Awards and Accolades
2015
- 2015 Family Vacation Critic Favorite
- Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award - "Fire Driven Passion"
- Best New Family Hotels of 2015 by Family Vacation Critic
- Connectors Choice Award from Cleveland Business Connects
2014
- 2014 Family Vacation Critic Favorite Hotels
- 2014 Best of MidAmerica Award from Meetings Focus
- Fodor's Travel 10 Best Waterparks in the U.S.
- Awarded the Top 50 Hot Properties from Clean the World for contributing 14,383 pounds of soap and bottled amenities
- 10 Amazing Indoor Water Parks Around the World from The Weather Channel
- World's Coolest Indoor Waterparks from Condé Nast Traveler
- Silver Star of 2014 from Smart Meetings
- Top 25 Hotels for Families Travelers' Choice for both properties from TripAdvisor
- Best Spa, Waterpark & Family Fun from Funcoast
- Best Wisconsin Dells Waterpark for Chicago Families from Chicago Parent
- 2014 Gold Key Award by the subscribers from Meetings & Conventions
- Committed to Opportunity Award from Opportunities for Ohioans with Disabilities
2013
- Best Private Waterpark Resort from Aquatics International
- Best of Weddings from TheKnot
- Best Place for Family Fun by Funcoast
- Top 10 Family Resorts from Family Fun Travel Awards
- Best Wisconsin Convention Center & Waterpark from Wisconsin Hotel & Lodging Association
- Best Family Resort from Parents.com
- Certificate of Excellence from TripAdvisor
- Pinnacle Award Winner from Successful Meetings
- 50 Best Meeting Properties in Mid-America from Meetings Focus
- Best Poster from the Wave Review Awards
- Best TV Commercial from the Wave Review Awards
- 2013 Gold Key Award by the subscribers from Meetings & Conventions
2012
- Recognition for Excellence from Meetings Focus
- Honoring of Convention Center Expansion from Ohio Senate
- Corporate Destination of the Year from CBC Magazine
- Best Social Media Campaign 250,000+ Annual Attendance from the Wave Review Awards
- Medical Meetings Merit & Distinction Award from MeetingsNet.com
- Inner Circle Awards from MeetingsNet.com
- Gold Key Award from Meetings & Conventions
- Recognition for Excellence From Meetings Focus
2011
- Best Destination from CBC Magazine
- Citation of Excellence for Social Media Campaign from Ripple Effect
- Citation of Excellence for Website from Ripple Effect
- Platinum Choice Award Winner from Smart Meetings
- Certificate of Appreciation from the Duck Derby
- Appreciation Award from Swim for Diabetes
- Platinum Choice Award Winner from Smart Meetings
- Presidents Award from Wisconsin Realitors Association
- Recognition for Excellence from Meetings Focus
- Best Conference Center from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Favorite Hotel for Business Meetings & Travel from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Exceptional Support of 8th Battalion, Army Reserve Careers Division
- Best Website 250,000+ Annual Attendance from the Wave Review Award
2010
- Social Networking Campaign from Ohio Magazine
- Business of the year from Erie County Chamber of Commerce
- Recognition for Excellence from Meetings Focus
- Print Advertisement Award from Ohio Magazine
- Partnership in Education from Phi Delta Kappa
- Best Indoor Waterpark from Daily Herald
2009
- Citation of Excellence for Promotional Video from Ohio Magazine
- Best Destination from CBC Magazine
- Citation of Excellence for Marketing Campaign from Ohio Magazine
- Website Award from Ohio Magazine
- Best Conference Center from Wisconsin Meetings
- Best Conference Center from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Best Hotel for Business Meetings & Travel from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Recognition for Excellence from Meetings Media
- Outstanding Customer Service from Army Reserve Career Division Region 8
- Best Website 250,000+ Annual Attendance from the Wave Review Award
2008
- Best Destination from CBC Magazine
- Best Hotel for Business Meetings from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Outstanding Meeting Facility Providing Excellence in Service from Meetings Media
- Best Conference Center from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Best Hotel for Business Travel from Corporate Report Wisconsin
- Outstanding Customer Service from Army Reserve Career Division Region 8
2007
- Outstanding Meeting Facility Providing Excellence in Service from Meetings Media
2006
- Ongoing Support of the 347th Rectruiting Squadron from the Air Force Recruiting
- Recognition Award from Wisconsin Partners for Clean Air
- Gold Sponsor from Easter Seals Golf Outing
2005
- Salute to America's Armed Forces from the Ohio Air National Guard
- Outstanding Meeting Facility Providing Excellence in Service from Meetings Media
- Best Hotel for Business Meetings from the Best of Wisconsin Business Award
2002
- Certificate of Appreciation from Make-A-Wish Foundation
2001
- Outstanding Service from Naval Reserve Recruiting Command