives Awards From 417 Magazine and Ozarks Technical Community College.SPRINGFIELD, Mo. -- Contributing to growth and expansion by helping Springfield, Mo., transform its visions for the future into the city it has become today has always been a top priority for Mr. John Q. Hammons John Q. Hammons (born James Quentin Hammons on February 24, 1919) is an American businessman and one of the nation's premier developers of upscale luxury hotels and resorts. With over 50 years of experience in the hotel industry, John Q. , recipient of 417 Magazine's 2005 "Most Influential Local Person" award and the Ozarks Technical Community College's first annual "Excellence in Business" award. Mr. Hammons serves as the founder, chairman and chief executive officer of John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc., the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. . Over the course of his career, Mr. Hammons has built 157 hotels and has several under construction, making him the largest independent hotel developer in the country. "I'm extremely grateful to the city of Springfield and its residents for giving me the freedom to present and implement projects that have long-lasting value and help to enhance our community," said Mr. Hammons. "As a Missouri native, receiving these awards is truly an honor, and I graciously thank everyone for their continuous support over the years." Mr. Hammons was presented with the "Most Influential Local Person" award by 417 Magazine at the 2nd annual "Best of 417" party held in Springfield on Sunday, Feb. 27, and he will receive the "Excellence in Business" award at a special seminar at Ozarks Technical Community College Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC) is "the community's college" in Springfield, Missouri, established by Springfield and thirteen surrounding public school districts on April 3, 1990. As the region's new comprehensive community college, OTC has an open-admissions policy. on Friday, March 4. The 417 Magazine Award The "Most Influential Local Person" award is given to an individual that readers and subscribers to 417 Magazine have determined the "best" of Springfield by submitting a survey. The award is one of 130 categories outlined in the highly anticipated "Best of 417" issue. Mr. Hammons also received the award in 2002. The Ozarks Technical Community College Award The first annual "Excellence in Business" award is a prestigious honor given by Ozarks Technical Community College and its Students In Free Enterprise (SIFE SIFE Students in Free Enterprise SIFE Second ISLSCP Field Experiment ) team. It is presented as part of a seminar that is open to the public and students, entitled "A Conversation With...," which honors the achievements of a local business leader, including showcasing the leader's business. The winner of the "Excellence in Business" award is based on specific criteria established by SIFE, including leadership in business in the Ozarks region, success as an entrepreneur, demonstration of innovative growth, support of educational development, ability to overcome challenges with integrity, a focus on customer-driven quality and participation in community enrichment. During the ceremony, Jim Anderson Jim Anderson can refer to:
"Based on our award criteria, Mr. Hammons is the clear and obvious choice to be our first annual recipient," said Brenda Rice, SIFE faculty team advisor. "We are thrilled that he has accepted and 'raised the bar' very high for our future annual events." About Mr. John Q. Hammons Throughout his 46 years in the hotel industry, Mr. Hammons has been honored with countless awards for his achievements as not only a hotelier, but also as a philanthropist. The November 2003 issue of HOTELS magazine featured Mr. Hammons as "Corporate Hotelier of the World." Additionally, in March 2002, the Hilton Hotels Corporation Hilton Hotels Corporation (NYSE: HLT) is one of the leading global hospitality companies. As of April 2007 there are 2,645 hotels and 485,000 rooms employing 105,000 people in more than 80 countries. presented him with the Connie Award (named after founder Conrad N. Hilton), which is usually bestowed internally within the Hilton organization. Hilton Hotels also recognized Mr. Hammons in March 2004 as the 2003 Embassy Suites Hotel Developer of the Year for developing properties that enhance the brand's image. In 2000, Mr. Hammons and former business partner, Roy E. Winegardner, were presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award during ceremonies at the 15th Annual Industry Investment Conference at the Century Plaza Hotel The Century Plaza Hotel in Los Angeles is a landmark 19-story luxury hotel forming a sweeping crescent design fronting the spectacular fountains on Avenue of the Stars adjacent to the twin Century Plaza Towers. and Tower in Los Angeles. In October 2003, USA TODAY's Newspapers in Education Program honored Mr. Hammons with an appreciation award for his ongoing commitment to Springfield-area school students. Since 1993, he has dedicated a portion of funds to provide more than 706,600 copies of USA TODAY to more than 5,464 schools and 682 teachers, to inspire student education of current events. Mr. Hammons and his wife, Juanita, live in Springfield and are active in the community, funding the Hammons Heart Institute and Hammons Life Line helicopter for St. John's Regional Health Center; the Hammons Student Center The Hammons Student Center is an 8,846 seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. It was built in 1976, and is the home of the Missouri State Bears. The arena will be replaced by the JQH Arena in 2008. , Hammons Fountains and Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts at Southwest Missouri State University Missouri State University is a state university located in Springfield, Missouri. It is the state's second largest university in student enrollment, second only to the University of Missouri. From 1972 to 2005, Missouri State was known as Southwest Missouri State University. ; the Hammons School of Architecture at Drury University and the recently opened Hammons Field, a 10,000-seat Double-A Minor League baseball
About John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. Publicly traded on the American Stock Exchange American Stock Exchange (AMEX) Stock exchange in the U.S. Originally known as “the Curb,” it began as an outdoor marketplace in New York City c. 1850. It moved indoors to its present location in the Wall Street area in 1921. (AMEX AMEX See: American Stock Exchange :JQH), Springfield, Mo.-based John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. is the nation's leading independent builder, developer, owner and manager of upscale, full-service hotels, resorts and suites, including: Embassy Suites Hotels Embassy Suites Hotels is a chain of hotels, which specializes in suite-style rooms that is owned by Hilton Hotels Corporation. Embassy Suites is an upscale chain of all-suite hotels. All guest rooms of this chain feature a separate living area as well as a sleeping area. , Renaissance, Marriott, Radisson, Residence Inn, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Holiday Inn and Courtyard by Marriott Courtyard by Marriott is a brand of hotels owned by Marriott International. They have over 2,800 hotels worldwide, as of June 2007. Courtyard by Marriott is designed for business travelers. brands. With 58 hotels strategically located near demand generators, such as state capitals, universities, airports, corporate headquarters or office parks in secondary and tertiary markets, John Q. Hammons Hotels' properties are dominant in their markets. The company's focus is capitalizing on positive operating fundamentals in the upscale, full-service sector, converting existing hotels to franchise brands and selling mature assets, while reinvesting the proceeds and reducing debt. Over the course of his impressive career in the hotel business, Mr. Hammons has developed 157 hotels. For more information about John Q. Hammons Hotels, Inc. please visit the company's Web site at www.jqh.com. |
|
||||||||||||
Printer friendly
Cite/link
Email
Feedback
Reader Opinion