BIG4 Holiday Parks recently celebrated the outstanding achievement and success of its 180 park group with the annual BIG4 Awards presented in Brisbane. The BIG4 Gala Awards are held each year to acknowledge Member Parks that have demonstrated outstanding achievement and success throughout the year with winners selected by a panel of BIG4 shareholders and board members.

Of the ten awards presented each year, the most prestigious park award is the BIG4 Supreme Award for Excellence, awarded to BIG4 Bellarine Holiday Park in Victoria for excellence in personal service, facilities, accommodation and tourism promotion.

The highest award available to individuals involved with BIG4 Holiday Parks is the BIG4 Life Membership Award which was awarded to Lorraine Golightly of BIG4 Beacon Resort in Victoria. The award recognises the exceptional accomplishments of those who have contributed to the success of the organisation and continue to support the positive performance of the BIG4 group overall.

BIG4 Holiday Parks CEO, Ray Schleibs, said that while all BIG4 parks continue to set industry benchmarks for quality service and facilities, the awards are about recognising the individuals and Member Parks that have gone above and beyond to provide the ultimate Aussie holiday experience.

“These parks have been recognised for their continued commitment to providing outstanding customer service and facility excellence. Each one has worked so hard to be the best of the best so we are very proud to honour them and have them as part of the BIG4 network,” said Ray.

The following awards were presented to parks with outstanding commitment to excellence across a range of criteria:

• Certificate of Appreciation: Ken Davis  - BIG4 Dandenong Tourist Park/BIG4 Frankston Holiday Park  & Jenine Drayton – BIG4 Cairns Crystal Cascades Holiday Park
• BIG4 Staff Recognition Award – Member Park: Hannah & Martin McGill – BIG4 Harrington Holiday Park
• BIG4 Staff Recognition Award – Central Office: Maree Fox George, Business Development Manager
• BIG4 Best Branded Park Award: BIG4 Bungalow Park
• BIG4 Rising Star Award: BIG4 Koala Shores Port Stephens Holiday Park
• BIG4 Most Improved Park Award: BIG4 Forest Glen Holiday Resort
• Alan & Gloria Rowett BIG4 Club Membership Award – Highest Sales National: BIG4 Adelaide Shores Caravan Park
• Alan & Gloria Rowett BIG4 Club Membership Award – Highest Weighted Sales National: BIG4 Toowoomba Garden City Holiday Park

Those wanting to enjoy the BIG4 experience for themselves can start their journey at BIG4.com.au to order a free 2012 BIG4 Holiday Guide and book their next holiday online.