ORLANDO, FLA. - Marriott Vacations Worldwide was honored with a Gold Stevie Award for Company of the Year in Hospitality & Leisure in addition to five Stevie Awards in various categories during the 15th Annual American Business Awards.
"We can accomplish extraordinary things with passion and dedication," said Stephen P. Weisz, president and chief executive officer of Marriott Vacations Worldwide. "Our associates are truly the foundation of our company and this award is a true testament to our culture and the commitment of our associates worldwide to providing the best vacation experience to our Owners and guests."
The American Business Awards are the nation's premier business awards program. More than 3,600 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in virtually every industry were submitted this year for consideration in a wide range of categories. More than 190 professionals worldwide participated in the judging process to select this year's Stevie Award winners. Awards were presented to honorees during a gala banquet on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York.
Marriott Vacations Worldwide also received the following Stevie Awards:
Silver Stevie Awards
- Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year – Harvest for Hunger
- Innovation of the Year – Marriott Vacation Club Pulse – A Breakthrough in Vacationing
- Customer Service Team of the Year – Marriott Vacation Club Owner Services
Bronze Stevie Awards
- Innovation of the Year – Leadership Innovation
- Customer Service Department of the Year – Marriott Vacation Club Owner Services
