Awards and AccoladesStellar athletes receive medals. Stellar businesses receive industry accolades. Our accomplishments reflect our dedication to excellence, passion, integrity, and commitment.
Training Awards Marriott Connect.U Trainer of the Year Ken Ramsey - 2008 Marriott Connect.U Brand Champion Ken Ramsey - 2008 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)
Hotelier of the Year Lolandera Spratling - 2004 (Fairfield Inn - Kennesaw) 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 Partnership Circle Award Hotel Equities - 2006, 2009 Marriott Magic Management Company Hotel Equities - 2003 |
