Mina Kim, a Doctoral Student in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, South Carolina was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Research Award on November 10th at the REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Seonjin Lee, a Doctoral Student in Hospitality and Tourism Management at the University of South Carolina, in Columbia, South Carolina was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Research Award on November 10th at the REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Lisa Jennings, Chief Experience Officer, from Wildly Different, Orlando, Florida was announced as the winner of the Fellowship Award on November 10th at REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Gary Bleil, Recreation Director, from Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa on Amelia Island, Florida was announced as the winner of the Howard Uibel Lifetime Achievement Award on November 10th at REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Belynda Tharpe, General Manager along with Joe Gerena, Lifestyle Director and Demetric Arnold, Lifestyle Coordinator from FirstService Residential / Trout Creek CDD in St. Augustine, Florida, were announced as winners of the Innovation Award on November 9th at the REC Net Award Luncheon.

Grant, a graduate of Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania and a member of the Recreation Experience Community Network (REC Net), was announced as the recipient of the Outstanding Student Award on November 9 at the REC Net Awards Luncheon. This award recognizes an outstanding REC Net student or intern who has worked to make a positive contribution to the Association, their property, or their university.

Kevin Noonan and Jake Spartz of Majestic Circus out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida were announced as winners of the Outstanding Vendor Award on November 9th at REC Net’s Award Luncheon. This award recognizes an outstanding REC Net vendor who supports the association by being committed to providing REC Net members excellent customer service and quality products.

Arica Haro, Specialized Memory Maker at Asheville Plays! In Asheville, North Carolina, was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Programming – Large Scale Award on November 10th at the REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Tracye Seales, Group Recreation Sales Manager at Omni Amelia Island Resort and Spa in Amelia Island, Florida was announced as the winner of the Newcomer Award on November 9th at the REC Net Award Luncheon and also received the Excellence in Programming (Medium Scale) Award on November 10th at the REC Net Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Bailey Wall, Pool and Beach Experience Program Manager at Omni Amelia Island Resort in Amelia Island, Florida, was announced as the winner of the Excellence in Programming (Ongoing Programming) Award on 10th at the REC Net’s Andy Holdnak Award Gala.

Paul Shockley, Youth Program Manager at Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Virginia, was announced as the recipient of both the Debbie Regnone Service Award and the Excellence in Programming (Small Scale) Award during REC Net’s Award Luncheon and Andy Holdnak Award Gala on November 9th and 10th.

Aaliyah Bell of Slippery Rock University, Jordan Gould and Cassie Sessler of Florida State University, and Carly Mott of Georgia Southern University each earned a Student Scholarship for the National Conference of the Recreation Experience Community Network.

Dr. Jieun Song, faculty at Florida State University was announced as the winner of the Outstanding Professor Award on November 9th at the annual REC Net Award Luncheon. This award recognizes commitment to and excellence in the delivery of education for the recreation industry profession.