LBA Properties

Highlighted Awards

Community Service Award LBA Properties was presented the "Spirit To Serve Our Communities" Award at the 2006 select-service and extended-stay Owners Conference. The award recognizes the franchise company that best demonstrates and supports its and Marriott's values of community service through employee volunteerism, in-kind donations and overall "Spirit To Serve" initiatives.
Partnership Circle Award - Three Time Winner Marriott's HIGHEST AWARD given to a franchise company each year for adopting Marriott's culture and operational philosophy while achieving outstanding results. LBA was awarded the Partnership Circle Award for 2003, 2002 and 1997. LBA is one of three companies to earn this award more than once for CFRST brands.

Service Excellence Award TOP AWARD for multiple property owners for highest Guest Tracking Score average for the year. LBA received this award in 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2001,1999 and 1998 for Courtyard, 2005 for Residence Inn, 1999 for SpringHill Suites and 1996 Fairfield Inn.

Opening of the Year Award BEST new hotel opening for the year based on opening teams and franchise operations input for readiness of hotel for opening. LBA received this award in 1998 for Fairfield Inn Orange Park, FL; 1999 for SpringHill Suites Savannah, GA; 2000 for Fairfield Inn Tallahassee, FL, Courtyard Lakeland, FL, and 2002 Courtyard Valdosta, GA.

2006 Awards

Diamond Award
Courtyard in Pensacola, FL was awarded a Diamond Hotel award. This award is given to hotels that excel in Guest Satisfaction, Quality Assurance, and RevPar Index.

Gold Award - Courtyard
Courtyard in Tuscaloosa, AL was awarded the Gold award for outstanding Guest Satisfaction.

Gold Award - Residence Inn
Residence Inn in Lakeland, FL and Hunstville, AL were both awarded the Gold award for outstanding Guest Satisfaction.

Gold Award - Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn in Tuscaloosa, AL was awarded the Gold award for outstanding Overall Guest Satisfaction.

Silver Award
Residence Inn Columbus, GA was awarded the Silver Award for outstanding Guest Satisfaction.

Community Service Award - Residence Inn
Residence Inn Huntsville, AL was awarded the Community Service Award for their work through the LBA C.A.R.E.S. Program.

Community Service Award - Fairfield Inn
Fairfield Inn Huntsville, AL was awarded the Community Service Award for all Fairfield Inn's. Their work through Habitat for Humanity, Childrens Miracle Network and Toys for Tots put them on top for their brand.

Share Shifter Award
Fairfield Inn Pensacola, FL was awarded the Top Fairfield Inn Share Shifter Award given to the hotel for top RevPar index change from previous year.

