LAS VEGAS— The Las Vegas International Hotel & Restaurant Show (LVIHRS), which will be held June 19 and 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, is calling for nominations for its annual “Hospitality Hero and Heroine Award.” The deadline for nominations is May 1. The award is meant to reward a hospitality employee who has “demonstrated a selfless act of courage while on the job in a lodging or restaurant property. Such acts encompasses saving a life or lives, protecting a property from catastrophic loss or making a significant impact on the quality of life for citizens in his or her community.” To obtain a nomination form, contact Christie Gammill at (914) 421-3290 or visit www.lvihrs.com. The awards will be presented at the 23rd Annual International Hospitality Awards Luncheon on Thursday, June 20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The awards committee will select recipients for both the lodging and restaurant industries.