ARDA Announces 2020 Award Winners

This year, more than ever, ARDA is proud to celebrate the best people, places and products within the timeshare industry! They regret that due to the pandemic they were unable to issue certificates, medals or trophies this year.  They look forward to celebrating with all of the awards program participants in person at the 2021 Awards Gala. Congratulations to all of the winners!

ACE Division

John and Marcia Rowley, ICE

ACE Lifetime Achievement Award:

John and Marcia Rowley, ICE

Category 1: ACE Philanthropy & Customer Service

Victoria’s Voice

David Siegel, Westgate Resorts

David Siegel, Westgate Resorts

Category 2: ACE Innovator

Wyndham Destinations Journey, Customer Relationship Management Platform

Wyndham Destinations

Category 3: ACE Employee of the Year

Chris Jhang, Welk Resorts

Category 4: Employer of the Year

Diamond Resorts

The Grand Colorado on Peak 8 Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Category 5: ACE Project of Excellence

The Grand Colorado on Peak 8

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Category 6: ACE Emerging Leader

Andres Mosquera

Wyndham Destinations

Category 7: ACE Excellence in Customer Service

Disney Vacation Club

Marketing & Sales Division

Category 8: Marketing Management Leader

Denise Peterson

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 9: Marketing Team: Large Developer

Myrtle Beach In-House Marketing Team

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 9: Marketing Team: Small Developer

Marketing Team

VRI Americas

Category 10: Marketing Individual

Erik Short

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 11: Marketing Programs: Developer

American Idol Aulani Production

Disney Vacation Club

Category 11: Marketing Programs: Industry Partner

Travel Agency Resort BOGO

ICE

Category 12: Sales Management Leader: Large Developer

Nestor Alvarez

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 12: Sales Management Leader: Small Developer

Gideon Hess

Welk Resorts

Category 13: Salesperson: In House: Large Developer

Tabrion Leverette

Wyndham Destinations

Category 13: Salesperson: In House: Small Developer

Michael Rowley

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Category 14: Salesperson: Traditional Line: Large Developer

Ashley Mueller

Wyndham Destinations

Category 14: Salesperson: Traditional Line: Small Developer

Matt Spitalny

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Category 15: Salesperson: Specialty Sales: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 16: Sales Team

Hilton Club NY In-House Sales Team

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 17: Sales Verification Loan Officer/Quality Assurance Officer

Christie Lee.

Wyndham Destinations

Category 18: Sales Trainer/Training Team: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 19: Sales Training Program

Diamond Marketing Mentorship Program

Diamond Resorts

Management and Administration Division

Category 20: Business Administration or Operations Team Member

Katherine Reyes

Wyndham Destinations

Category 20: Business Administration or Operations Team

Portfolio Services Team

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 21: Business Administration Manager or Team Leader

Andrea Bertuccini

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 22: Legal and Regulatory Team Member or Manager: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 23: Legal and Regulatory Team Leader: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 24: Owner/Customer Relations Team Member

Emma Nixon

Diamond Resorts

Category 25: Owner/Customer Relations Team

Owner Onboarding Specialist Program Team

Wyndham Destinations

Category 26: Inventory Revenue Management Manager

Elizabeth West

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 26: Inventory Revenue Management Team

Extra Holidays

Wyndham Destinations

Category 27: Inventory Management Program: Large Developer

Inventory Optimization

Wyndham Destinations

Category 27: Inventory Management Program: Small Developer

Inventory and Revenue Management Program

Welk Resorts

Category 28: Communications/PR Professional or Team

Brand Publicity Team

Wyndham Destinations

Category 29: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 30: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 31: Corporate Social Responsibility Program: Developer

WYND Full Circle

Wyndham Destinations

 Category 31: Corporate Social Responsibility Program: Industry Partner

Corporate Social Responsibility Program

ICE

Category 32: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

Category 33: Human Resources Professional: Developer

Katherine Ireland

Wyndham Destinations

Category 33: Human Resources Professional: Industry Partner

Sally Martinez

MasterCorp

Category 34: Human Resources Team

Academy of Learning Development (ALD) Team

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 35: Human Resources Recruiting Manager

