Awards Program

The ARDA Awards are held annually at the ARDA Spring Conference and celebrate the industry’s top performers.

Awards Program Information

ARDA Awards Program

Recognizing Excellence in the Vacation Ownership Industry

The ARDA Awards Program is the vacation ownership industry’s premier recognition program, honoring outstanding individuals, teams, and organizations for excellence, innovation, and leadership. Presented annually in conjunction with the ARDA Spring Conference, the program celebrates achievement across sales, marketing, management, administration, communications, and resort design.

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2027 ARDA Awards: Nominations Now Open

Nominations for the 2027 ARDA Awards are now open. This is your chance to recognize the individuals, teams, and organizations driving excellence, innovation, and leadership across the vacation ownership industry.
Winners will be honored at the 2027 ARDA Awards Ceremony, held in conjunction with the ARDA Spring Conference at the Signia by Hilton Bonnet Creek in Orlando, FL.

Nomination deadline: January 22, 2027

Learn about the categories and begin your nomination

Awards Ceremony & Seating Information

The ARDA Awards are presented during a live ceremony held in conjunction with the ARDA Spring Conference.

Questions about the ARDA Awards Program or ceremony logistics?
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About the ARDA Awards

Each year, the ARDA Awards Program recognizes excellence across multiple industry disciplines, including:

Through a competitive nomination and judging process, the ARDA Awards spotlight the people and organizations advancing innovation, performance, and the owner and guest experience throughout the vacation ownership industry.

Have questions about the awards?

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