Awards Archive
| Award | Presenter | Property | Year |
| Best Reception Facility | Illinois Meetings and Events | Holiday Inn & Suites – Elgin, IL | 2006 |
| President's Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Fitchburg, WI | 2006 |
| Gold Standard Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2005 |
| Business of the Year | Elgin Chamber of Commerce | Holiday Inn & Suites – Elgin, IL | 2005 |
| Gold Hospitality Award | Choice Hotels International | Clarion Suites – Madison, WI | 2005 |
| Top 10 Best Pools in the US | TripAdvisor Travelers Choice | Great Wolf Lodge – Williamsburg, VA | 2005 |
| Silver Addy Award | Madison Advertising Federation | Blue Harbor Resort – Sheboygan, WI | 2005 |
| The Best of Ohio- Best places to experience summer in winter | Ohio Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2005 |
| Top 10 Getaways for Family Togetherness | Family Travel Forum | Great Wolf Lodge properties | 2005 |
| WI Tourism Partnership Trailblazer Award | WI Association of Visitors and Convention Bureaus | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| "Family Favorites" Wisconsin Family Resort | Dane County Kids | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| "Family Favorites" Indoor Fun Spot | Dane County Kids | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| "Family Favorites" Birthday Party Place | Dane County Kids | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| Regional Maintenance Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2004 |
| Regional Housekeeping Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2004 |
| Gold Hospitality Award | Choice Hotels International | Clarion Suites – Madison, WI | 2004 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 2004 |
| Quality Excellence Award | Intercontinental Hotels Group | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Elgin, IL | 2004 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Fort McCoy's MWR | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| Operations Employee of the Year Award | Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association (MHMRA) | Great Wolf Lodge – Traverse City, MI | 2004 |
| Certificate of Commendation | The State of Wisconsin, Governor, Jim Doyle | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2004 |
| Wyandotte County Tourism- Organization of the Year | Kansas City, Kansas Convention and Visitors Bureau | Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City, KS | 2004 |
| Michigan's Best Secret Summer Resort | Detroit News | Great Wolf Lodge – Traverse City, MI | 2004 |
| Distinguished Sales & Marketing Achievements | Sales & Marketing Executives International – Madison Chapter, (SME) | The Great Lakes Companies, Inc. | 2004 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 2003 |
| Spirit of Pride Award – Highest award given to team members | Hilton | Hampton Inn – Braintree, MA | 2003 |
| 1st Place | Great Essential | Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City, KS | 2003 |
| Presidents Award | Towns & Associates | Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City, KS | 2003 |
| "Best in Kansas City" Best Weekend Getaway | The Squire | Great Wolf Lodge – Kansas City, KS | 2003 |
| Wave Review – Brochure | WWA | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2003 |
| Wave Review – TV Sales Presentation | WWA | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2003 |
| Brass Ring Award – Website | IAAPA | Great Lodge Family Resorts | 2003 |
| Brass Ring Award – Brochure | IAAPA | Great Lodge Family Resorts | 2003 |
| Brass Ring Award – Press Kit | IAAPA | Great Lodge Family Resorts | 2003 |
| Spirit of Excellence Award – Best Employee Retention | IAAPA | The Great Lakes Companies, Inc | 2003 |
| "Best Family Resort" by Midwest Living Magazine readers | Midwest Living Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2003 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2002 |
| Torchbearer Award – quality service | Six Continents | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Milwaukee, WI | 2002 |
| Quality Excellence Award | Six Continents | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – La Crosse, WI | 2002 |
| Highest Ranking in guest satisfaction in economy/budget hotel chains | JD Power and Associates | Microtel Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2002 |
| Quality Excellence Award | US Franchise Systems | Microtel Inn & Suites - Beckley, WV | 2002 |
| Gold Standard Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites - Appleton, WI | 2002 |
| Wall of Fame | Hilton | Hampton Inn - Braintree, MA | 2002 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 2002 |
| Alchemy Award | Public Relations Society of America | Great Wolf Lodge Groundbreaking Event | 2002 |
| Rave Review – Sales Presentation | World Waterpark Association | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Rave Review – Brochure | World Waterpark Association | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Rave Review – Radio Commercial | World Waterpark Association | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Industry Innovation Award | World Waterpark Association | The Great Lakes Companies, Inc. | 2002 |
| #1 Wisconsin Family Resort | Fox Valley Kids Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Best Family Getaway | Wisconsin Trails Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Best Resort | Wisconsin Trails Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| #1 Wisconsin Family Resort | Dane County Kids Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2002 |
| Best Place to Take the Kids | Ohio Magazine | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2002 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 2001 |
| Highest Guest Satisfaction Award for mid-priced hotel chains | J.D. Power and Associates | Hampton Inn – Braintree, MA Â | 2001 |
| Wall of Fame | Hilton | Hampton Inn - Braintree, MA | 2001 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2001 |
| Quality Excellence Award | US Franchise Systems | Microtel Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2001 |
| Service Excellence Awards | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza - Elgin, IL | 2001 |
