Sycuan Casino Resort Wins Hospitality Partner of the Year February 25, 2026 Sycuan Casino Resort Wins Hospitality Partner of the Year A celebration of innovation, advocacy and support for San Diego’s Businesses (Photo credit: Madelaine Church) With a commitment to demonstrate exceptional support for the LGBTQ+ community, Sycuan Casino Resort is honored to have won the Hospitality Partner of the Year at the 2026 Equality Business Awards on Friday, Jan. 30. Table of Contents Sycuan Casino Resort Wins Hospitality Partner of the Year The 2026 Equality Business Awards: A Record Night of Celebration DEI at Sycuan Casino Resort A Future Built on Partnership “Through their generous support of community events, their commitment to inclusive practices, and their authentic engagement with the LGBTQ+ community year-round, they have set a powerful example of what it means to be a true hospitality partner,” Rod Speer, Co-President at San Diego Equality Business Association said. This award recognizes an LGBTQ+ or allied business in the hospitality industry that goes above and beyond to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. Sycuan Casino Resort was celebrated for its: • Great leadership • Outstanding services • Commitment to creating a safe space • Strong efforts in diverse, equal, and inclusive practices The 2026 Equality Business Awards: A Record Night of Celebration During the ceremony, leaders of LGBTQ+ and allied businesses gathered for a night of recognition, celebration and connection at Meraki San Diego. Attendees enjoyed dinner and handcrafted cocktails, all while networking with leaders who make a meaningful impact to the businesses of San Diego. The night was also followed by an award presentation speech by key speakers, where they shared their gratitude for everyone’s support. When announcing the awards, representatives from Sycuan Casino Resort were proud to receive the award, voice their appreciation and reflect on a decade long partnership with the San Diego Equality Business Association. Sycuan team members walking in support of the 2025 San Diego PRIDE Parade DEI at Sycuan Casino Resort At Sycuan Casino Resort, leadership is committed to fostering diversity, equity and inclusion through its DEI programs. Year round, Sycuan Casino Resort continues to celebrate and recognize different cultures and traditions with diverse programs, including: • The LGBT+ Resource Group • The Hispanic Origin Latin America Resource Group (HOLA) • The Women Resource Group • The Asian American Pacific Islander Resource Group (AAPI) • Black African American Resource Group • Veterans Resource Group Beyond the these programs, Sycuan Casino Resort also welcomes guests of all backgrounds to stay, dine, play, and entertain. From fostering multicultural environments and donating to diverse charities, leaders are sure to advocate for the community’s rights and equality. A Future Built on Partnership Winning the Hospitality Partner of the Year is more than an award. It’s our efforts to recognize and support those who make our world brighter. By coming together as a whole, Sycuan Casino Resort aims to continue shaping the future of San Diego through strong partnership, diversity, thoughtful leadership and outstanding hospitality services. About Sycuan Casino Resort Sycuan Casino Resort began as a humble Bingo Palace in 1983. Now, more than 42 years later, it has become a community landmark and one of San Diego’s premier casino and resort destinations. Sycuan includes a 12-story luxury hotel tower with over 300 guest rooms and 57 suites. Guests can enjoy a wide range of onsite amenities, including a variety of new restaurants from fast-casual to fine dining, meeting and event space, a full-service spa, fitness center, and a state-of-the-art pool and gardens area with a lazy river and swim-up bar. Sycuan also boasts an expanded casino floor for a total of 2,300 slot machines and 54 table games in a variety of gaming options. Sycuan is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information, visit www.sycuan.com or call 619.445.6002.