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The ARDA Circle of Excellence “ACE” Awards
 The ARDA Circle of Excellence honors those
who have attained the highest level of excellence in their fields, or
have demonstrated a commitment to the betterment of the industry as a
whole. The 2009 ARDA Awards Program features nine ‘ACE’
Awards: Lifetime Achievement, Volunteer, Community Service, Innovator,
Employee, Employer, Philanthropic, Project of Excellence, and new for
this year “Women on the Their Way”. As the highest
honor awarded to ARDA members, there is no greater recognition in
the entire industry. Any ARDA member, regardless of an
individual’s position or the nature of their organization’s
mission, is welcome to apply – and with no fees associated with an
ACE nomination, everyone should! Winning an ACE can have a tremendous
impact on the recipient: whether it’s boosting self-confidence,
improving company morale, transforming industry presence, promoting a
mission, growing a company, motivating employees or spurring
professional development, the positive results are endless.
Take a look at what some past recipients have said about being
included in the Circle of Excellence and starting thinking about who you
want to nominate!
"Winning the ACE Employee Award was like
winning the lottery - I never thought that I had the chance to win, but
was completely thrilled when I was chosen for the award. The nomination
made me realize that what I contribute is important, and how I do my job
is appreciated by the management team at Celebrity Resorts. They
recognized my loyalty, dedication, and the reputation that I've built
throughout my tenure with the company. I am proud of those qualities and
the career that I have at Celebrity Resorts. It felt wonderful to not
only receive company recognition, but to be recognized industry-wide.
Winning this award was an honor, as I feel that being recognized for
your contributions to an organization is just as important as the
material things you gain throughout your career."
Cookie Wright-Bodison, Celebrity Resorts, 2008 ACE Employee
Award Recipient
"HSI's receipt of the ACE Employer award has had a
positive impact on our company. HSI takes great pride in our
exceptional benefit package and this award acknowledges this. As a
growing company located in a very transient city (Las Vegas), recruiting
can be a challenge. Winning an award of this nature is helpful in
our recruiting efforts and also reinforces the advantages of working for
HSI to our existing employees. If your company goes the extra mile
for its employees, I recommend you apply for this award."
Craig Morganson, CEO of Holiday Systems International
(HSI), 2007 ACE Employer Award recipient
"Prior to receiving the
ACE Employee of the Year award I was already professionally fulfilled
working for a company and in an industry that contributes to the lives
of others. Who can dispute that vacations are fun, memorable and
potentially life-altering? Receiving the award was not only a wonderful
surprise but it was also a true highlight in my twenty plus year career
with RCI! Being recognized in our industry that boasts so many
talented, committed experts was simultaneously humbling and
invigorating. In addition, as an individual leader, this award
reminded me of the importance of recognizing the contributions and
accomplishments of others at a local or industry level. I believe
that ARDA’s ACE awards are a great example of how recognition
builds loyalty, stimulates energy and drives results—even when
those qualities already exist within an individual or
organization."
Jeff Parker, Group RCI, 2007 ACE Employee
Award recipient
"I think the ACE is a truly special award. It
certainly recognizes the excellence in an individual or a
company. Being both the recipient of an ACE on behalf of my company
(ACE Community Service in 2003) and as an individual recipient (ACE
Employee 2005) were the greatest of honors. To be recognized and
selected within the industry as a recipient of these awards is
absolutely precious. To be respected, recognized and rewarded by
your peers and leaders is a genuine honor.
I am a believer in all of the ARDA awards and certainly
encourage all companies - small or large to get involved and recognize
their people, products, services and resorts. Get your folks
excited about the award process and the annual conference and
participate! There are so many talented people in our industry and
ARDA awards specifically are one of the best ways to make sure they stay
here. Recognition is vital to keep enthusiastic, inspired professionals
at every level of our industry. ARDA recognizes the best of the
best. And the ACE acknowledges the best of those.
Recognize, motivate and challenge your associates and see
how, in turn, they will do their very best for you and your
companies."
Ellen Devine, Bluegreen Corporation, 2005 ACE Employee
Award recipient
If you are a past recipient of an ACE Award, or know of someone
who benefited greatly from winning an ACE, and would like to share your
thoughts, please contact awards@arda.org.
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