For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) Winners
The ARDA Circle of Excellence (ACE) awards honor those that have attained the highest level of excellence in the resort industry and whose accomplishments and dedication spur the industry to new heights.
ACE Volunteer of the Year Award
Shutopa Das Welk Resorts
ACE Spirit of Hospitality Award
Daryl TaketaWyndham Vacation Ownership
ACE Community Service and Philanthropic Award
ILG Relief Fund
ILG
ACE Innovator Award
Disaster Assessment & Response TeamMarriott Vacations Worldwide
ACE Customer Service Award
Diamond Resorts
ACE Future Leader Award
Joseph PokorskiHoliday Inn Club Vacations
ACE Project of Excellence
Copper Creek Villas and CabinsDisney Vacation Club
ACE Lifetime Achievement Awards
John Burlingame
Employee Engagement Campaign
C.A.T ProgramHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Owner/Guest/Customer Engagement Campaign
Art of VacationWyndham Vacation Ownership
Website
CancunCards by Yucatan HolidaysBrand Tango
Website: Industry Partner/Other
Mastercorp.comMasterCorp
Logo Design
SAMMYS Logo (Madness and Majesty)Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Brochure
The Enclaves Brochure, Ritz-Carlton Reserve Residences
Brand Tango
Newsletter
The VacationerDiamond Resorts
Magazine: Electronic
Endless Vacation Magazine Summer 2017RCI
Magazine: Print Format
Unlimited Vacation Club Summer EditionBrand Tango
Multi Media Marketing Campaign
Copper Creek Villas & Cabins Virtual EventDisney Vacation Club
Special Event: Owner or Guest Event
VIP CruiseInternational Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE)
Owner/Member Package
Unlimited Vacation Club Member KitBrand Tango
Sales Center Materials
Vacation Experience Center, Vegas on the Boulevard, Hilton Grand Vacations
Brand Tango
Social Media Campaign
Mexico City Earthquake ResponseInternational Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE)
Video Production: Employee Campaign
#officekarma SeriesVistana Signature Experiences
Video Production: Sales Film
Member Experience Center Reception Video, Parc Soleil,
Hilton Grand VacationsBrand Tango
For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
Advertising, Promotion & Communications Winners
Employee Engagement Campaign
C.A.T ProgramHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Owner/Guest/Customer Engagement Campaign
Art of VacationWyndham Vacation Ownership
Website
CancunCards by Yucatan HolidaysBrand Tango
Website: Industry Partner/Other
Mastercorp.comMasterCorp
Resort General Manager
Small Developer: Joanni LintonBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: Mike MagnelliHilton Grand Vacations
Resort Department Manager
Rob WilsonBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Resort Operations Team Member/Team
Team: Front Desk Team, Grand Colorado on Peak 8
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Team Member: Ovie LevusHilton Grand Vacations
Project Manager
Stephen JacobsonHilton Grand Vacations
Maintenance Team Member or Manager
Wisam Al SaffarGrand Pacific Resorts
Housekeeping Manager
Sarah FantGrand Pacific Resorts
Housekeeping Team Member
Isabel Castillo
Technology Project Manager or Team
Interval Hotel Exchange TeamInterval International
Technology Project at Resortor Corporate Office
Vendor: MasterMind MobileMasterCorp
Large Developer: Trip and IONWyndham Vacation Ownership
Activities Program Manager or Team
Mo Kahn Vistana Signature Experiences
Activities Program
Company-Wide Program: clubTHRIVEMarriott Vacations Worldwide
Single Property: Red, White and Blue 4th of July Event
Vistana Signature Experiences
Safety/Security
Manager or Team
Jeff JacobWelk Resorts
Resort Assistant Manager
Jeff MitchellBluegreen Vacations Corporation
Training and Development Manager
Shannon NovakoskiHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Training and Development Team
Training and Development TeamHilton Grand Vacations
Employee Recognition Program or Event (Non Sales/Marketing)
President’s CircleInternational Cruise & Excursions, Inc. (ICE)
Sales Incentive or Recognition Program
Club EliteWyndham Vacation Ownership
Call Center Executive
Nur RosaMarriott Vacations Worldwide
Call Center Team
Small Developer: Call Center TeamGrand Pacific Resorts
Large Developer: Telesales- Data Admin TeamMarriott Vacations Worldwide
Call Center Individual
Meagan PicardWyndham Vacation Ownership
For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
Management & Administration Winners
Reputation Issues/Crises Management
Team or Team Member
Small Developer: Reputation Issues/Crises Management Team
Grand Pacific Resorts
Large Developer: Disaster Assessment and Response Team
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Creative Services Professional or Team
Creative Design TeamDiamond Resorts
Human Resources Professional
