Camp-Resort
Of The Year: Luray, Virginia
Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy the natural beauty of Shenandoah Valley! This campground is found at the base of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, just 5 miles from Luray Caverns and the central entrance to Shenandoah National Park.
Pictured l to r, front row:Jennifer Brubaker, Nancy Rust and Angela Hilliard; back row, John Rust Jr., Boo Boo™, John Rust, Yogi Bear and Carol Rust
At Jellystone Park™ in Luray, you'll find all the amenities that make a great family vacation. From a 400 foot waterslide to laser tag, a jumping pillow and lake for fishing and paddle boats, you'll never hear the kid's say, "I'm bored!" The Camp-Resort welcomes RV and tent campers to wooded sites. They also have 50 cabins for those who prefer the comforts of home.
The park is owned by the Rust family, who take great pride in providing excellent customer service and a premier facility. They are consistently honored for high inspection scores, having been named Camp-Resort of the Year in 2001 as well as receiving numerous other awards since joining the Jellystone Park franchise in 1991.
We congratulate Luray Jellystone Park on their acheivement!
Jellystone
Parks Honored For Camping Excellence
Each
year during our franchise annual convention, Leisure Systems, Inc (LSI)
recognizes those Camp Resorts and operators who have distinguished
themselves in certain areas of operations and facilities.
Listed below are those awards and an explanation of how
franchises qualify.
Excellence
Award:
Awarded to Camp-Resorts that rate 90% and higher on the
inspection of their facilities and operations by LSI inspectors.
Pinnacle
Club: Awarded to Camp-Resorts that rate 95% and
higher on the inspection of their facilities and operations
by LSI inspectors.
Special
Recognition Awards: Recipients have distinguished
themselves as leaders in particular award categories. The
categories are Facility Themeing, Landscaping, Store Design,
Comfort Station, Recreational Programming, Website Design,
Brochure Design, Rookie of the Year and Most Improved Inspection.
Outstanding Customer Service: Awarded to Camp-Resorts that score an 8.2 (out of 10) or higher on the annual customer satisfaction survey.
System
Achievement Awards
These are major awards presented
to those Camp-Resorts that have received the highest recognition
possible in specific park operations. They are listed below.
The
Carroll Award:
Named after prior Jellystone Park operators and field consultants, the recipient of this award achieved
the highest inspection rating of all Yogi Bear's Jellystone
Park™ Camp- Resorts.
Current Winner: Tabor City, North Carolina
Entrepreneur
of the Year: Camp-Resorts showing the strongest
growth in business over the prior year receive this award. Current Winners: Mill Run, Pennsylvania; Milton, Pennsylvania; Canyon Lake, Texas
Operator
of The Year: This award is presented to the individual
or individuals directly responsible for the day-to-day operation
of the Camp-Resort. It represents excellence in management,
improved inspection ratings, and growth in business. Current Winners: John Wagenhoffer - Emporia, Virginia; Bryant Management - Warrens, Wisconsin
Maple
Leaf Award: This award is presented to a Canadian
Franchisee for their commitment and dedication to the Jellystone
System.
Current Winner: Toronto, Ontario
Facility
of the Year: Recipients are Camp-Resorts that have
added new amenities/facilities to the operation. They have
also showed sustained improvements to the facilities.
Current Winner: Fremont, Indiana and Horn Lake, MS (Memphis area)
Jim
Webb Spirit Award: Named after an individual who
has played a major role in the success of the Yogi Bear's
Jellystone Park franchise system. This award is presented
to the franchisee who has embodied the same spirit, enthusiasm
and commitment to the Jellystone System that Mr. Webb has
displayed throughout his entire career.
Current Winner: The Coleman Family - Tabor City, North Carolina
Camp-Resort
of the Year: This is the highest honor that can
be awarded to a Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp-Resort. The
facility as well as its operators must exceed all Jellystone
standards of operation. The recipient must be ranked in
the Pinnacle Club, have shown a strong growth in business,
implemented sustained improvements to the facilities and
is viewed as a leader in the campground industry.
Current Winner: Luray, Virginia
Chairman's
Award: This
award is presented every 5 years to a franchisee who has
been the greatest influence on others within the Jellystone
Park Franchise System. This individual through their effort,
their deeds and their example-has demonstrated what it means
to be a true leader among their peers.
2009 Winner: Roger Barry - Fremont, Indiana
