Awards and Accolades

Stellar athletes receive medals. Stellar businesses receive industry accolades. Our accomplishments reflect our dedication to excellence, passion, integrity, and commitment.

Awards
Marriott Partnership Circle Award - 2006
Marriott Magic Management Company - 2003
Hilton Lighthouse Award - 2003
Marriott General Manager of the Year
     Fairfield Inn - 1998, 2006, 2007
     SpringHill Suites - 2004, 2005
     TownePlace Suites - 2003, 2006, 2007
Marriott Associate of the Year
     Fairfield Inn - 2004
     Fairfield Inn & Suites - 2007
     TownePlace Suites - 2001, 2006
Marriott Diamond General Manager of the Year
     SpringHill Suites - 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007
     TownePlace Suites - 2005
Marriott Magic General Manager of the Year
     Fairfield Inn - 2003
Marriott Platinum Circle Award
     Fairfield Inn - 2003
     SpringHill Suites - 2003
Marriott Chairman's Award
     SpringHill Suites - 2003
Marriott Hotel of the Year
     TownePlaces Suites - 2003
Marriott Diamond Hotel of the Year
     SpringHill Suites - 2004
Marriott Gold Circle Hotel of the Year
     SpringHill Suites - 2004
Marriott Brand Excellence Award
     TownePlace Suites - 2002
Marriott Spirit to Serve for Connect.U
     TownePlace Suites - 2006
Marriott Opening Hotel of the Year
     SpringHill Suites - 2001
Marriott Construction Excellence Award
     Fairfield Inn - 2000
Marriott Best Opening Hotel Sales Ramp Up Award
     SpringHill Suites - 2002

Recognition
Top 100 Management Companies - Hotel Business - 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 (#5 in U.S. in Occupancy & #88 in Gross Annual Revenue), 2007 (#80), 2008 (#86)
Top Third Party Management Companies - Hotel & Motel Management - 2008 (#70)
Top 100 Owners & Developers in U.S. - Hotel Business - 1999
Top Hotel Companies - Hotel & Motel Management - 2004, 2006 (#155), 2007 (#164)
Top Hotel Multiunit Owners & Developers - Hotel & Motel Management - 2007 (#73)
Atlanta's A+ Employer (Best Places to Work) - Atlanta Business Chronicle - 2002, 2005 (#5), 2006 (#8)
Who's Who in Hospitality - Atlanta Business Chronicle
     Fred Cerrone, President - 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Best Practice Award for Sabbatical Program - American Express and the American Hotel Foundation (from a survey by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration)