AWARD/RECOGNITION
| PRESENTER | YEAR |
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| #1 Kid Friendly, #1 for Service, and #1 OVERALL in the Eastern U.S. and Canada! Smugglers' also received top 10 ranking among Eastern resorts in the categories of lodging, snow quality, character/ambiance, dining/après sport, grooming, terrain variety, and terrain challenge. Read more | SKI Magazine 2018 Resort Guide Reader Survey | 2017 |
| The Most Family Friendly Resort in the East! | OnTheSnow 2016 Visitors' Choice Awards | 2016 |
| #1 Kid-Friendly Resort in the Eastern US & Canada; top 5 rankings in the East for overall satisfaction, value, lodging, service, terrain variety & challenge, and scenery! | SKI Magazine 2017 Resort Guide Reader Survey | 2016 |
| Macaroni Kid Gold Daisy Award- Best Children's Ski/Ride School | Macaroni Kid Family Travel | 2016 |
| Certificate of Excellence | Trip Advisor | 2016 |
| #1 Kid-Friendly Resort in the Eastern US & Canada; top 10 rankings in the East for overall satisfaction, value, lodging, service, terrain variety & challenge, grooming, off hill activities, terrain parks & more | SKI Magazine 2016 Resort Guide Reader Survey | 2015 |
| Ten Best Family Ski Resorts | Family Vacation Critic | 2015 |
| #1 Choice Award for Best Family Resort | Grand Magazine | 2015 |
| Top 5 winner for Summer Resorts for Families | Boston Parents Paper Family Favorite Awards | 2015 |
| Readers' Choice Top 10 Winner - Best Family Resorts | USA Today | 2015 |
| Certificate of Excellence | Trip Advisor | 2015 |
| Green Mountain Awards for Environmental Excellence - Green Up Program | Vermont Ski Areas Association | 2015 |
| Best Ski Resort for Families with School-Aged Kids | Trekaroo | 2014 |
| RCI Gold Crown Resort (since 1993) | Resort Condominiums International | 2014 |
| #1 Kid-Friendly Resort in the East & #1 Overall Resort in the Eastern U.S.; top 10 rankings in the East for value, lodging, terrain variety & challenge, off hill activities, scenery & sustainability | SKI Magazine 2015 Resort Guide Reader Survey | 2014 |
| #1 Overall Resort & #1 for Family Vacations (for the 15th year) - Eastern U.S. and Canada. Top ten rankings for overall satisfaction, service, value, lodging, snow, terrain variety & challenge, terrain parks, off-hill activities, scenery, weather, character & digital presence | SKI Magazine 2014 Resort Guide Reader Survey | 2013 |
| Certificate of Excellence | Trip Advisor | 2013 |
| Green Mountain Award for Environmental Excellence - Green Up Program | Vermont Ski Areas Association | 2013 |
| Best of New England - Editors' Choice (mountain swimming pool category) | Yankee Magazine | 2013 |
| Top 10 Family Resorts | FamilyFun Magazine Travel Awards | 2013 |
| Best Mountain for Kids - Black Diamond of Excellence Awards | Vermont Sports Magazine Reader Survey | 2013 |
| #1 for Family Programs (for 14th year!), top ski resort in Vermont and #3 in the East! Top ten rankings for value, overall satisfaction, off hill activities, snow, grooming, terrain variety & challenge, weather, scenery and character. | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2012 |
| Ten Best Family Ski Resorts | Family Vacation Critic | 2012 |
| #1 for Family Programs (13th year!) and #3 overall in the East. Top ten rankings for overall satisfaction, value, service, lodging, snow, terrain variety and challenge, weather, off hill activities, character and digital presence. | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2011 |
| Top 20 Family Ski Destinations | www.familyskihub.com | 2010 |
| #1 for Family Programs (for 12th year!), top ten rankings for terrain variety & challenge, value, service, lodging, off-hill activities, scenery and overall satisfaction | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2010 |
| Fodor's Choice 2010 Recipient | Fodor's Travel | 2010 |
| Top Ten Resorts for Teens | 2010 |
| #1 for Family Programs in the East, #1 for Overall Satisfaction and Lodging in the Eastern United States, and #1 for Service in Vermont! | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2009 |
| Top 20 Family Ski Destinations | www.familyskihub.com | 2009 |
| #1 Resort for Family Programs in North America - 10th year! | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2008 |
| Best Ski Area in Vermont | Seven Days Weekly Newspaper, Readers' Pick | 2008 |
| Visitors' Choice Award: Most Family Friendly Northeastern Resort | 2008 |
| Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence - Carbon Footprint Reduction | Governor James Douglas | 2008 |
| Top Country Resort in Annual "Top Ten Getaways for Tiny Travelers" Awards | Family Travel Forum | 2007 |
| #1 Resort for Family Programs in North America - 9th year! | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2007 |
