ORLANDO, Fla., June 27, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott
Vacations Worldwide (NYSE: VAC) 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
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- 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
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- Innovation of the Year – Leadership Innovation
- Customer Service Department of the Year – Marriott Vacation
Club Owner Services
About Marriott Vacations Worldwide
Corporation
Marriott Vacations Worldwide Corporation is a
leading global pure-play vacation ownership company, offering a
diverse portfolio of quality products, programs and management
expertise with over 60 resorts. Its brands include Marriott
Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Destination Club and Grand
Residences by Marriott. Since entering the industry in 1984 as part
of Marriott International, Inc., the company earned its position as
a leader and innovator in vacation ownership products. The company
preserves high standards of excellence in serving its customers,
investors and associates while maintaining a long-term relationship
with Marriott International. For more information, please visit
www.marriottvacationsworldwide.com. Follow us on Twitter at
www.twitter.com/MarriottVAC and find us on Facebook at
www.facebook.com/MarriottVacationsWorldwide.
About the Stevie Awards
Stevie Awards are conferred in
seven programs: the Asia-Pacific Stevie Awards, the German Stevie
Awards, The American Business Awards, The International Business
Awards, the Stevie Awards for Great Employers, the Stevie Awards
for Women in Business and the Stevie Awards for Sales &
Customer Service. Stevie Awards competitions receive more than
10,000 entries each year from organizations in more than 60
nations. Honoring organizations of all types and sizes and the
people behind them, the Stevies recognize outstanding performances
in the workplace worldwide. Learn more about the Stevie Awards at
www.StevieAwards.com.
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