AWARDS & ACCOLADES

2011

Columbia Hospitality Recognized as a Washington's Best Workplace, 2007-2011

For the fifth consecutive year, Columbia Hospitality has earned recognition by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the best places to work in Washington.

100 Best Companies to Work For

Columbia Hospitality was named a 2011 Best Company to Work For in Washington. Seattle Business magazine recognizes 100 companies in the state for their commitment to creating a positive work environment for employees, and for setting the standard for leadership in the community.

2010

NWJobs.com People's Pick - Favorite Hospitality Company

Columbia Hospitality was chosen the Favorite Hospitality Company in the 2010 NWJobs.com People's Pick contest. Chosen by the Puget Sound-area public, winners and finalists are recognized for setting the bar for positive workplace culture in the Northwest.

Columbia Hospitality Recognized as a Washington's Best Workplace, 2007-2010

For four consecutive years, Columbia Hospitality has earned recognition by the Puget Sound Business Journal as one of the best places to work in 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010.

100 Best Companies to Work For

Columbia Hospitality was named a 2010 Best Company to Work For in Washington. Seattle Business magazine recognizes 100 companies in the state for their commitment to creating a positive work environment for employees, and for setting the standard for leadership in the community.

2009

Columbia Operates Three Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Hotels

Columbia Hospitality, Inc. operates three properties chosen top hotels and resorts in the U.S. by the readers of Condé Nast Traveler. Kenwood Inn and Spa in Sonoma County, CA earned top spot for Best Small Resort in the U.S. Salish Lodge & Spa, in Snoqualmie, WA, and The Inn at Langley, in Langley, WA on Whidbey Island, both ranked in the Top 100 Hotels in the U.S.

100 Best Companies to Work For

Columbia Hospitality was named a 2009 Best Company to Work For in Washington, recognized by Seattle Business magazine for setting the standard for leadership in creating a positive work environment for employees in the areas of benefits, information sharing and training programs and more.

NWJobs.com People’s Pick Finalist

Columbia Hospitality was chosen as a finalist for the NWJobs.com People’s Pick contest. Chosen by the Puget Sound-area public, winners and finalists are recognized for setting the bar for positive workplace culture in the Northwest.

2008

Columbia Earns Best Companies to Work For Second Year in a Row

Columbia Hospitality has been named by Washington CEO Magazine as one of Washington’s Best 100 Companies to Work for in 2008.

2007

Washington CEO’s Best Companies to Work For 2007

Columbia Hospitality was listed as one of Washington CEO’s Best Companies to Work for 2007, earning a total score of 79.09.

2006
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award Recipient, 2006

John Oppenheimer, president and CEO, received the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2006 Award in the services category in the Pacific Northwest region.

Top Independent, Third-Party Management Companies, 2006

Columbia Hospitality is listed by Hotel & Motel Management as one of the top management companies of its kind in the industry.

100 Fastest Growing Companies in Washington, 2006

Columbia Hospitality has been named to the Puget Sound Business Journal's list of fastest growing private companies in Washington State for the fourth time in six years.