Originally Posted by
freedom2020
Do you know how they exclude the bookings made with free night certificate from applying the GOH award? I can't find anything in the terms and conditions.
They are not excluded. I'll repeat the portion of the T&Cs you quoted ...
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A Guest of Honor Award may be applied where the Member makes a paid reservation (at an Eligible Rate) or redeems a Free Night Award or Points + Cash Award."
Check the definition of "Free Night Award". Note that a Cat 1-4 award is a "Free Night Award".