Travel Advisors, Brands Win Big at AAA Travel's Partner of the Year Awards

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Sarah Kuta
by Sarah Kuta
Last updated: 1:35 PM ET, Wed October 30, 2024

AAA Travel is honoring leaders in the travel industry with its 2024 Partner of the Year Awards.

Unveiled at its annual conference in Oceanside, California, the awards are given to partners who are committed to providing AAA travel agents and members with “exemplary travel services,” according to AAA Travel.

“At AAA, we make dreams come true, but we don’t do it alone,” says Stacey Barber, vice president of AAA Travel. “We are honored to work with the most trusted and prestigious travel brands that offer exceptional value to our members. With these awards, we recognize this group of industry leaders and our top AAA travel agents and say thank you for their tireless work and commitment to excellence.” 

Below, find a list of all of this year’s winners.

AAA Travel Partner of the Year Award Winners 2024 

River Cruise: AmaWaterways  

Ocean Cruise: Celebrity Cruises

Lodging: Hilton  

Escorted Tour: AAA Member Choice Vacations  

Independent Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

AAA Travel Best in Class Award Winners 2024   

Best in Marketing  

Cruise: AmaWaterways  

Lodging: Hyatt  

Tour: Trafalgar

Best in Member Support  

Cruise: Royal Caribbean International

Lodging: Marriott

Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

Best in Travel Agency Support  

Cruise: Celebrity Cruises  

Lodging: Hilton  

Tour: Pleasant Holidays  

AAA Travel Agents’ Choice Award Winner 2024  

Viking Ocean and River  

AAA Travel Sustainability Award Winner 2024   

The Travel Corporation 

AAA Travel Conference Superlative Award Winners 2024   

Highest Association Sales Volume Overall: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington 

Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington 

Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast 

Highest Allianz Sales: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Best in Class Award Winners 2024  

Highest Association Sales Volume Overall  

Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast  

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group 

Highest Association Revenue Produced Overall  

Mega/Large Club: Joanna Kuo, AAA Club Alliance 

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

CAA: Novella Troia, CAA Club Group 

Highest Association Preferred Cruise Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Hope Martin, The Auto Club Group  

Mid-Size Club: Valerie Rose, AAA Washington  

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Preferred Tour Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Danielle Allard, AAA Northeast  

Mid-Size Club : Mamie Cimato, AAA Western & Central New York 

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club 

Highest Association Allianz Sales  

Mega/Large Club: Rhonda Bartnikowski, Auto Club Enterprises                                

Mid-Size Club : Valerie Rose, AAA Washington 

Smaller Club: LeAnn Decker, AAA Hoosier Motor Club  


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