The Luxist Awards - The Pinnacle of Fine Living

Genie McPherson Trevor

Editor,Edible Rhody
Genie McPherson Trevor began lifelong love of food and cooking with just 60 watts and an Easy Bake oven... More »

Michael Condran

Writer, Director and Producer
Michael Condran is an award-winning writer, director and producer who's work has appeared on the Travel Channel, Food Network, Comedy Central, NBC, ABC, the BBC ... More »

Allison Hooper

Cheesemaker and Entrepreneur
Cheesemaker and entrepreneur Allison Hooper, co-founder of Vermont Butter and Cheese Company, was among the first artisan cheesemakers in the United States... More »

Shane Krige

General Manager, The Plaza Hotel
Shane Krige is the general manager of the legendary Plaza hotel in New York. Opening after a $450 million renovation, Mr. Krige is responsible for the ongoing operation...More »

Nikheel Advani

Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts
Nikheel Advani is internationally recognized as one of the industry's most distinguished hoteliers... More »

Adam Stewart

CEO, Sandals Resorts International
Adam Stewart is the dynamic CEO of Sandals Resorts International, which owns and operates Caribbean-based Sandals Resorts, Beaches Resorts, The Royal Plantation Collection and Grand Pineapple Beach Resorts...More »

Edward Steiner

Senior Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean, One&Only Resorts
Ed is internationally recognized as one of the industry’s most distinguished hoteliers and is known for his hands-on management approach, with more than 20 years of experience...More »

Bartlett Sher

Award-Winning Director
Tony Award-winning director, Bartlett Sher, is the Resident Director at the Lincoln Center Theater in New York... More »

Jamie Ritchie

Senior Vice President, Sotheby's Head of Wine Department, North America
Jamie Ritchie joined Sotheby's London in 1990. In 1995, Mr. Ritchie moved to New York and was appointed Head of US Wine Department... More »

Peter Newcomb

Editor, Vanity Fair
As a contributing editor with Vanity Fair, Peter Newcomb oversees the New Establishment feature, the magazine’s annual tally of the 100 leaders of the Information Age... More »

Harry Slatkin

Founder of Slatkin & Co.
The New York Times called him the "king" of home fragrance, regarded as the best nose in the business... More »

Sara Bliss

Freelance Writer
Sara Bliss is a freelance writer who covers interior design, travel, entertaining, and celebrities... More »

Mar Jennings

Television Host, Author
Mar Jennings has always drawn inspiration from his home, garden and life's surroundings... More »

Sir Rocco Forte

Chairman and Chief Executive of The Rocco Forte Collection
Sir Rocco’s visionary ability to select the right location at just the right time has helped turn The Rocco Forte Collection into one of Europe's leading luxury hotel groups... More »

Nikheel Advani

Chief Operating Officer and Principal of Grace Bay Resorts
Nikheel Advani is internationally recognized as one of the industry’s most distinguished hoteliers... More »

Dawn Davis

Vice President and Editorial Director of Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins and an Executive Editor at Harper
An avid foodie, she is the author of If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales From Chefs and Restaurateurs (Penguin, 1999)... More »

Michael Condran

Writer, Director and Producer
Michael Condran is an award-winning writer, director and producer who's work has appeared on the Travel Channel, Food Network, Comedy Central, NBC, ABC, the BBC ... More »

Antoinette Bruno

CEO & Editor-in-Chief of StarChefs.com
Antoinette Bruno brings more than a decade of experience in the foodservice industry to StarChefs.com, the first online food magazine—celebrating its 15th anniversary in 2010... More »

Daryn Schnipper

Senior Vice President & Director, Worldwide Watches
Daryn Schnipper has worked at Sotheby's for almost 30 years, over half of which has been spent leading the international watch and clock department... More »

Jennifer Creel

Fashion consultant, eyewear designer
Jennifer Creel, a native New Yorker and mother of three children, is a fashion consultant, eyewear designer, actress and model... More »

Lauren Sherman

Editor of Fashionista
Lauren Sherman is editor of Fashionista, where she reports, writes and edits fashion industry news, gossip and analysis... More »

Dawn Davis

Vice President and Editorial Director of Amistad, an imprint of HarperCollins and an Executive Editor at Harper
An avid foodie, she is the author of If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales From Chefs and Restaurateurs (Penguin, 1999)... More »

Mar Jennings

Television Host, Author
Mar Jennings has always drawn inspiration from his home, garden and life's surroundings... More »