Diana Ulichny

Marriott Vacations Worldwide

Category 35: Human Resources Recruiting Team

“More Like You” Associate Referral Program Team

Wyndham Destinations

Category 36: Training and Development Manager

Elaine Plasse

Grand Pacific Resorts

Category 36: Training and Development Team

Organizational Development (OD) Team

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 37: Call Center Individual

Nicola Dow

Diamond Resorts

Category 37 : Call Center Team

First Call Resolution Team

ICE

Category 38: Technology Project Manager

Tony Alvarez

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 38: Technology Project Team

Interval International App Team

Interval International

Category 39: Technology Project at Resort or Corporate Office

Owner Account Manager Website

Westgate Resorts

Category 40: Activities Program Manager

Lisa Jenkins

Diamond Resorts

Category 41: Activities Program

Disney’s Riviera Resort
Disney Vacation Club

Category 42: Safety/Security Manager

Ivan Melians

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 42: Safety/Security Team

Desert Club Resort Security Team

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

 Category 43: Resort General Manager: Large Developer

Carlos Brador

Westgate Resorts

Category 43 :  Resort General Manager: Small or Medium Developer

Lindsay Reinwand

Breckenridge Grand Vacations

Category 44: Resort Assistant Manager

Iteisha McCants

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 45: Resort Department Manager: Large Developer

Michele Barriere

Wyndham Destinations

Category 45: Resort Department Manager: Small or Medium Developer

Joshua Perry

Bluegreen Vacations

Category 46: Resort Operations Team Member

Oscar Martinez

Bluegreen Vacations

Category 46: Resort Operations Team

Grand Impact Team

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 47: Maintenance Team Member

Josh Reynolds

Diamond Resorts

Category 48: Housekeeping Manager

Mark Schonau

MasterCorp

Category 49: Housekeeping Team Member

Zaida Perez-Solorzano

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Advertising Promotion & Communication Division

Category 50: Logo Design

DASSK Logo

Brand Tango

 Category 51: Newsletter

The Vacationer

Diamond Resorts

Category 52: Digital Magazine

UVC Spring/Summer Magazine

Brand Tango

 Category 53: Print Magazine

Asia Pacific Club Wyndham Magazine

Wyndham Destinations

Category 54: Integrated Marketing Campaign or Program

Falladays

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 55: Multimedia Asset

Moments with Diamond

Diamond Resorts

Category 56: Digital Sales Film

“This is WorldMark St. George” Vacation Inspiration Video

Wyndham Destinations

Category 57: Digital Products: This category was not judged due to limited entries.

 Category 58: Sales Technology Materials

VRI Headset Tours at Sales Centers

Diamond Resorts

Category 59: Website

UVC Website

Brand Tango

Category 60: Special Event: Owner or Guest Event

Falladays

Holiday Inn Club Vacations

Category 61: Special Event: Sales Team/Individual Incentive or Recognition Program

Champions Club

Diamond Resorts

Category 62: Special Event: Employee Recognition Program or Event (Non Sales)

Vision and Pillar Awards

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 63: Employee Engagement Campaign

“SPARK” Idea and Innovation Platform

RCI

Category 64: Owner/Guest/Customer Engagement Campaign

Vacation Point of View Photo Contest

Wyndham Destinations

 Category 65: Sales Collateral Material

BGV Printed Member Kit

Brand Tango

 Category 66: Social Media Campaign

“Gift of Time” Campaign

Hilton Grand Vacations

Resort Design Division

Category 67: Resort Architecture

WorldMark Portland Waterfront Park

Wyndham Destinations

Category 68: Interior Design

The Residences

Hilton Grand Vacations

Category 69: Refurbishment: Unit

Karma Apsara

Karma Group

 Category 70: Refurbishment: Common Area

Embarc Sandestin Lobby Renovation

Diamond Resorts

Category 71: Refurbishment HOA

The Lodge Alley Inn

Bluegreen Vacations

Category 72: Amenities: Traditional

The Cliffs at Long Creek Lodge

Bluegreen Vacations

 Category 73: This category was not judged due to low entries.

 Category 74: Sales Center

Nashville Off Site Sales Facility

Wyndham Destinations

Category 75: Construction/Design Team or Project Manager

Aaron Maune & Sarah Herman

Resort Management Group

ResortTrades

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