Taking Pride In Our HOspitality and Restaurant Awards In Virginia Beach
Our success depends on pleasing the thousands of guests, owners and diners we serve every year. We are grateful when our guests and peers recognize our associates for their exceptional performance with well-deserved awards and recognition. Below are a few of our most recent honors and achievements.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Leaders Award - 2015 Urban League of Hampton Roads
Awarded to CEO Bruce Thompson for improving the quality of life for others, exemplifying community service.ARDA ACE Award for Project of Excellence
Ocean Beach Club's newest addition, the Oceanaire Tower, earned the distinguished Project of Excellence Award at the 2013 ARDA World Convention. The international award is presented to the premier new resort that demonstrates excellence in architecture and amenities and benefits the local community.HONOR AWARD FOR HILTON GARDEN INN, LAGER HEADS, 34TH STREET STAGE
City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, 2014MERIT AWARD FOR THE CAVALIER HILL - "BEST MASTER PLANNED"
City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, 2014MERIT AWARD FOR GOLD KEY PHR CORPORATION HEADQUARTER - BEST Interior
Planning Commission Design Award Program, 2014
TOP 25 MEMBERSHIP PRODUCING COMPANIES WORLDWIDE
The Chairman's Club, 2013, 2014OFFICIAL TRUSTEE MEMBER
American Resort Development Association, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014POWER LIST
Inside Business Magazine, 2013
ROARING 20 FASTEST-GROWING COMPANIES
Inside Business Magazine, 2013DISTINGUISHED ENTREPRENEURIAL AWARD
Old Dominion University, 2013ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE
Inside Business Magazine, 2013
BEST OF 2013 HOTEL MANAGEMENT
Virginia Beach Award Program, 2013MERIT AWARD FOR 31 OCEAN - "BEST MASTER PLANNED"
Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real EstateHONOR AWARD FOR THE OCEANAIRE - CREATIVE INNOVATION IN STRATEGIC GROWTH AREAS"
Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate 1997, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2005-2012CORPORATE PARTNER
ALS Association, 2008MERIT AWARD FOR THE OCEAN BEACH CLUB - "OUTSTANDING MIXED USE DESIGN"
City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, 2007EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DESIGN AWARD - OCEAN BEACH CLUB TOWER
Hampton Roads Association for Commercial Real Estate, 2005
EXCELLENCE IN DEVELOPMENTAL DESIGN AWARD - OCEAN BEACH CLUB RETAIL
Hampton Roads Association for Real Estate, 2004
MERIT AWARD FOR THE HILTON
City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, 2004HONOR AWARD FOR THE BOARDWALK RESORT HOTEL AND VILLAS
City of Virginia Beach Planning Commission, 2002
Bruce Thompson Selected as 2012 First Citizen of Virginia Beach
The Virginia Beach Jaycees chose hotelier and civic leader Bruce Thompson as their 2012 Virginia Beach First Citizen
ARDA ACE Award for Outstanding Achievement
The American Resort Development Association (ARDA) recognized Gold Key Resorts with its coveted ACE award for outstanding community contributions for its work and dedication to the creation of JT's Grommet Island Park and for our contributions to stem cell research and ALS patient care.