Eleven emerging hospitality professionals will be celebrated at the Gold Key Awards ceremony this November
Boutique Design magazine has revealed the 2026 Ones to Watch class, recognizing a group of rising stars making their mark on the hospitality industry.
Nominated by peers and mentors and selected by the BD editorial team, the honorees are recognized for their contributions to innovative hospitality projects and their growing influence on the field.
Congratulations to this year’s Ones to Watch!
Holland Shodeen, KTGY
Alison Clark, Stonehill Taylor
Jorge Diaz, Left Lane Development
Molly Dunn, Parker Torres Design
Maria Harmon, Workstead
Brittany LeBlanc, DyeLot
Sinhea Lee, JCJ Architecture
René Quickle, Omni Hotels & Resorts
Carly Roberts, Suomi Design Works
Daphne Shin, the Ruimte
Justin Warner, Klai Juba Wald Architecture + Interiors
All of the honorees, along with the 2026 Up-and-Coming Hotelier of the Year, Dear Valentine founder Melissa Shelton, will be profiled in the Fall 2026 issue of Boutique Design magazine.