Previous Awards

DATE	AWARD	RECIPIENT	DESCRIPTION
2005	Lighthouse Award	Dothan Hampton Inn & Suites	This award is based on guest surveys and is only awarded to the top five percent of the Hampton Inn brand. It incorporates all aspects of outstanding service, impeccable product and loyalty to the Hampton promise.
2005	Circle of Excellence Award	Dothan Hampton Inn & Suites	Top award for being in the top 10% of Hampton Inn properties based on customer satisfaction scores and quarterly inspections.
2005	Platinum Hotel Award	Albany Courtyard	Awarded to Courtyard hotels achieving 90% or higher for all four quarters in 2005.
2005	Gold Award	Residence Inn's in Columbus, GA and Lakeland, FL	Awarded to Residence Inn Hotels for excellence in Guest Satisfaction and Extended Stay Occupancy.
2005	Most improved GSS	Montgomery, AL SpringHill Suites	Most improved Overall Guest Satisfaction in the Central Region.
2005	Top Breakfast Award	Montgomery, AL SpringHill Suites
2003	Gold Award	Lakeland Residence Inn	Awarded to Residence Inn Hotels for excellence in Guest Satisfaction and Extended Stay Occupancy.
2003	Franchised Hotel of the Year Award	Lakeland Residence Inn	Top franchised hotel in the Southeast Region for Residence Inn based on guest tracking, extended stay occupancy, and overall operations recommended by Regional Manager.
2003	Gold Hotel Award	Lakeland Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving gold status for
2003	Silver Hotel Award	Huntsville Residence Inn	Awarded to Residence Inn hotels for excellence in Guest Satisfaction and Extended Stay Occupancy.
2003	Platinum Hotel Award	Valdosta Courtyard	Awarded to Courtyard hotels achieving 90% or higher for all four quarters in 2003
2003	Cleanliness of Room Award	Valdosta Courtyard	TOP 3 hotels on cleanliness of room for year end 2003.
2003	Overall Maintenance & Upkeep Award	Valdosta Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving top maintenance & upkeep scores for 2003.
2003	Least Problems Experienced Award	Valdosta Courtyard	Awarded to Courtyard Hotels for achieving 90% for least problems experienced.
2003	Loyalty Award	Valdosta Courtyard
2003	Children's Miracle Network Award	Orange Park Fairfield Inn
2003	Loyalty Builder Award	Orange Park Fairfield Inn
2003	Accor Hospitality Award	Red Roof Inn	Top 3 hotels on cleanliness of end 2003.
2002	Regional GM of the Year	Mary Rickert - CTA	Franchise GM of the Southeast Region based on guest surveys, associate opinion surveys, occupancy index, consumer affairs and regional input.
2002	President's Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2002.
2002	President's Award	Dothan Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2002.
2002	President's Award	Pensacola Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2002.
2002	Chairman's Award	Lakeland Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving above 90.0% for all four quarters of 2002.
2002	Court of Champions Award	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 2002.
2002	Cleanliness of Room Award	Lakeland Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving top cleanliness of room scores for 2002.
2002	Maintenance & Upkeep Award	Lakeland Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving top maintenance & upkeep scores for 2002.
2002	Quality Excellence Award	Crestview Holiday Inn	Awarded to those hotels achieving above 85 in guest satisfaction scores.
2002	Franchise Hotel of the Year	Red Roof Inn Savannah/Pooler	Highest ACCOR Quality Award. Based on Guest Service response for 2002.
2001	Presidents Award	Dothan Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2001.
2001	Presidents Award	Pensacola Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2001.
2001	Court of Champions	Huntsville Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 2001.
2001	Court of Champions	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 2001.
2001	Court of Champions	Tallahassee Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 2001.
2001	Court of Champions	Temple Terrace Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 2001.
2001	Regional GM of Year	Derek Robertson, FFI Orange Park	Franchise GM of the southeast region based on guest surveys, associate opinion surveys, occupancy index, consumer affairs, and Regional Manager input.
2001	Best Value Award	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of the top Fairfield Inns with the best value for 2001.
2001	Chairman's Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of nine awards given to all Courtyards in the system for highest guest tracking scores.
2001	Chairman's Award	Lakeland Courtyard	One of nine awards given to all Courtyards in the system for highest guest tracking scores.
2001	Franchise Quality Award	Red Roof Inn Savannah/Pooler	Awarded to Red Roof Inn hotels with excellent ratings in Quality Assurance visits.
2000	Franchised Hotel of the Year Award	Orange Park Fairfield Inn	Top franchised hotel in the entire Fairfield Inn System based on guest Tracking and overall operations and recommended by Regional Manager
2000	Fairfield Inn Opening of the Year Award	Tallahassee Fairfield Inn	BEST new hotel opening of the year for Fairfield Inn based on Marriott opening team and franchise operations input for readiness of hotel opening.
2000	Courtyard Opening of the Year Award	Lakeland Courtyard	BEST new hotel opening of the year for Courtyard based on Marriott opening team and franchise operations input for readiness of hotel opening.
2000	Sparklers Award	Huntsville Fairfield Inn	One of top five Fairfield Inns for room cleanliness score for 2000.
2000	Highest Value Award	Huntsville Fairfield Inn	One of top five Fairfield Inns with the best value for 2000.
2000	Court of Champions	Huntsville Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 2000.
2000	Court of Champions	Orange Park Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 2000.
2000	Court of Champions	Temple Terrace Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inn for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 2000.
2000	Presidents Award	Dothan Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2000
