Stellar athletes receive medals. Stellar businesses receive industry accolades. Our accomplishments reflect our dedication to excellence, passion, integrity, and commitment.
Hotelier of the Year
Fred Cerrone – 2009
Marriott Partnership Circle Award
Hotel Equities – 2006, 2009
Hilton Lighthouse Award
Hampton Inn – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2003
Marriott General Manager of the Year
Jeff Shockley – 1998 (Fairfield Inn – Atlanta/Perimeter Center)
Warren Schatzle – 2003 (TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw)
Matt Crall – 2004 (SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia)
Matt Crall – 2005 (SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia)
Jeff Shockley – 2006 (Fairfield Inn & Suites – Atlanta/Buckhead)
Brooke Stall – 2006 (TownePlace Suites – Alpharetta)
Salvatore Capriola – 2007 (Fairfield Inn & Suites – Atlanta/Perimeter Center)
Drew Salapka – 2007 (TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw)
Brooke Stall – 2009 (TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw)
Marriott Associate of the Year
Lolandera Spratling – 2004 (Fairfield Inn – Kennesaw)
Chris Ahrendt – 2006 (TownePlace Suites – Alpharetta)
Richard (Rick) Shockley – 2007 (Fairfield Inn & Suites – Atlanta/Perimeter Center)
Marriott Diamond General Manager of the Year
Matt Crall – 2003 (SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia)
Matt Crall – 2004 (SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia)
Drew Salapka – 2005 (TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw)
Cailin Riddell – 2007 (SpringHill Suites – Kennesaw)
Marriott Magic General Manager of the Year
Richard Welch – 2003 (Fairfield Inn – Charlotte I-77 North)
Salvatore Capriola – 2007 (Fairfield Inn & Suites – Atlanta/Perimeter Center)
Marriott Platinum Circle Award
Fairfield Inn – Charlotte I-77 North – 2003
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2003
Marriott Chairman’s Award
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2003
Marriott Hotel of the Year
TownePlace Suites – Alpharetta – 2003
Marriott Diamond Hotel
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2004
Marriott Gold Circle Hotel
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2004
Marriott Brand Excellence Award
TownePlace Suites – 2002
Marriott Opening Hotel of the Year
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2001
Courtyard by Marriott – Buford/Mall of Georgia 2009
Marriott Magic Management Company
Hotel Equities – 2003
Marriott Construction Excellence Award
Fairfield Inn – Charlotte I-77 North – 2000
Marriott Best Opening Hotel Sales Ramp Up Award
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2002
Marriott Top Operations Hotel
Fairfield Inn – Lumberton – 2008
Marriott Elite Recognition
SpringHill Suites – Kennesaw – 2008
Marriott Share Shifter Award
Fairfield Inn – Lumberton – 2007
Marriott Top Fundraiser for TownePlace Suites for Children’s Miracle Network
TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw – 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
Training Awards
Marriott Connect.U Trainer of the Year
Ken Ramsey – 2008
Marriott Connect.U Training Hotel of the Year
Fairfield Inn & Suites Atlanta/Perimeter Center – 2007
Marriott Connect.U Brand Champion
Ken Ramsey – 2008
Salvatore Capriola – 2007
Marriott Connect.U Technology Award
Ken Ramsey, Facilitator & Trainer – 2006
SpringHill Suites – Buford/Mall of Georgia – 2006
TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw – 2006
Marriott Connect.U Spirit to Serve
Drew Salapka – 2006 (TownePlace Suites – Kennesaw)
Recognition
Top Owners & Operators
Lodging Hospitality – 2010
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), 2009 (#78), 2010 (#75)
Top 116/104 Independent Third-Party Management Companies
Hotel & Motel Management - 2009 (#52) / Hotel & Motel Management – 2010 (#39)
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), 2008 (#127), 2009 (#96 in U.S.)
Top Hotel Multi-Unit 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, 2009
Best Practice Award for Sabbatical Program
American Express and the American Hotel Foundation – 2000
(from a survey by the Cornell University School of Hotel Administration)
