SHLD Awards Finalist Summary
Congratulations the Inn at Celebration has been selected as a SHLD Awards Finalist!
Your project was evaluated by the following judges:
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Laurie Woliung
HSDC/MindClick Advisor
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![Fred Brandstrader]()
Fred Brandstrader
Vice President - Construction and Capital Expenditures Hyatt
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Ashley Michaels
Sr. Manager Product Experience & Prototypes Global Design, Hilton
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Robert Stuckey
Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Development-AHLA
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Michelle Finn
VP Design + Construction Products & Services The BHN Group
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Kavitha Iyer
VP Architecture & Design
Choice Hotels International -
![Diane Nguyen]()
Diane Nguyen
Vice President of Design at Highgate Hotels
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Kari Olsen Carr
Senior Vice President at Pebblebrook Hotel Trust
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![Vanessa Stanley]()
Vanessa Stanley
Vice President of New Builds + Portfolio Strategies at PM Hotel Group
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![Robyn Kaminski]()
Robyn Kaminski
Senior Director, Design Strategy at Marriott International
Here is how your project was evaluated:
Vision (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The project presents a clear and inspiring design intent that elevates the guest experience and aligns with the property’s goals.
The project’s design intent is clearly communicated and aligns with the property’s goals.
The guest experience envisioned through the design is meaningful and well articulated.
The overall vision is distinctive and contributes to a memorable and transformative stay experience.
The use of color, form, materials, and lighting enhance the overall ambiance and guest experience.
Creativity (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The design demonstrates original, purpose-driven thinking that achieves distinctive results beyond conventional solutions.
The project demonstrates original thinking that goes beyond standard design approaches.
The design achieves a clear purpose while delivering creative, unconventional results.
The project reflects innovation that enhances both the guest experience and the property’s identity.
The project demonstrates creative thinking in the reuse, repurposing, or refurbishment of existing materials or furnishings.
Execution (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: The project integrates sustainability, design, budget, and guest experience into a cohesive and achievable solution.
The project balances design intent, sustainability goals, and budget while maintaining strong attention to detail and collaboration.
The design integrates sustainability cohesively into the guest experience and overall project execution.
The design caters to the practical needs of guests and staff, including room layout, public spaces, amenities, and service flow, as appropriate for the category.
The project shows consideration for the long-term life of the design, with durable choices that can adapt to future updates or refinements.
Impact (25% of Total Points)
Scoring Guidance Statement: For this question, Judges were asked to refer to the Impact & Wellness Overview (see below) provided by MindClick, to better understand the project's impact*
*Analysis based upon the available Product Intelligence™ associated with the vendors selected for the project. MindClick’s Product Intelligence™ comes from verifying product sustainability attributes throughout the product lifecycle. This verification requires vendor completion of the MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program
Inn at Celebration
Category: Guest Room, Public Space
Design Firm: Baskervill
Design Narrative
Rooted in its environment and reimagined as the true living room of the town, the Inn at Celebration welcomes visitors to experience the locale’s rhythm in a way that feels both familiar and refreshingly new. Set against the shimmering Lake Rianhard and framed by the Everglades, the design connects directly to Florida’s signature nature. Warm, natural materials and a palette pulled straight from the landscape help blur the line between inside and out, making the hotel feel like it’s always been part of its surroundings. Every detail is precise yet inviting, offering continuity and calm without sacrificing character. At the heart of it all, the lobby’s library wall embodies the spirit of community—inviting guests to browse, borrow, or leave behind stories of their own.
In keeping with this deep connection to place, the renovation embraces sustainability through thoughtful reuse and adaptive design. Many of the existing case goods were retained and refreshed, reducing waste while preserving the character of the original building. The former meeting room was transformed into the new restaurant, allowing the project to repurpose the space rather than rebuild, and the lobby bar was revitalized in place to maintain its foundational elements. The design team also prioritized the use of wall paint over wallcoverings wherever possible, minimizing material consumption while keeping the interiors light, fresh, and timeless. One of the project’s most meaningful gestures was the salvaging and restoration of the beloved communal table originally located in the lobby—an anchor for both guests and staff. Now reintroduced as the centerpiece of the restaurant, it carries forward the property’s legacy while supporting a more sustainable approach. Even guest spaces contributed to this mindful effort: two existing rooms were reimagined as a bright, view-filled fitness and wellness center, aligning guest well-being with environmentally conscious design decisions.
Impact and Wellness Overview
