The Good Sam Club, the world’s largest membership organization of RV owners, recently
announced its award winners for the Second Annual Welcome Mat Awards. The awards recognize
those businesses that accommodate RVs and offer good service by going out of their way to
recognize the needs of RVers. “This has turned out to be a good experience for the Good Sam
Club and for our Welcome Mat Award winners,” said Good Sam Club Executive Director Sue
Bray. “We’ve been able to help each other grow while providing some of the best service and
products to our members.” Winners of the 2003 Welcome Mat Awards include the following:
- Casino Riverside Resort Hotel & Casino – Laughlin, Nevada
- Craft Store: Michaels Stores
- Dinghy Vehicle: Saturn
- Fast Food: McDonald’s
- Fuel/Gas Station: Flying J
- Golf Course: Outdoor Resort Palm Springs
- Good Sam Park America’s Best Campground – Branson, Missouri
- Motor Oil: Pennzoil
- NASCAR Event: Daytona 500
- Outlet Mall: The Outlets at Castle Rock
- Pet Supply: PETsMART
- Propane Outlet: Flying J
- Province to Visit in an RV: British Columbia
- Restaurant: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
- RV Show: Florida RV Supershow
- Shopping Center: Wal-Mart
- State to Fish: Alaska
- State to Visit in an RV: Colorado
- Tourist Attraction: Walt Disney World – Orlando, Florida
- Tow Vehicle: Dodge Ram/DaimlerChrysler
