Sandestin Honored with 2024 ConventionSouth Readers’ Choice Award

Recognition Through Community Votes

Every year, ConventionSouth empowers its audience of meeting planners and event professionals to vote for standout destinations across the South that exemplify excellence in service, facilities, and innovation. This year, the selection process saw an unprecedented 7,200 participants, setting a new record for voter engagement. Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort’s recognition as a top destination in not only Northwest Florida, but the regional South, reflects its sustained commitment to exceptional quality and professionalism.

"We are truly honored to receive the ConventionSouth Readers' Choice Award once again," said Laurie Frank, Executive Director of Group Sales at Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort. "This recognition is a testament to our team’s commitment to creating exceptional meeting experiences and delivering top-tier service for our clients. We are grateful to all the meeting professionals who voted for us and to ConventionSouth for this distinction. We look forward to continuing to elevate Sandestin as a premier destination for unforgettable group events."

A Withstanding Legacy of Excellence

As a fifteen-time recipient of the Readers’ Choice Award since 2001, Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort is no stranger to the spotlight within the meetings and events industry. The resort’s evident commitment to quality service, flexible facilities, and guest satisfaction has resonated with event professionals year after year. This accomplishment will be highlighted in the December 2024 Awards Issue of ConventionSouth, a publication that has been an essential resource for event planners in the South for more than four decades. 

Looking Ahead

With this latest verdict from the ConventionSouth Readers Choice Award, Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort strongly reaffirms its role as a fountainhead in the Southern region's meetings and planned events landscape, trusted by planners and guests alike who prioritize seamless experiences, unbeatable locations, and world-class service. As Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort heads into another year, its devotion to showcasing the best of what the Emerald Coast has to offer in top tier, adaptable amenities and venues ensures it will continue to be a preferred choice for memorable gatherings. With lots more in store, 2025 is a year you will not want to miss at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort!