Business Ownership
100% employee owned company (ESOP - Employee Stock Ownership Plan)

American Express Representative Travel Agency of the Year (2007)
the first recipient of this award presented by American Express Travel to The Travel Authority as the agency that best exemplifies industry and customer advocacy, business development and innovation, and whose contribution to the Network have advanced the status of the American Express Representative Network in the industry.

American Express Representative Excellence Award (2005-2007)
Established to recognize those Network members who achieve exceptional preferred suppler sales goals and growth and support the American Express brand by fulfilling their membership responsibilities.

Fast 50 Award
Presented by Business First newspaper.  Recognized as one of area’s fastest-growing private companies in 2006.

Southern Indiana Business of the Year Award 2005
Recognition as an outstanding business as awarded by One Southern Indiana (Chamber of Commerce).  Companies are evaluated on their overall business history, response to adversity, new opportunities created, and innovativeness of product/service.

The Good Guy Award
Presented by Business and Professional Women/River City chapter.  This recognition is presented to an individual who is deserving of the appreciation for their support of BPW/River City beyond that which might be expected in the promotion of equity for all women in the workplace through advocacy, education and research.

American Business Award
The Stevies - 2003 finalist for the best franchisee in the United States

Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics
Presented by the Better Business Bureau.  This award honors companies that adhere to the highest standards for ethical marketplace relationships.  Companies are evaluated for their commitment to ethical business practices in every aspect of their relationships with clients, vendors, the community and its employees.

Work/Life Alliance
A unique designation and earned recognition as a Family Friendly Company and Top 10 Leader in work/life balance as awarded by Greater Louisville, Inc. – The Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Golden Legacy Award
The first recipient of this award presented by Carlson Companies, Inc. to The Travel Authority as the franchisee who best exemplifies the highest quality standards embodied by the Carlson Companies.