Awards 2007

Here we go again!
Barona Valley Ranch sets the standard for service.

Some say awards are just a popularity contest. Well, yeah.

When players are the judges, being voted most popular is the greatest compliment we could receive. Readers of Casino Player, Strictly Slots and Southern California Gaming Guide have recognized Barona Valley Ranch Resort & Casino as outstanding in an incredible 71 categories, setting the standard for an exhilarating gaming experience.

The following is a listing of our recent 2007 Awards:

10News.com A-List Winner, Casino Category

Audubon International Certified Signature Sanctuary – Since 2002
Barona Creek Golf Club has been designated for its environmental sustainability practices.

California Restaurant Association – San Diego Chapter
Gold Medallion Awards:
Sage Café for Best Casino Restaurant
Ranch House Buffet for Best Casino Buffet

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
2007 National Clean Water Act Recognition Award – Barona Band of Mission Indians
Demonstrated creative and outstanding practices in the Small Advanced Plant category

Fairways & Greens
Barona Creek Golf Club: 14th Signature Resort Course in the country (5th in California)

Golf Digest
Barona Creek Golf Club – A top 5 casino course in the country (tied for 4th)

Golf Inc.
Most Admired Operators:  Sandy Clark, Barona Creek Golf Club Superintendent
“For leadership, ability to motivate and focus staff, and dedication to consistently providing the best possible customer experience”

Golfweek
#5 Best Courses You Can Play in California
#25 Best Resort Golf Courses (#3 in California after Pebble Beach Golf Links and Spyglass Hill Golf Course)

San Diego Union-Tribune
Tod Leonard – Sports Writer
In a column on 12.18.07:
“This is the last in our series featuring San Diego County's public golf courses. We played 57 courses in 22 months, leaving out only the courses in Borrego Springs, which will be covered in an upcoming separate package”…
Our rating: 10 out of 10…
Overview: My favorite course in the county…”

SANDAG
Diamond Award
The Diamond Awards are given to honor the San Diego region’s employers who actively participate in and promote commuter transportation alternatives and benefits to their employees.

Santé (A magazine for restaurant professionals)
The Culinary Hospitality Award in the Traditional category – Barona Oaks Steakhouse

Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Award of Distinction for Barona Oaks Steakhouse (3rd year in a row)

Casino Player – Readers’ Poll for “Best of Gaming”

1st Place Wins
Best Overall Hotel Casino Resort
Best Theme
Best Hotel Rooms
Best Hotel Suites
Best Casino Promotions
Best High Limit Slot Area
Most Innovative Slot Floor
Best Table Game Tournaments
Best Blackjack
Best Golf Course: Barona Valley Ranch Creek Golf Course
Best Steakhouse: Oaks Steakhouse

2nd Place Wins
Best Hotel
Best Rooms Packages
Best VIP Services
Best Valet Parking
Best Players Club
Best Poker Room
Best Poker Tournaments
Best Live Poker
Best Health Spa: Ambience Day Spa
Best Buffet: Ranch House Buffet
Best Chinese: Ho Wan

3rd Place Wins
Best Comps
Best Dealers
Best Casino
Best Video Slots
Best Video Poker

Southern California Gaming Guide – Readers’ Poll

1st Place Wins
Best Over-All Casino
Best Casino Resort
Best Casino Service
Best Fine Dining/Steakhouse Restaurant - Barona Oaks
Best Buffet - Ranch House Buffet
Best Blackjack
Best Over-All Slots
Best High-Limit Room/Area
Best High-Limit Table Games
Best Video Poker
Best Players Club Cash Back
Best Dealers
Best Casino Comps
Best Casino Golf Course - Barona Creek Golf Club

2nd Place Wins
Best Players Club
Best Casino Promotions
Best Resort Rooms

3rd Place Wins
Luckiest Casino
Best Poker Room/Area (tie with Harrah's Rincon Casino & Resort)

Strictly Slots – Readers’ Poll

1st Place Wins
Best Overall Hotel Casino
Casino Most Frequented
Luckiest Casino
Best Casino for Dollar Slots
Best Casino for $5+ Slots
Best Casino Theme
Most Comfortable Casino
Best High-End Slot Area
Best Slot Hosts
Best Players Lounge
Best Spa

2nd Place Wins
Best Overall Casino
Best Casino for Reel Slots
Best Casino for Video Slots
Best Casino for Progressive Slots
Best Casino for Video Poker
Best Casino for Penny Slots
Best Casino for Nickel Slots
Best Casino for Quarter Slots
Best Variety of Slots
Best Slot Service
Fastest Hand Pays
Best Comps
Best Overall Hotel
Best Hotel Rooms
Best Entertainment
Best Steakhouse
Best Coffee Shop

3rd Place Wins
Best Slot Club
Best Cashback
Best Slot Club Promotions
Best Direct Mail Offers
Best Buffet