Outdoor Hospitality Industry Names 2026 Award Winners
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry announced its 2026 Awards of Excellence, recognizing parks across multiple size categories.
Updated on Nov. 10, 2026 in Camping
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI) announced its 2026 Awards of Excellence winners, including five Park Innovator of the Year honorees across corporate and independent park categories. Cyndy Zbierski also received the Stan Martin Memorial Award.
Why it matters
The awards highlight parks recognized for innovation in the outdoor hospitality sector, which serves campers and RV travelers across the United States. The winners span Ohio, Texas, Utah and South Carolina, reflecting the national reach of the industry.
OHI named five Park Innovator of the Year winners, one per size category, from 1-100 sites to 500-plus sites. The announcement does not describe the specific criteria or innovations behind each honor.
The players
Outdoor Hospitality Industry (OHI)
The Outdoor Hospitality Industry is an organization that represents campgrounds and RV parks and presents annual awards recognizing industry excellence.
Cyndy Zbierski
Cyndy Zbierski is an industry figure who received the Stan Martin Memorial Award in 2026.
The details
Jellystone Park Clay's Resort in North Lawrence, Ohio won in the Corporate Mega category, while Quilly's Magnolia RV Park, El Campo Lost Lagoon RV Resort, Jellystone Park Zion and Lakewood Camping Resort won in the independent small, medium, large and mega categories. Cyndy Zbierski received the Stan Martin Memorial Award.
Timeline
November 10, 2026: OHI announced the 2026 Awards of Excellence winners.
Industry Recognition
The 2026 Awards of Excellence continue the annual OHI program that honors park operators for innovation and service. The recognition spans corporate and independent parks of every size tier, from small family-run sites to large resort campgrounds.
Campers planning trips can look to award-winning parks as examples of well-run destinations across the country. Checking park websites for amenities and booking policies before traveling can help set accurate expectations.
The takeaway
Recognized parks show how innovation and service set campgrounds apart at every size. Travelers who value well-managed facilities can use these honors as a starting point when choosing where to stay.
Further reading
Explore more on camping and the outdoor travel trends shaping the industry.
More information
Learn more about the honorees and the program on the OHI Awards of Excellence page.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry.