Brenda HerreraHilton Grand Vacations
Human Resources Team
Corporate Hurricane Response TeamWyndham Vacation Ownership
Human Resources Recruiting Manager
Annette DavidVistana Signature Experiences
Human Resources Recruiting Team
Corporate and Resort Operations Talent Acquisition Team
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Business Administration Manager/Team: Finance,
Accounting & HOA
Kim FriesBluegreen Vacations Corporation
Business Administration Team Member: Finance, Accounting
& HOA
Lisa CamolillaHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Contract Administration Manager/Team: Contract
Administration, Process, Legal, Title or Registration
Sales Services Hawaii Contract Services TeamHilton Grand Vacations
Inventory Revenue Management Manager
Small Developer: Kelly Brady-SnyderGrand Pacific Resorts
Large Developer: Megan LovelaceHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Inventory Revenue Management Program
Small Developer: Michael DudickBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: Digital Marketing Inventory Promotion
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
Management & Administration Winners
Inventory Revenue Management Team
Inventory and Revenue Management TeamMarriott Vacations Worldwide
Owner/Customer Relations Administrative
Support Professional
Judy HouseWyndham Vacation Ownership
Owner/Customer Relations Manager
Small Developer: Becca CorahMeadow Lake Development Corporation
Large Developer: Mervin LeBlancDiamond Resorts
Owner/Customer Relations Team
Club TeamHilton Grand Vacations
Owner/Customer Relations Team Member
Dulce GarciaWyndham Vacation Ownership
Communications/Public Relations Professional or Team
Corporate Communications TeamWyndham Vacation Ownership
Management & Administration Winners
For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
Marketing & Sales Winners
Salesperson: Corporate or Regional Director
Eric EllisWyndham Vacation Ownership
Salesperson: In House
Small Developer: Greg CohenBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: Simon SalibaWyndham Vacation Ownership
Salesperson: Traditional Line
Small Developer: Paul WeldonBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Salesperson: Specialty Sales
Michael DunhamWyndham Vacation Ownership
Sales Team
Small Developer: Sales Team: CaboWelk Resorts
Large Developer: Specialist Presenter TeamWyndham Vacation Ownership
Marketing Management Executive
Small Developer: Nadine PanicciaVSA Resorts
Large Developer: Mark WilsonWyndham Vacation Ownership
Marketing Team
Japan Marketing TeamHilton Grand Vacations
Marketing Individual
Rami GhrewatiHilton Grand Vacations
Marketing Programs
Small Developer: BGV Guest Member Program
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: New Owner Orientation Program
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Call Center Marketing Program
New Package Pipeline Communications Holiday Inn Club Vacations
Sales Management Leader
Small Developer: Jay SmithBreckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: Jason BarnhillWyndham Vacation Ownership
Sales VLO/QAO
Reggie LorahHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Sales Training Program or Trainer
Small Developer: Sales Training Program Welk Resorts
Large Developer: Cody WattsHoliday Inn Club Vacations
Project Team
Small Developer: BGV Sales Administrative Team
Breckenridge Grand Vacations
Large Developer: Resale TeamHilton Grand Vacations
For more information about the ARDA Awards Program visit www.arda.org/awards
Resort Design Winners
Resort Architecture
Royalton Negril, JamaicaTravelSmart VIP Club
Interior Design: Unit
Bali Nusa Dua GardensMarriott Vacations Worldwide
Interior Design: Common Area
Westin Nanea Ocean Villas LobbyVistana Signature Experiences
Refurbishment: HOA: Common Area
Lobby at Grand Seas Resort, Exploria Resorts
Sena Hospitality Design
Amenities
Margaritaville St. Thomas-Hillside PoolWyndham Vacation Ownership
Sales Center
Member Experience Center, Parc SoleilHilton Grand Vacations
Refurbishment: Unit
WorldMark ScottsdaleWyndham Vacation Ownership
Refurbishment: Common Area
Marriott Vacation Club Pulse, South Beach Lobby
Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Refurbishment: HOA: Unit
Westin Kierland VillasVistana Signature Experiences
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Platinum Sponsors
Bluegreen Vacations Corporation
Diamond Resorts
Disney Vacation Club
Hilton Grand Vacations Inc.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations
ICE Enterprise
ILG Vacation Ownership
Interval International
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corp.
RCI
Wyndham Vacation Ownership
Gold Sponsors
GScf Furnishings
LandCorp Services Inc.
MasterCorp
Old Republic Timeshare Services
Publix Super Markets, Inc.
SPI Software
Vaco Orlando, LLC
Winter Park Construction (WPC)