| Fodor's Choice 2006 Recipient | Fodor's Travel | 2006 |
| Environmental Leader Designation | Agency for Natural Resources | 2006 |
| Top Ten Resorts in East | Skiing Magazine | 2006 |
| #1 Resort for Family Programs in North America - 8th year! | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2006 |
| #1 Resort Overall in the Eastern US, #1 for Service and Lodging | SKI Magazine Reader Survey | 2006 |
| Top Ten Eco-Ski Resorts | Plenty Magazine | 2005 |
| Best in the East for Families | North American Snowsports Journalists Association | 2004 |
| #1 Resort for Family Programs in North America | SKI Magazine | 2003 |
Top Snow Resort for Families
Annual "Top Ten Getaways for
Tiny Travelers" Awards | Family Travel Forum | 2003 |
| Children's Ski School of the Year | The Good Skiing and Snowboarding Guide, UK | 2003 |
| Silver Eagle Award for Environmental Excellence in Water Conservation | SKI Magazine | 2003 |
| Readers' Choice Award | Burlington Free Press | 2003 |
| Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence - Energy and Water Conservation | Governor James Douglas | 2003 |
| #1 Resort for Family Programs in North America | SKI Magazine | 2002 |
| "Best of the Best" Environmental Award | Efficiency Vermont | 2002 |
| #1 Family Resort in the Northeast | FamilyFun | 2002 |
#1 Resort for Family Programs in
North America | SKI Magazine | 2001 |
#1 Family Resort in the Northeast
| FamilyFun | 2001 |
| Reader's Choice Award | Burlington Free Press | 2001 |
| Environmental Partner Designation | Agency for Natural Resources | 2001 |
Community Excellence Award to
Peter Ingvoldstad,
Snow Sport University Director | Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce | 2000 |
| #1 Resort in North America for Family Programs | SKI Magazine | 2000 |
| #1 Family Resort in the Northeast | FamilyFun | 2000 |
| Family Resort of the Year in North America | The Good Skiing and Snowboarding Guide 2000, U.K. | 2000 |
| #1 Resort in North America for Family Reunions | Family Tree Magazine | 2000 |
| Reader's Choice Award | Burlington Free Press | 2000 |
| Local Community Business Award for 1999 | VT Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services & Foster Parent Association | March 1999 |
| Best Family Area | Vermont Magazine | Feb. 1999 |
| #1 Family Resort in North America | SKI Magazine | 1999 |
#1 Ski Resort in New England
and #2 in the Northeast | Condé Nast Traveler
(Readers' Poll) | 1998 |
| Governor's Award for Environmental Excellence - Pollution Prevention | Governor Howard Dean | 1998 |
#1 Ski resort in the East
Top 10 in North America
#1 in the East for Customer Service
#1 for Children's Programs in North America
#1 Ski School in North America
Top Reservationists | Mountain Sports & Living
(formerly Snow Country) | Sept. 1998 |
| Reader's Choice Award | Burlington Free Press | 1998 |
| Eastern Division Outstanding Alpine Ski Patrol of the Year Award | National Ski Patrol | Sept. 1998 |
| Caddy Brooks Award for Business Acumen And Community Volunteerism | Lamoille Economic Development Council | Sept. 1998 |
Deane C. Davis
Outstanding Vermont Business
of the Year Award | Vermont Chamber of Commerce | May 1998 |
| Family Friendly Travel Award | Family Fun | April 1998 |
| Great Family Resorts | Parents Magazine | April 1998 |
| Best Ski Areas for Families | Boston Magazine | Jan. 1998 |
| Best Family Resorts | SKI Magazine | Jan. 1998 |
| Best Family Ski Resort | Family Travel Network(AOL) | Dec. 1997 |
| Best Ski Resort for Families | Travel & Leisure | Dec. 1997 |
| The Best Place for Women with Children | Skiing for Women | Winter 1997 |
| #1 for Family Programs | SKI Magazine | Oct. 1997 |
| #1 in North America for Ski School | Snow Country | Sept. 1997 |
| #1 in North America for Children's Programs | Snow Country | Sept. 1997 |
| #1 in North America for Lodging | Snow Country | Sept. 1997 |
| #1 in North America for Family | Snow Country | Sept. 1997 |
| Readers' Poll | Snow Country | Sept. 1995 |
National Ski Area Design Awards
Honorable Mention for Mogul Mouse's
Magic Lift and Magic Learning Trail | Snow Country | Sept. 1995 |
| Readers' Poll | Snow Country | Sept. 1994 |
| Readers' Poll | Snow Country | Sept. 1993 |
| Overall Excellence in Community Service and Commission Project Design for Recycling and Composting Project | Lamoille County Planning | June 1993 |
| 30 Favorite Family Resorts | Better Homes & Gardens | May 1993 |
Premiere Property Award
(Resort and Commercial Recreation Association) | RCRA | 1992 |
| Environmental Action Certificate for Recycling | Lamoille Regional Solid Waste Management | 1991 |
| 50 Favorite Family Resorts | Better Homes & Gardens | May 1990 |
| Family Resorts of the Year Award | Family Circle Readers | Nat'l 1991/92
Reg'l 1990 |
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