Key Features of the
Distinguished Clubs Award Program
Merit-Based Awarding
Distinguished Clubs is the only merit-based award program for private clubs, where awarding is determined by an impartial formulaic assessment, rather than a mere peer-based vote of industry insiders.
In-Person, Onsite Surveys
Onsite survey visits conducted by highly-qualified Distinguished Clubs professionals ensure in-person verification of essential assessment criteria.
Member Experience as a Measured Criteria
Only Distinguished Clubs uses measured Member Experience as a foundational criterion in its awarding determinations.
Recognition for Clubs and Club Management
Not only are private clubs awarded, Distinguished Clubs also recognizes club department leaders for their contributions towards this achievement.
The Hallmark of Excellence
Distinguished Club status is the preeminent standard-bearing distinction of excellence in the private club industry.
Elite Peer Group
Distinguished Club recognition grants club stake holders inclusion in and access to an elite group of the most well-regarded leaders in the private club industry.