2000	Presidents Award	Pensacola Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2000.
2000	Presidents Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85% and 89.9% for all four quarters of 2000.
2000	Breakfast is King	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of five awards given to all Courtyards for overall year end breakfast scores.
1999	Opening of the Year	Savannah Springhill Suites	BEST new hotel opening of the year for Springhill Suites based on Marriott opening team and franchise operations input for readiness of hotel opening.
1999	Presidents Award	Dothan Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving above 85% for three of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Presidents Award	Pensacola Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving above 85% for three of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Presidents Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving above 85% for three of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Green Splash Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	One of seven hotels that achieved a total guest score of 91% or above for three of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Top Guest Score Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	TOP 3 hotels with highest overall guest tracking scores for the year end 1999.
1999	Response Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	TOP 3 hotels to respond promptly to guest needs for year end 1999.
1999	Maintenance Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	TOP 3 hotels for overall maintenance and upkeep for year end 1999.
1999	Cleanliness Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	TOP 3 hotels on cleanliness of room for year end 1999.
1999	Attentiveness Award	Montgomery Springhill Suites	TOP 3 hotels on attentiveness of staff guest-score for year end 1999.
1999	Court of Champions	Orange Park Fairfield Inn	One of twenty nine awards given for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Court of Champions	Clearwater Fairfield Inn	One of twenty nine awards given for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Court of Champions	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of twenty nine awards given for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 1999.
1999	Pineapple Award	Orange Park Fairfield Inn	One of five awards to all Fairfield Inns for friendliness of staff and hospitality.
1999	Sparklers Award	Clearwater Fairfield Inn	One of five Fairfield Inns for room cleanliness score for 1999.
1999	Highest Value Award	Clearwater Fairfield Inn	One of top Fairfield Inns with the best value for 1999.
1999	RevPAR Award	Clearwater Fairfield Inn	One of the top five Fairfield Inns with the most improved RevPAR for 1999.
1999	Promise Program Award	Pensacola Fairfield Inn	One of the top six hotels that incurred the fewest number of guest complaints reported to Fairfield Guest Relations for 1999.
1998	Fairfield Inn Opening of the Year Award	Fairfield Inn Orange Park	BEST new hotel opening of the year for Fairfield Inn based on Marriott opening team and franchise operations input for readiness of hotel opening.
1998	Franchised Hotel of the Year Award	Dothan Courtyard	TOP franchised hotel in the entire Courtyard System based on guest Tracking and overall operations and recommended by Regional Manager.
1998	Franchised General Manager of the Year	Martha Colmar of the Dothan Courtyard	TOP franchised hotel General Manger based on guest surveys, associate opinion surveys, occupancy index and consumer affairs and Regional Manager input.
1998	Courtyard Hotel of the Year for North America	Dothan Courtyard	TOP hotel in Southeast region based on REVPAR growth, yield, index, guest tracking, and Regional Manager input.
1998	Chairman's Award	Pensacola Courtyard	One of nine awards given to all Courtyards in the system for highest guest tracking scores for the year of 90% or better for three out of four quarters.
1998	Chairman's Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of nine awards given to all Courtyards in the system for highest guest tracking scores for the year of 90% or better for three out of four quarters.
1998	Presidents Award	Dothan Courtyard	Awarded to those hotels achieving between 85 and 90.9% for al four quarters of 1998.
1998	Court of Champions	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of twenty nine awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters of 1998.
1998	Check-In Champion	Dothan Courtyard	One of ten awards given to all Courtyards for speed and efficiency of check-in for the year.
1998	Check-In Champion	Pensacola Courtyard	One of ten awards given to all Courtyards for speed and efficiency of check-in for the year.
1997	Chairman's Award	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of six awards given to all Courtyards in the system for highest guest tracking scores for the year of 90% or better for three out of four quarters.
1997	The Winner's Circle	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	ONLY property in the entire system to receive this award recognizing Guest Score of 95% or better for three out of four quarters of the year.
1997	Court of Champions	Pensacola Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 1997.
1997	Court of Champions	Birmingham Fairfield Inn	One of thirty awards given to all Fairfield Inns for achieving 91% or better in guest tracking in three out of four quarters in 1997.
1997	Check-In Champion	Dothan Courtyard	One of ten awards given to all Courtyards for speed and efficiency of check-in for the year.
1997	Check-In Champion	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of ten awards given to all Courtyards for speed and efficiency of check-in for the year.
1997	Pineapple Award	Birmingham Fairfield Inn	One of five awards to all Fairfield Inns for friendliness of staff and hospitality.
1997	Sparklers Award	Tuscaloosa Fairfield Inn	One of five awards given to all Fairfield Inns for overall property cleanliness. Tuscaloosa was NUMBER ONE.
1997	Breakfast is King	Tuscaloosa Courtyard	One of five awards given to all Courtyards for overall year end breakfast scores.