| Quality Excellence Award | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza - Elgin, IL | 2001 |
| Ambassador of the Year – staff member | Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce | Crowne Plaza - Elgin, IL | 2001 |
| Regional Housekeeping Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2001 |
| Best Family Resort | Dane County Kids Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2001 |
| Ruby Award – Chopper Commercial | Ohio Travel Association Honors | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2001 |
| Ruby Award – Direct Mail Piece | Ohio Travel Association Honors | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2001 |
| Best Executed New Construction | Build Ohio Awards | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2001 |
| Rave Review – Billboard | Waterpark Association Rave Review | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2001 |
| Rave Review – Radio Commercial | Waterpark Association Rave Review | Great Bear Lodge – Sandusky, OH | 2001 |
| Rave Review – Print Media | Waterpark Association Rave Review | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2001 |
| Rave Review – Web site | Waterpark Association Rave Review | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2001 |
| 10 Greatest Places to Warm Up in the World | USA Today newspaper | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2001 |
| Best Place to Stay for Midwest Families with Kids | Midwest Living Magazine | Great Wolf Lodge – Wisconsin Dells, WI | 2001 |
| Highest Guest Satisfaction Award for mid-priced hotel chains | J.D. Power and Associates | Hampton Inn – Braintree, MA Â | 2000 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 2000 |
| Standards of Excellence - Regional Housekeeping/Maintenance Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2000 |
| Court of Champions Award | Marriott International | Fairfield Inn – Mannassas, VA | 2000 |
| Sales & Marketing Excellence Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| Sales Growth Excellence Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| Outstanding Guest Satisfaction (99% Award) | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| Regional Maintenance Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2000 |
| Gold Standard Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2000 |
| People Development Award | Bennigan's Restaurants | Bennigan's (Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL) | 2000 |
| General Manager of the Year | Bennigan's Restaurants | Bennigan's (Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL) | 2000 |
| Quality Excellence Award | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Milwaukee, WI | 2000 |
| Quality Excellence Award | US Franchise Systems | Microtel Inn – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| Quality Assurance Award | US Franchise Systems | Microtel Inn – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| Blue Diamond Award | Marriott International | Fairfield Inn – Mannassas, VA | 2000 |
| White Diamond Award | Marriott International | Fairfield Inn – Mannassas, VA | 2000 |
| Special Club Award | Boys & Girls Club of Elgin | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Elgin Kickers Special Recognition | Elgin Community Schools | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Outstanding Community Improvement Award | Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce; Women's Council; Courier News | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Recognition Award for "Children with Special Needs" | Bass hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Service Excellence – Staff Communication | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Service Excellence - Housekeeping | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Service Excellence – Housekeeping | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Service Excellence – Appearance | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Service Excellence – Front Office | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| Torchbearer Award | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 2000 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 2000 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 2000 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 1999 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 1999 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1999 |
| Quality Excellence Award | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – Lacrosse, WI | 1999 |
| Highest Guest Satisfaction Award for mid-priced hotel chains | J.D. Power and Associates | Hampton Inn – Braintree, MA Â | 1999 |
| Blue Diamond Award | Marriott International | Fairfield Inn – Mannassas, VA | 1999 |
| Highest Overall Maintenance Award | Marriott International | Fairfield Inn – Mannassas, VA | 1999 |
| Best Regional Maintenance Engineer | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, W.V | 1999 |
| Special Economic Development Award | Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 1999 |
| Newcomer of the Year | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Crowne Plaza – Elgin, IL | 1999 |
| Newcomer of the Year | Bass Hotels & Resorts | Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites – La Crosse, WI | 1999 |
| Sales Growth Excellence Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1998 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1998 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 1998 |
| Director's Award (Outstanding Inspection) | Best Western | Best Western Harborside, Port Washington, WI | 1998 |
| Standards of Excellence Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1997 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1997 |
| New Property of the Year | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 1997 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Beckley, WV | 1997 |
| New Property of the Year | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1996 |
| 98% Repeat Guest Satisfaction Award | Carlson Hospitality Worldwide | Country Inn & Suites – Appleton, WI | 1996 |
